// Advertising Disclosure

Transparency in our advertising relationships and commercial partnerships

At Code Evolution Academy, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising and commercial relationships. This disclosure page explains how we may earn revenue through partnerships, affiliate programs, and sponsored content, ensuring you have full visibility into our business practices.

Our commitment to transparency extends beyond legal compliance—it's fundamental to building trust with our students and the broader software development community. We want you to understand exactly how our content is funded and how commercial relationships may influence what you see on our platform.

Last updated: August 3, 2025

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Affiliate Program Participation

Code Evolution Academy participates in various affiliate programs that allow us to earn commissions when you purchase products or services through our referral links. These partnerships help support our educational mission while providing value to our community.

  • Development tools and software platforms (IDEs, cloud services, development frameworks)
  • Technical books, online courses, and educational resources relevant to software development
  • Web hosting services, domain registrars, and cloud infrastructure providers
  • Computer hardware, programming equipment, and productivity software

Commission-Based Link Explanations

  • When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you
  • Commission rates typically range from 3% to 15% depending on the partner and product category
  • All affiliate links are clearly marked with disclosure text or visual indicators
  • We only promote products and services that we genuinely use, test, and believe will benefit our students

Product Recommendation Policies

  • All product recommendations are based on educational value and relevance to software development learning
  • We test tools and resources extensively before recommending them to our student community
  • Affiliate compensation does not influence our honest opinions or educational content quality
  • We provide balanced reviews highlighting both strengths and limitations of recommended products

Financial Relationship Transparency

Important Notice: We maintain complete transparency about our financial relationships and never compromise our educational integrity for commercial gain.

  • All significant financial relationships are disclosed at the point of recommendation
  • Revenue from affiliate partnerships helps fund free educational content and student scholarships
  • We decline partnerships with products that don't align with our educational mission or values
  • Quarterly transparency reports available upon request detailing major partnership revenue

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Identification of Paid Content

Any content created in partnership with technology companies, educational platforms, or other commercial entities is clearly identified as sponsored material. We maintain strict editorial standards even for sponsored content.

  • Sponsored posts are clearly labeled with "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" headers
  • Visual indicators distinguish sponsored content from organic educational material
  • Sponsored content must provide genuine educational value to our student community
  • We retain full editorial control over sponsored content to ensure quality and relevance

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

  • Clear, prominent disclosure appears at the beginning of all sponsored content
  • Mobile and desktop versions maintain consistent disclosure visibility
  • Disclosure language meets international advertising standards and regulatory requirements
  • Social media promotions include appropriate hashtags like #ad, #sponsored, or #partnership

Brand Partnership Disclosures

  • Long-term brand partnerships are disclosed on our website and in relevant content
  • Brand ambassador relationships and ongoing collaborations are transparently communicated
  • We disclose when companies provide free products or services for review or educational use
  • Event sponsorships and partnership arrangements are acknowledged in relevant materials

Content Authenticity Guarantees

  • All sponsored content reflects our genuine experiences and professional opinions
  • We never publish content that contradicts our educational values or misleads students
  • Sponsored reviews include both positive aspects and honest limitations or concerns
  • Our reputation for educational excellence takes precedence over commercial considerations

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Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements to our visitors. These networks use various technologies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

  • Google AdSense and other reputable advertising platforms may display contextual ads
  • All display advertisements are clearly distinguished from educational content
  • We filter advertising content to ensure relevance to software development and technology
  • Revenue from display advertising helps support free educational resources and content creation

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

  • Third-party networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to serve personalized ads
  • Behavioral targeting helps display more relevant advertisements related to programming and technology
  • You can opt-out of behavioral advertising through network-specific preference centers
  • Ad blockers and privacy tools can prevent most third-party advertising technologies

Cookie Usage for Advertising

  • Advertising partners may use cookies to track your interests and serve relevant ads
  • We provide clear cookie consent options allowing you to control advertising-related tracking
  • See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about advertising cookies and your choices
  • European visitors receive specific consent options in compliance with GDPR requirements

Ad Personalization Practices

  • Personalized ads may appear based on your course interests, programming languages, and career goals
  • We never share personally identifiable information with advertising partners
  • Ad personalization can be disabled through your Google Ad Settings or similar preference centers
  • Non-personalized advertisements are still relevant to software development and education

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Ad Preference Management Options

  • Access Google Ad Settings to control personalized advertising across our platform
  • Use our Cookie Preferences page to manage advertising-related tracking
  • Browser settings allow you to block third-party cookies and advertising technologies
  • Ad blocker extensions can prevent most display advertising on our website

Opt-Out Procedures

  • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to stop behavioral advertising
  • Google users can opt out of personalized ads through their account settings
  • Mobile users can limit ad tracking through iOS or Android privacy settings
  • Contact us directly to request removal from specific advertising campaigns

Data Collection for Advertising

  • We collect minimal data necessary for advertising targeting, primarily course interests and visit patterns
  • Third-party advertising networks may collect additional browsing data according to their policies
  • No sensitive personal information is shared with advertising partners
  • Data retention for advertising purposes follows industry standard practices and legal requirements

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

  • European users have GDPR rights to access, correct, or delete advertising-related data
  • California residents can exercise CCPA rights regarding advertising data collection and sharing
  • All users can request information about what advertising data we collect and how it's used
  • We respond to privacy rights requests within legally required timeframes