Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 2, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At CyberShield, transparency is one of our core values. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may receive compensation through various advertising and partnership arrangements, and how this might influence the content we present. We believe you have the right to know about any financial relationships that could potentially affect the information we provide.
We are committed to maintaining editorial integrity and providing honest, unbiased information about cybersecurity services and best practices. While we may participate in affiliate programs or accept advertising, our primary goal remains to help organizations protect their digital assets effectively.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including those established by relevant consumer protection authorities. We update this page regularly to reflect any changes in our advertising practices or partnerships.
Affiliate Relationships
Participation in Affiliate Programs
CyberShield participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you purchase products or services through links on our website. Here's what you should know:
- • Affiliate Links: Some links on our website may be affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you
- • Product Categories: We may promote cybersecurity tools, software, hardware, training resources, and related technology products through affiliate relationships
- • Commission Structure: Commission rates vary by partner and product, typically ranging from 5% to 25% of the purchase price
- • No Extra Cost: Affiliate relationships do not increase the price you pay for products or services
Commission-Based Link Explanations
To help you identify when we may benefit financially from your actions, we take the following steps:
- ✓ We clearly mark affiliate links where practical and appropriate
- ✓ We provide disclosure statements near affiliate content
- ✓ We maintain this comprehensive disclosure page for transparency
- ✓ We never hide or obscure affiliate relationships
Product Recommendation Policies
Our approach to product recommendations balances commercial relationships with professional integrity:
- • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe can benefit our audience
- • Our recommendations are based on professional evaluation, not solely on commission rates
- • We test and evaluate products when possible before recommending them
- • We consider factors like security effectiveness, usability, support quality, and value
- • We will not recommend products we believe are inadequate or potentially harmful
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have financial relationships with companies whose products or services we discuss, we strive to be transparent about these connections. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not mean our opinions are influenced by financial considerations. We maintain editorial independence and provide honest assessments based on our professional expertise in cybersecurity.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Occasionally, we may publish content sponsored by third parties. This content is always clearly identified:
- • Clear Labeling: Sponsored content is marked with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
- • Visual Distinction: Sponsored posts may have different formatting or visual markers to distinguish them from editorial content
- • Disclosure Placement: Sponsorship disclosures appear prominently at the beginning of sponsored content
- • Ongoing Identification: We ensure disclosures remain visible even if content is shared or embedded elsewhere
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our sponsored content policies ensure transparency while maintaining quality standards:
- ✓ All sponsored content must meet our editorial quality standards
- ✓ Sponsored content must provide genuine value to our audience
- ✓ We retain editorial control over how sponsored content is presented
- ✓ We reserve the right to reject sponsored content that doesn't align with our values
- ✓ Sponsored content must be relevant to cybersecurity and our audience's interests
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into longer-term partnerships with brands, we may feature their products or services more prominently. These partnerships are disclosed clearly, and we maintain our commitment to providing honest, balanced information. Partnership arrangements do not obligate us to provide positive coverage or suppress legitimate concerns about products or services.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
We guarantee that:
- ✓ All opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect genuine professional assessments
- ✓ We do not fabricate positive reviews or testimonials
- ✓ Sponsored content undergoes the same fact-checking as editorial content
- ✓ We maintain separation between advertising sales and editorial functions
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website:
- • Google AdSense: We may display contextual advertisements through Google's advertising platform
- • Other Networks: We may work with other reputable advertising networks that serve relevant ads to our audience
- • Ad Content Standards: We strive to work with networks that maintain appropriate content standards
- • Limited Control: We have limited control over specific ads displayed through third-party networks
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting:
- • Ad networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to show relevant ads
- • This data collection is subject to the privacy policies of the advertising networks
- • You can opt out of behavioral advertising through industry opt-out tools
- • See our Cookie Policy for more information about advertising cookies
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and display relevant advertisements. For detailed information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, including how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You have control over advertising cookies through your browser settings and our cookie management tools.
Ad Personalization Practices
When personalized advertising is enabled:
- • Ads may be tailored based on your interests and previous browsing behavior
- • Advertisers may use demographic information to target relevant audiences
- • You can opt out of personalized advertising while still seeing non-personalized ads
- • Our cookie management tools allow you to control ad personalization
User Rights and Controls
Your Options Regarding Advertisements
You have several options to control your advertising experience:
Ad Preference Management
- ✓ Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- ✓ Control behavioral advertising through browser settings
- ✓ Use ad blocker extensions if desired
Opt-Out Procedures
- ✓ Visit industry opt-out pages for advertising networks
- ✓ Adjust Google Ad Settings for personalized ads
- ✓ Enable Do Not Track in your browser
Data Collection Rights
- ✓ Request information about data collected for advertising
- ✓ Exercise GDPR rights regarding advertising data
- ✓ Contact us with advertising-related concerns
Privacy Regulations
- ✓ Protected under GDPR and Cyprus privacy laws
- ✓ Right to object to processing for marketing purposes
- ✓ Right to withdraw consent at any time
Editorial Independence
While we participate in various advertising and affiliate programs, we maintain strict editorial independence. Our content decisions are based on what we believe will be most valuable to our audience, not on potential advertising revenue.
We have established clear boundaries between advertising sales and editorial content creation. Our team has the freedom to publish honest assessments and recommendations, even if they might negatively impact advertising relationships.
If you ever feel that our advertising relationships have compromised our content quality or objectivity, we encourage you to contact us. We take such concerns seriously and will investigate them thoroughly.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or how we handle sponsored content, please contact us:
Email: info@domain.com
Phone: +357 22 893 527