Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Archipelago Creative may participate in affiliate marketing programs with various companies and service providers. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases or sign up for services.

These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to provide valuable content and resources to our clients and visitors.

Product Recommendation Policy

When we recommend products, tools, or services:

• → Our recommendations are based on genuine assessment and experience
• → We consider factors like quality, value, and suitability for Philippine businesses
• → Financial relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity
• → We clearly disclose when content includes affiliate links

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain transparency about financial relationships by clearly marking affiliate content and ensuring our audience understands when we may receive compensation. This allows you to make informed decisions about products and services we discuss.

Identification of Sponsored Content

We may occasionally publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website or through our communication channels. All sponsored content is clearly identified using one or more of the following methods:

• ✓ Labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
• ✓ Clear disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored articles
• ✓ Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored from editorial content
• ✓ Explicit mention of brand partnerships within content

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we partner with brands for content creation:

• • We disclose the partnership before presenting any related content
• • We maintain editorial control over content quality and accuracy
• • We only partner with brands aligned with our values and audience interests
• • We clearly separate sponsored content from our regular editorial content

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Even when content is sponsored, we ensure it provides genuine value to our audience. Sponsored content undergoes the same quality standards as our editorial content and reflects our commitment to helpful, accurate information for Philippine businesses.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include:

• → Google AdSense and other similar advertising platforms
• → Philippine-based advertising networks relevant to our market
• → Contextual advertising services that match ads to content

These advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior across different websites. This is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising. These ads are served by third-party advertising networks that collect information about your online activities.

Ad Personalization Practices

We participate in ad personalization programs that aim to show you more relevant advertisements. These programs use information about your browsing activity to select ads that may interest you. We do not control the content of advertisements served by third-party networks.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the types of advertisements you see. Here's how you can manage your advertising preferences:

• ✓ Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your cookie preferences
• ✓ Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
• ✓ Access ad preference settings through advertising network platforms
• ✓ Use ad-blocking browser extensions or tools

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• → Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• → Access Google Ads Settings to control Google advertising
• → Adjust your device settings for mobile app advertising
• → Contact us for assistance with advertising preferences

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads. Instead, the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Third-party advertising partners may collect information about your device, browsing behavior, and interactions with advertisements. This data collection is subject to their respective privacy policies. We do not have control over how third-party advertisers use the information they collect.