Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Ratio Anchor, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and any financial arrangements that might influence the content we provide. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and affiliate programs.

We are committed to maintaining editorial independence and providing honest, unbiased information about accounting and bookkeeping services. Our primary goal is to serve our clients and website visitors with valuable, accurate information.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Program Participation

Ratio Anchor may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you:

• Click on certain links on our website
• Purchase products or services through our affiliate links
• Sign up for services we recommend
• Complete specific actions through tracked links

Commission-Based Recommendations

When we recommend products, services, or tools that are part of affiliate programs:

• We may receive compensation if you make a purchase
• The price you pay remains the same
• Commission does not influence our honest assessment
• We only recommend products and services we believe provide value

Product Recommendation Policies

Our recommendations are based on:

• Professional experience and expertise in accounting services
• Quality and reliability of the products or services
• Relevance to our clients' needs
• Industry reputation and track record

We maintain editorial independence in all our recommendations, regardless of affiliate relationships. Affiliate status does not guarantee a recommendation.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We strive to clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links or when we have a financial relationship with mentioned companies. Where applicable, you will see clear indications such as "affiliate link" or similar disclosures.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

When we publish sponsored content or paid promotions, we clearly identify them as such. Sponsored content may be labeled as:

• "Sponsored Post"
• "Paid Partnership"
• "Sponsored Content"
• "Advertisement"

Sponsored Post Labeling

All sponsored content will be clearly marked at the beginning of the post or article. We ensure that readers can easily distinguish between editorial content and paid promotions.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we partner with brands or companies for promotional purposes:

• We disclose the partnership relationship
• We maintain control over editorial content
• We ensure accuracy and usefulness of information
• We only partner with brands we trust and respect

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Even in sponsored content, we maintain our commitment to accuracy and professionalism. We do not compromise our standards or mislead our audience for financial gain. All opinions expressed, whether in sponsored or non-sponsored content, are honest and based on our professional judgment.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Networks

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

• Google AdSense or similar display advertising platforms
• Programmatic advertising networks
• Direct advertising relationships with relevant businesses

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

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

• Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Track advertising campaign performance
• Measure ad engagement and effectiveness
• Provide personalized advertising experiences

For more information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, please see our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks may collect information about your browsing activities to deliver targeted advertisements. You can control advertising cookies through:

• Our cookie preference center
• Your browser settings
• Industry opt-out tools
• Platform-specific advertising preferences

Ad Personalization Practices

We respect your privacy while working with advertising partners. You have control over personalized advertising through cookie settings and privacy tools. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers.

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have the right to control your advertising experience:

• Opt out of personalized advertising through cookie settings
• Use browser settings to block advertising cookies
• Install ad-blocking browser extensions
• Adjust privacy settings on advertising platforms

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage preferences
• Use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance
• Adjust settings in Google Ad Settings or similar platforms
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• General location information
• Device and browser information

For detailed information about data collection, please review our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and Swiss data protection regulations, you have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes. These include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data.

Regulatory Compliance

We are committed to complying with all applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including:

• FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials where applicable
• Swiss Federal Act on Unfair Competition
• EU regulations on advertising and consumer protection
• Industry best practices for disclosure and transparency

We make reasonable efforts to ensure all advertising disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and easily understood by our audience.

Editorial Independence

While we may benefit financially from affiliate relationships and advertising partnerships, our editorial content is based on:

• Professional expertise and experience
• Thorough research and analysis
• Commitment to accuracy and truthfulness
• Our clients' best interests

Financial relationships do not influence our professional recommendations or the content we create. We maintain editorial control over all published content.