Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Clearpath Metrics may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions from purchases or actions taken through links on our website. These affiliate relationships include:

• • Professional tools and software platforms used in financial analysis
• • Data providers and research resources
• • Educational resources and professional development services
• • Financial publications and industry reports

Commission-Based Relationships

When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or take a specific action, we may receive a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Important points about our commission-based relationships:

• • Commissions do not influence the price you pay for products or services
• • We only recommend products or services we believe offer genuine value
• • Our professional analysis services are independent of affiliate relationships
• • Affiliate links are clearly marked when possible

Product Recommendation Policies

Our recommendations are based on:

• • Professional evaluation of quality, reliability, and value
• • Personal or professional experience with the product or service
• • Industry reputation and user feedback
• • Relevance to financial analysis and professional practice

We strive to provide honest opinions and will disclose when we have not personally used a recommended product or service.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain editorial independence in our content creation. While we may have financial relationships with certain companies through affiliate programs, these relationships do not dictate our content, analysis, or professional recommendations. Our primary obligation is to our clients and website users, not to affiliate partners.

Sponsored Content Identification

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional material. When we do:

• • All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar terminology
• • Sponsored posts will be distinguishable from our regular editorial content
• • We maintain editorial control over all content, including sponsored material
• • Sponsors do not dictate our editorial opinions or analysis conclusions

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands, companies, or organizations that align with our professional focus. These partnerships may include:

• • Co-branded content or research initiatives
• • Educational webinars or professional development programs
• • Industry event participation and sponsorships
• • Collaborative research or analysis projects

All material partnerships will be disclosed clearly in relevant content or communications.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship or partnership arrangements, we guarantee that all content reflects genuine professional opinions and analysis. We do not publish sponsored content that contradicts our professional judgment or misrepresents information for commercial purposes. Our reputation and professional integrity are paramount.

Display Advertising

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

• • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
• • Professional industry-specific advertising platforms
• • Financial services advertising networks

These advertising networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

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

• • Advertising may be personalized based on your browsing patterns
• • No personally identifiable information is shared with advertisers without consent
• • You can opt out of behavioral advertising through browser settings or industry tools

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to track website visits and serve targeted advertisements. For detailed information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, please see our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences and opt out of advertising cookies at any time.

Ad Personalization Practices

When advertising is personalized, it may be based on:

• • Pages you visit on our website
• • Content you view or download
• • Your approximate geographic location
• • Previous interactions with advertisements

We do not control third-party advertising practices. Please review the privacy policies of advertising networks for more information about their data practices.

Managing Advertisement Preferences

You have control over the types of advertisements you see. Options include:

• • Adjusting cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Using browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
• • Installing ad-blocking browser extensions
• • Opting out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• • Use Google's Ads Settings to control Google advertising
• • Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser
• • Adjust mobile device advertising settings (iOS or Android)

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer advertisements. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include browsing behavior, device information, and approximate location. This data is used to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver relevant advertisements. For comprehensive information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Privacy Rights Under Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising data collection under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include accessing, deleting, or restricting the use of your data for advertising purposes. Contact us to exercise these rights.