Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Skyloft, we believe in complete transparency about our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This disclosure statement explains how advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships may influence the content on our website.

We are committed to maintaining your trust by clearly disclosing any financial relationships that could reasonably be seen as affecting our recommendations or content. This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through links on our website. These commissions help support our work in serving nonprofit organizations.

How Affiliate Links Work

When we include affiliate links on our website:

• We may receive a commission if you click the link and make a purchase
• The commission is paid by the company selling the product or service, not by you
• Your purchase price remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or not
• We only promote products and services that we believe may benefit nonprofit organizations

Our Affiliate Partnership Policy

We maintain strict standards for affiliate partnerships:

• We only partner with companies whose products or services align with our mission
• Financial relationships never compromise our editorial integrity
• We provide honest assessments based on our genuine experience and evaluation
• We clearly identify affiliate links where applicable
• We prioritize recommendations that serve nonprofit organizations, not those that generate the highest commissions

Product Recommendations

When we recommend products or services, these recommendations reflect our honest assessment. While some recommendations may include affiliate links, we do not allow affiliate relationships to influence our professional judgment. We recommend products and services that we believe will genuinely benefit your organization.

Sponsored Content

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such using terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement." This labeling ensures you can easily identify content that has been financially supported by a third party.

Editorial Standards for Sponsored Content

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and standards:

• Sponsored content must align with our mission and values
• We only accept sponsorships from organizations we believe offer value to nonprofits
• We retain final approval over all sponsored content published on our site
• Factual accuracy and quality standards apply to all content, regardless of sponsorship

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnerships with brands and organizations whose missions align with supporting nonprofit organizations. These partnerships may involve creating content, hosting events, or collaborative projects. All brand partnerships that result in compensation will be disclosed to our audience.

Third-Party Advertising

Advertising Networks

We may work with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing activity. For more information about cookies and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Advertising

Our website may display various types of advertising:

• Display advertisements (banner ads, sidebar ads)
• Text-based advertising
• Native advertising that matches our content style
• Retargeting ads based on previous website visits

Third-Party Advertiser Policies

Please note that:

• We do not control the content of third-party advertisements
• Advertisers may collect information about your browsing behavior
• Clicking on third-party ads may take you to external websites
• Third-party advertisers have their own privacy policies and terms

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to show you ads based on your interests and browsing history. This targeting is designed to make ads more relevant to you. You can learn more about online behavioral advertising and how to opt out by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.

User Rights and Controls

Managing Ad Preferences

You have several options to manage your advertising experience:

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

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page. Please note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads; it means the ads you see will be less personalized.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information about what data is collected for advertising purposes and how it's used can be found in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review both our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to understand how your information is handled.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding the use of your data for advertising purposes, including the right to opt out, the right to access your data, and the right to request deletion. Please see our Privacy Policy for information about exercising these rights.

Editorial Independence

Maintaining Objectivity

Our primary commitment is to provide valuable, honest information to nonprofit organizations. While we may receive compensation through advertising and affiliate relationships, these financial relationships do not compromise our editorial independence or the integrity of our recommendations.

Content Creation Process

Our content is created with your best interests in mind:

• Editorial decisions are made independently of advertising relationships
• We research and evaluate products and services objectively
• We share both positive and negative aspects of products we discuss
• Financial relationships are disclosed when they may influence content

Our Promise to You

We promise to always prioritize the needs of nonprofit organizations over financial gain. If we believe a product or service won't benefit your organization, we won't recommend it, regardless of potential compensation. Your trust is more valuable to us than any affiliate commission or advertising revenue.

Disclosure Updates

We may update this advertising disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, advertising relationships, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made.

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

Compliance with FTC Guidelines

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We believe in maintaining transparency with our audience and ensuring that any material connections between us and brands we mention are clearly disclosed.

The FTC requires that endorsements and testimonials reflect the honest opinions and experiences of the endorser and that any material connections between the endorser and the advertiser be disclosed. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to honest, transparent communication.