Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: November 15, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Visionary Marketing, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our various partnerships, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content policies.

We want you to understand when content on our website may be influenced by financial relationships, and we strive to maintain editorial integrity while disclosing these connections clearly and honestly.

Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate Program Participation

Visionary Marketing participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to provide valuable content and services.

We only promote products and services that we genuinely believe offer value to our audience. Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial decisions or the quality of information we provide.

How Affiliate Commissions Work

When you click an affiliate link on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The commission is paid by the merchant or service provider, not by you. These commissions help us:

  • Maintain and improve our website and services
  • Create valuable content and resources for our audience
  • Continue offering professional marketing services
  • Support the operation of our business

Product Recommendation Policy

We maintain strict standards for product and service recommendations. We only recommend tools, services, or products that we have personally used, thoroughly researched, or believe will genuinely benefit our clients and audience. Financial compensation does not determine our recommendations, though we may earn commissions from some recommended products.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We strive to clearly identify affiliate links when they appear on our website. When we discuss products or services with which we have affiliate relationships, we aim to disclose this connection. Our goal is to ensure you always know when a financial relationship may exist.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website or through our marketing channels. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such, using terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" to ensure transparency.

Sponsored Post Guidelines

When we create sponsored content:

  • We clearly disclose the sponsorship relationship at the beginning of the content
  • We maintain editorial control over the content and messaging
  • We only partner with brands and services that align with our values
  • We ensure all factual claims are accurate and verifiable
  • We provide honest assessments even in sponsored contexts

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands, software providers, or service companies in the marketing industry. These partnerships may involve compensation for reviews, case studies, or promotional content. We will always disclose when we have received compensation or other considerations for discussing a product or service.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Despite any financial relationships, all opinions expressed on our website are our own. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial positions or compromise the integrity of our content. If we recommend something, it's because we genuinely believe it has value, not simply because we're being paid to promote it.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to show you relevant ads. Common advertising networks we may work with include Google AdSense and similar platforms.

Behavioral Targeting and Tracking

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Track your browsing activity across different websites
  • Build profiles about your interests and preferences
  • Display targeted advertisements based on your behavior
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising cookies help make the ads you see more relevant to your interests. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We use data collected through cookies and similar technologies to personalize the advertisements shown to you. This helps ensure you see ads that are more relevant to your interests and needs. However, you have control over these practices through your privacy settings and cookie preferences.

Your Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to control the advertisements you see:

  • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
  • Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out pages
  • Use ad-blocking browser extensions if desired

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit industry opt-out pages such as the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also adjust your settings directly through advertising platforms like Google Ads Settings.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our website, data may be collected by us and third-party advertisers. This data typically includes information about your device, browsing behavior, and interaction with ads. For more details about data collection, please review our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising data under regulations like GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include accessing your data, requesting deletion, or opting out of certain data processing activities. Contact us to exercise these rights.

FTC Compliance Statement

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." We are committed to full compliance with FTC guidelines regarding advertising disclosures.

When we have financial relationships with products or services we discuss, we will disclose these relationships clearly and conspicuously. Our goal is to ensure you can make informed decisions with full knowledge of any potential conflicts of interest.

If you have questions about our advertising relationships or disclosure practices, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.