// Advertising Disclosure
Transparency in our advertising relationships and partnerships
Our Commitment to Transparency
CodeCraft is committed to full transparency regarding our advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue from recommendations and partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing valuable, unbiased educational content.
We believe in honest communication about our business relationships so you can make informed decisions about our recommendations and course offerings. This disclosure complies with applicable advertising standards and regulations.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
CodeCraft participates in affiliate programs with various technology companies, educational platforms, and software providers. When you click on certain links on our website and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
- Software development tools and platforms (IDEs, cloud services, hosting providers)
- Technical books, courses, and educational resources
- Professional certification programs and exam preparation materials
- Technology conferences and professional development events
- Computer hardware and equipment suitable for software development
Commission Disclosure
Important: We earn commissions from affiliate links, but this does not influence our educational content or course curriculum.
- Affiliate commissions typically range from 3% to 15% of purchase value
- Commission earnings do not affect the price you pay
- We only recommend products and services we believe provide value
- Our course content is developed independently of affiliate relationships
Product Recommendation Policy
Our product and service recommendations are based on:
- Educational value and relevance to software engineering careers
- Quality and reliability of the product or service
- Industry recognition and professional acceptance
- Student and graduate feedback from real-world usage
- Our instructors' professional experience and evaluation
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Sponsored Content Identification
All sponsored content, paid promotions, and brand partnerships are clearly labeled and identified. We use clear disclosure language such as:
- "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
- "Paid Partnership"
- "Advertisement" or "Ad"
- "Promotional Content"
- "This post contains affiliate links"
Brand Partnership Guidelines
When we partner with technology companies and educational platforms:
- We maintain editorial independence in our educational content
- Partnerships are disclosed prominently and clearly
- We only partner with companies whose values align with educational excellence
- Student interests always take priority over commercial considerations
- We reserve the right to decline partnerships that conflict with our mission
Content Authenticity
We guarantee that all educational content, course materials, and student resources are developed based on:
- Industry best practices and current technology standards
- Our instructors' genuine professional experience
- Objective assessment of tools, languages, and methodologies
- Real-world applicability and job market relevance
- Student success outcomes and career advancement data
Third-Party Advertising Networks
External Advertising Services
We may use third-party advertising services to display relevant advertisements on our website. These services may collect information about your visits to help show more relevant ads.
- Google Ads and Google AdSense for contextual advertising
- Technology and education-focused advertising networks
- Professional development and career-related ad platforms
- Software and tool-specific advertising partners
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Show ads based on your interests and previous web activity
- Measure ad effectiveness and optimize ad delivery
- Provide reporting on ad performance to advertisers
- Remember your ad preferences and frequency caps
You can manage ad preferences through our Cookie Policy settings and through individual advertising platforms' preference centers.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising-related cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant ads. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.
- Advertising cookies require your consent under our cookie management system
- You can opt-out of personalized advertising at any time
- Non-personalized ads may still be displayed based on page content
- Your cookie choices are respected across all our advertising partnerships
User Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
- Disable personalized ads through cookie settings
- Opt-out of interest-based advertising
- Control ad frequency and targeting preferences
- Block specific advertisers or ad categories
Opt-Out Procedures
- Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage preferences
- Use browser settings to block advertising cookies
- Contact us directly for advertising-related concerns
- Access third-party opt-out tools and preference centers
Data Collection Transparency
- Clear disclosure of data collected for advertising
- Purpose limitation for advertising data usage
- Data retention periods for advertising information
- Your rights to access and delete advertising data
Privacy Compliance
- GDPR compliance for EU visitors
- Japan Personal Information Protection Act adherence
- Consent management for advertising cookies
- Regular privacy impact assessments