Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

PixelForge may participate in affiliate marketing programs with various technology providers, software companies, and web hosting services. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. These are known as affiliate links, and they help support our business operations and content creation.

Affiliate relationships exist with providers of web hosting services, website building platforms, design tools, analytics software, and other services relevant to web design and digital marketing. The specific affiliate partnerships may change over time as we evaluate the best options for our clients.

Commission-Based Recommendations

When we recommend products, services, or tools through affiliate links, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. However, this does not affect the price you pay, and you are never charged extra for using our affiliate links. The commission comes from the merchant, not from you.

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product and service recommendations follow these principles:

• • We thoroughly evaluate products and services before recommending them
• • We disclose affiliate relationships clearly when present
• • We provide honest assessments, including both benefits and limitations
• • We prioritize our clients' needs over commission potential
• • We regularly review and update our recommendations based on current offerings

Financial Relationship Transparency

When we discuss or recommend third-party services, we strive to indicate whether we have a financial relationship with that company. Not all mentions of products or services indicate an affiliate relationship, but when one exists, we make reasonable efforts to disclose it to maintain transparency with our audience.

Identification of Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish content that has been sponsored by third parties. This includes articles, reviews, case studies, or other materials for which we receive compensation. All sponsored content will be clearly identified as such using labels like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar designations.

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure that all information provided is accurate, helpful, and aligned with our professional standards. We do not allow sponsors to dictate the content or conclusions of our articles.

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

We adhere to the following practices for sponsored content:

• • Clear disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles
• • Honest representation of products or services discussed
• • Separation of sponsored content from organic content
• • Maintenance of our editorial standards regardless of sponsorship
• • Disclosure of any material connections or relationships

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands, software companies, or service providers in the web design industry. These partnerships may include financial compensation, free access to products or services, or other forms of consideration. When discussing products or services from our partners, we disclose these relationships to ensure transparency.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship or partnership arrangements, we commit to:

• • Providing authentic, genuine perspectives and experiences
• • Offering balanced information about products and services
• • Maintaining professional and ethical standards in all content
• • Putting our readers' interests first, even in sponsored content

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 across various websites to serve targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you. The advertising displayed is not directly controlled by PixelForge, though we endeavor to ensure that advertisements are appropriate and relevant to our audience.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Track your browsing behavior across multiple websites
• • Build a profile of your interests and preferences
• • Serve advertisements tailored to your inferred interests
• • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

For more information about how this data is collected and used, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We may work with advertising partners that use personalization techniques to make advertisements more relevant to individual users. This may include retargeting campaigns where users who have visited our website may see our advertisements on other websites they visit. You can control personalization preferences through your browser settings or by managing your cookie preferences on our website.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over your advertising experience on our website. You can manage your preferences through:

• • Browser cookie settings to block or delete advertising cookies
• • Our cookie management tool to customize your preferences
• • Industry opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
• • Privacy settings on your device and browser

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• • Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your cookie preferences
• • Adjust your browser settings to reject third-party cookies
• • Use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
• • Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser if available

Note: Opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer advertisements; it means the advertisements you see will not be based on your browsing behavior.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies. This information may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked. This data is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. For detailed information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under UK data protection law and the GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data used for advertising purposes. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this page.