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Yes, there are. But there is a toggle to switch them on and off.

You're using a fake version that probably also has malware. https://revanced.app

Not sure why mine there's no ads... Never had to toggle, as far I remember. I used Revanced Manager.

Possibly they installed it from one of the scam sites that pop up when you search for YouTube Revanced.

It's scams all the way down!