Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: January 24, 2026

At Strandline, we believe in complete transparency regarding our business relationships and how we may benefit financially from the content and recommendations we provide. This Advertising Disclosure explains our policies regarding affiliate relationships, sponsored content, and advertising practices.

Our commitment to transparency

We are committed to maintaining your trust by being open and honest about any financial relationships that may influence the content we create or the services we recommend. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

Our primary goal is to provide you with valuable, honest, and useful information. While we may receive compensation for certain recommendations or partnerships, we maintain editorial independence and only work with partners whose values align with ours.

Affiliate relationships

Affiliate program participation

Strandline participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may receive compensation when you click on certain links on our website or make purchases through these links. Affiliate programs we participate in may include, but are not limited to:

  • Software and technology service providers relevant to content strategy and marketing
  • Educational resources and professional development platforms
  • Business tools and productivity applications
  • Writing and editing software solutions
  • Marketing and analytics platforms

Commission-based links

When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our work and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence the price you pay for products or services.

We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe will provide value to our audience. Our affiliate relationships do not determine the content we create or the recommendations we make.

Product recommendation policies

Honest evaluations

We provide honest and objective evaluations based on our professional experience and expertise in content strategy and messaging.

No obligation to purchase

You are never obligated to purchase any product or service we recommend. Our recommendations are provided as suggestions that may be helpful based on your needs.

Quality over commission

We prioritize recommending quality products and services over those that offer higher commission rates. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any affiliate income.

Financial relationship transparency

We maintain transparency about our financial relationships in the following ways:

  • Clearly identifying affiliate links when they appear in our content
  • Disclosing when we have received compensation for reviewing or featuring products or services
  • Distinguishing between our own opinions and paid promotional content
  • Providing this comprehensive advertising disclosure for your reference

Sponsored content

Identification of paid content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. When we do so, we clearly identify such content with appropriate disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language at the beginning of the content.

Sponsored content is created in collaboration with brand partners but maintains our editorial standards and voice. We only enter into sponsored content agreements with partners whose values and offerings align with our audience's interests.

Sponsored post labeling policies

Clear disclosure

All sponsored posts are clearly labeled at the beginning of the content, making it immediately obvious to readers that the content is sponsored.

Editorial independence

While sponsors may provide input on the general direction of content, we maintain final editorial control to ensure accuracy and usefulness for our audience.

Selective partnerships

We carefully evaluate potential sponsorship opportunities and only accept those that provide genuine value to our audience and align with our content strategy expertise.

Brand partnership disclosures

When we enter into ongoing partnerships with brands, we disclose these relationships to our audience. These partnerships may include:

  • Long-term collaborations with service providers in the content strategy and marketing space
  • Brand ambassadorships where we represent or promote specific products or services
  • Consulting arrangements that may influence the content we create
  • Advisory roles with companies in our industry

Content authenticity guarantees

We guarantee that all sponsored content:

  • Reflects our honest professional opinion and experience
  • Provides accurate and useful information to our audience
  • Maintains our editorial voice and quality standards
  • Clearly identifies any limitations or potential drawbacks of products or services
  • Adheres to all applicable advertising regulations and ethical guidelines

Third-party advertising

Display advertising networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include services such as Google AdSense or similar platforms. These advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests.

We do not have direct control over the specific advertisements displayed through these networks, but we work with reputable advertising partners and implement policies to ensure ads are appropriate for our audience.

Behavioral targeting disclosure

Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising.

These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Cookie usage for advertising

Advertising cookies may be used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history
  • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Understand which advertisements generate clicks or conversions
  • Build profiles for targeted advertising across multiple websites

Ad personalization practices

We and our advertising partners may personalize the ads you see based on:

  • Your geographic location
  • The pages you visit on our website
  • Your interactions with our content
  • Information from your browsing history on other websites
  • Demographics and interests inferred from your online behavior

You have choices about the collection and use of your information for advertising purposes. Please see the "User Rights and Controls" section below for more information.

User rights and controls

Ad preference management

You have control over how your information is used for advertising purposes. You can manage your advertising preferences through:

  • Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Google Ads Settings to control personalized advertising from Google
  • The Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page for many advertising networks
  • The Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page
  • Our cookie preference settings available on our Cookie Policy page

Opt-out procedures

Browser settings

Configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Advertising network opt-outs

Visit the opt-out pages of major advertising networks to prevent behavioral targeting. Keep in mind that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements—it means the ads will not be personalized based on your browsing behavior.

Mobile device settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can adjust your device settings to limit ad tracking or reset your advertising identifier.

Data collection for advertising

The types of data that may be collected for advertising purposes include:

  • Device information such as browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • IP address and general geographic location
  • Pages visited and content viewed on our website
  • Referring websites and search terms
  • Interactions with advertisements such as clicks and conversions

Rights under privacy regulations

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information used for advertising purposes, including:

  • The right to access information about how your data is used for advertising
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • The right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
  • The right to withdraw consent for data processing

For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

FTC compliance

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We adhere to the following principles:

  • All material connections between us and advertisers or affiliate partners are disclosed
  • Endorsements and testimonials reflect the honest opinions, findings, or experiences of the endorser
  • Claims made about products or services are substantiated
  • We do not make misleading or deceptive statements about products, services, or earnings
  • Sponsored content is clearly and conspicuously identified
  • We maintain independence in our editorial content and recommendations

Changes to this disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising relationships and how they may affect the content you see on our website.

Questions and concerns

If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us through our contact form. We are committed to transparency and will do our best to address your concerns.

We value your trust and take our responsibility to maintain that trust seriously. Your feedback helps us continue to improve our practices and maintain the highest ethical standards.