Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

BrandGrowth Institute participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website or within our course materials and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate programs we may participate in include:

• Marketing software and tools providers
• Educational platforms and course marketplaces
• Business services and productivity tools
• Professional development resources and publications
• Industry-specific software solutions

These affiliate relationships help support our operations and allow us to continue providing quality educational content. However, they do not influence our curriculum development or teaching methodology.

Commission-Based Links

Throughout our website, course materials, and communications, you may encounter links to third-party products, services, or resources. Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them.

Important points about our affiliate links:

• The price you pay is never affected by our affiliate relationship
• We only recommend products and services we've personally evaluated or believe will benefit our students
• Our opinions remain independent regardless of compensation
• We clearly identify affiliate content when possible
• You're never obligated to use our affiliate links

If you prefer not to support us through affiliate commissions, you can navigate directly to the merchant's website instead of using our links.

Product Recommendation Policies

When we recommend products, tools, or services in our courses or on our website:

• We base recommendations on educational value and relevance to marketing professionals
• We consider factors like usability, effectiveness, pricing, and support quality
• We disclose when a recommendation includes an affiliate relationship
• We update recommendations regularly as new tools emerge and others become outdated
• We welcome alternative suggestions from students who've found better solutions

Our curriculum focuses on teaching principles and strategies that apply regardless of specific tools, though we may reference particular platforms as examples or for practical exercises.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain transparency about our financial relationships by:

• Clearly stating when content is influenced by affiliate partnerships
• Distinguishing between paid partnerships and organic recommendations
• Providing disclaimers on pages containing affiliate links
• Maintaining editorial independence in our educational content
• Refusing partnerships that would compromise our educational integrity

Sponsored Content Identification

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or partner with brands to create educational materials. All sponsored content is clearly identified with one or more of the following methods:

• Clear labeling at the beginning of the content with "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar language
• Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored content from regular educational materials
• Disclosure statements explaining the nature of the sponsorship
• Attribution to the sponsoring brand or organization

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure it provides genuine educational value to our students.

Sponsored Post Labeling

When we create sponsored posts, articles, or course modules:

• We prominently display sponsorship disclosures at the top of the content
• We maintain our educational standards regardless of sponsorship
• We only partner with brands whose products or services align with our educational mission
• We reserve the right to decline sponsorship offers that don't serve our students' interests
• We ensure sponsored content is clearly distinguishable from our core curriculum

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into long-term partnerships with brands that provide:

• Educational tools or resources for our students
• Guest instructors or industry experts for special sessions
• Case studies or real-world examples for course materials
• Discounted access to professional software or platforms

These partnerships are disclosed when relevant to the content, and we ensure they enhance rather than compromise the educational experience.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship or affiliate relationships, we guarantee that:

• All educational content is developed based on sound marketing principles
• Course curriculum is designed to serve student learning objectives first
• Recommendations are based on merit, not solely on compensation
• We maintain the right to provide honest assessments of all products and services
• Student success and educational quality remain our top priorities

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:

• Google Ads and Google AdSense
• Social media advertising platforms
• Professional network advertising services
• Industry-specific ad networks

These advertising partners may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide targeted advertising about goods and services that may interest you.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing behavior, interests, and demographics. This practice, known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising, involves:

• Collecting data about your browsing activities across websites
• Using cookies and similar technologies to track your interests
• Delivering advertisements tailored to your profile
• Measuring ad performance and effectiveness

You can opt out of behavioral advertising through your browser settings or by visiting industry opt-out pages. See our Cookie Policy for more information about managing advertising cookies.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Show you relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly
• Measure how often you view or interact with ads
• Understand which ads lead to conversions or actions

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please review our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

When you consent to advertising cookies, we and our partners may personalize advertisements based on:

• Your browsing history on our website
• Your interactions with our course offerings
• Demographic information inferred from your activity
• Your professional interests and career stage
• Similar audiences and lookalike targeting

Ad Preference Management

You have several options for controlling the advertisements you see:

• Cookie Settings: Adjust your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• Browser Controls: Use your browser's privacy settings to block or limit tracking cookies
• Ad Network Opt-Out: Visit advertising network preference centers to opt out of personalized ads
• Device Settings: Adjust ad tracking settings on your mobile device

Note that opting out of personalized advertising doesn't mean you won't see ads; it means the ads won't be tailored to your interests.

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of interest-based advertising:

1. Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your advertising preferences
2. Use browser extensions designed to block advertising trackers
3. Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
4. Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
5. Adjust Google Ad Settings if you use Google services

Remember that opt-out settings are typically browser and device-specific, so you may need to opt out on each device and browser you use.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our website, the following types of data may be collected:

• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Clicks on advertisements and subsequent actions
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location
• Referral sources and campaign parameters

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection, including:

• The right to know what data is collected for advertising purposes
• The right to access and receive a copy of your data
• The right to request deletion of advertising-related data
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights