Advertising Disclosure

1.1 Affiliate Programs Participation

Beacon Digital participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases. These affiliate relationships include:

• • Digital marketing tools and software platforms
• • Social media management and analytics services
• • Website hosting and domain registration services
• • Email marketing and automation platforms
• • Educational courses and professional development resources

1.2 Commission-Based Relationships

When you use an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive 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 provider. These commissions help support our operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

1.3 Product Recommendations

Our product and service recommendations are based on:

• • Personal experience and thorough testing of the products or services
• • Research into industry standards and best practices
• • Feedback from clients and professional network
• • Genuine belief in the value these tools provide

We only recommend products and services that we believe will genuinely benefit our audience, regardless of affiliate compensation. Our editorial integrity is not compromised by affiliate relationships.

1.4 Financial Relationship Transparency

While we may earn commissions from affiliate relationships, this does not influence the price you pay or the quality of information we provide. We are selective about our affiliate partnerships and work only with reputable companies whose products and services align with our values and the needs of our clients.

2.1 Sponsored Content Identification

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled with one of the following disclosures:

• • "Sponsored Post" or "Sponsored Content"
• • "Paid Partnership" or "Paid Promotion"
• • "In collaboration with [Brand Name]"
• • "Advertising" or "Advertisement"

2.2 Sponsored Post Labeling

These labels will appear prominently at the beginning of any sponsored content, ensuring you can easily identify paid promotions. We maintain editorial control over all sponsored content to ensure it meets our quality standards and provides value to our audience.

2.3 Brand Partnerships

We occasionally enter into partnerships with brands that align with our mission of helping Filipino businesses succeed in digital marketing. These partnerships may involve monetary compensation, product exchanges, or other forms of consideration. All such relationships will be disclosed in accordance with advertising standards.

2.4 Content Authenticity

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain our commitment to providing honest, accurate, and useful information. We do not compromise our editorial standards or publish misleading information in exchange for compensation. Our opinions remain our own, and we reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that don't align with our values.

3.1 Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including:

• • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• • Contextual advertising platforms
• • Industry-specific ad networks relevant to digital marketing

3.2 Behavioral Targeting and Cookies

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior across different websites. For more information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, please see our Cookie Policy.

3.3 Ad Personalization Practices

Advertising networks may collect information about your interests to show you more relevant advertisements. This personalization is based on factors such as your browsing history, demographics, and interactions with previous ads. You can manage your ad personalization preferences through your browser settings or advertising network preferences.

3.4 Ad Network Policies

We work only with advertising networks that comply with industry standards and regulations. However, we do not have direct control over the specific advertisements displayed by these networks. If you encounter inappropriate or offensive advertising, please contact us so we can address the issue with the advertising provider.

4.1 Ad Preference Management

You have several options for managing your advertising experience:

• • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Use your browser's privacy settings to block or limit cookies
• • Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings
• • Install browser extensions that block tracking and advertisements

4.2 Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or adjust settings directly with advertising networks. Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements entirely; you will simply see less relevant ads.

4.3 Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include your IP address, device type, browser information, pages visited, and interaction with advertisements. For complete details about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

4.4 Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have rights regarding your personal information used for advertising purposes. These rights include the ability to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.