Advertising Disclosure
At Inkblot Fox, we believe in transparency and honesty with our website visitors and clients. This Advertising Disclosure explains our approach to advertising, affiliate relationships, and any financial arrangements that may influence the content we present.
We are committed to maintaining your trust by clearly disclosing any relationships that could be perceived as influencing our recommendations or content. This disclosure complies with guidelines from relevant consumer protection authorities and reflects our commitment to ethical business practices.
Last Updated: November 28, 2024
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Inkblot Fox may participate in affiliate marketing programs offered by various companies and platforms. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or take a specific action, we may receive a commission or referral fee from the company whose product or service you purchased.
These affiliate relationships exist with software tools, development platforms, game distribution services, and other products or services that we genuinely use in our work or believe would be valuable to our clients. We only recommend products and services that we have experience with or have thoroughly researched.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When we include affiliate links on our website, these links contain unique tracking codes that identify traffic coming from our site. If you purchase a product or service through one of these links, the company may pay us a commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the company's website.
- Affiliate links are clearly disclosed when present
- Commissions do not affect the price you pay
- We disclose affiliate relationships before you click any such links
- Your purchase decisions should be based on your own research and needs
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on our professional experience, research, and genuine belief in the value these products provide. While we may earn commissions from some recommendations, this does not influence our editorial decisions or the integrity of our content.
We maintain strict standards for what we recommend. We do not recommend products or services solely because they offer higher commission rates. Our recommendations are based on quality, relevance to our audience, and alignment with our professional standards. We regularly review and update our recommendations to ensure they remain current and valuable.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe you have the right to know about any financial relationships that might influence our content. When we discuss or recommend products, tools, or services from which we receive compensation, we clearly disclose this relationship. This transparency allows you to make informed decisions about whether to follow our recommendations.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish content that has been sponsored or paid for by third parties. This includes sponsored blog posts, case studies, product reviews, or other content created in exchange for compensation. All sponsored content is clearly identified as such with prominent disclosure statements.
Sponsored content will be labeled with clear disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertorial," or similar language that makes the commercial nature of the content immediately apparent. These disclosures appear at the beginning of the content and are easily visible to readers.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our sponsored content labeling follows these principles:
- Clear and conspicuous disclosure at the top of sponsored content
- Disclosure language that is easy to understand and not buried in fine print
- Consistent labeling across all sponsored content
- Disclosure that cannot be missed by readers
- Separate marking of sponsored content in any content lists or feeds
We maintain editorial independence even for sponsored content. While sponsors may suggest topics or provide information, we retain final editorial control and ensure all content meets our quality standards and provides genuine value to our audience.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into partnerships with brands, we disclose these relationships clearly. Brand partnerships may involve ongoing relationships where we receive compensation for promoting products, services, or creating content. These partnerships are disclosed both in relevant content and on this page.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of compensation arrangements, we maintain strict standards for content quality and authenticity. We only partner with brands whose products or services align with our values and would genuinely benefit our audience. Our opinions remain our own, and we provide honest assessments even in sponsored content. We never publish misleading or deceptive content, even when compensation is involved.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior across multiple websites to show you relevant advertisements. We do not control these third-party technologies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting to display advertisements based on your interests as inferred from your browsing history. This means you may see advertisements that are tailored to topics you have previously shown interest in, even when visiting our website.
These advertising networks collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used to create profiles about your interests and preferences for advertising purposes. We do not have access to or control over the specific data collected by these networks.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver targeted advertisements. For detailed information about our cookie usage and how to manage your cookie preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or by using industry opt-out tools provided by advertising industry associations.
Ad Personalization Practices
When you consent to advertising cookies, you may see personalized advertisements that reflect your interests. This personalization is based on your browsing behavior and interactions with our website and other websites in the advertising network. You can control ad personalization through your cookie preferences at any time.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have control over the types of advertisements you see and the data collected for advertising purposes. You can manage your advertising preferences through several methods:
- Adjust your cookie preferences using our cookie management tool
- Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
- Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
- Use privacy-focused browser extensions
- Clear your browser cookies regularly
Opt-Out Procedures
If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising, you can do so through the following methods:
Cookie Settings: Use our cookie preference center to disable advertising and personalization cookies. This will prevent us and our partners from collecting data for personalized advertising purposes through our website.
Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies or all cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Industry Opt-Out Tools: Visit industry opt-out pages provided by advertising associations to opt out of participating networks across multiple websites.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
When you use our website, we and our advertising partners may collect information about your visit for advertising purposes. This includes pages viewed, time spent on site, links clicked, and other interaction data. This information is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. You can limit this data collection by adjusting your cookie preferences or using browser privacy controls.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with comprehensive privacy laws, you have additional rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes. These rights include accessing your data, requesting deletion, objecting to processing, and withdrawing consent. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.
Regulatory Compliance
We comply with applicable advertising and consumer protection regulations, including guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and similar authorities in other jurisdictions. We make reasonable efforts to ensure our advertising disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and understandable to consumers.
Our disclosure practices follow these principles: disclosures are placed where consumers are likely to see them, disclosures use clear and unambiguous language, disclosures are prominent and not buried in fine print, and disclosures are updated as our practices or regulations change.
We regularly review our advertising practices to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices. If you believe any of our content does not adequately disclose commercial relationships, please contact us so we can address your concerns.
Questions About Advertising
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us:
Email: info@inkblot-fox.com
Phone: +4533111168