Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Pythora may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means:

• • We may receive a commission when you purchase products or services through links on our website
• • These commissions come at no additional cost to you
• • The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant
• • Affiliate relationships help support our educational content and services

Types of Affiliate Partnerships

We may have affiliate relationships with:

• • Software companies and development tools that we genuinely use and recommend
• • Educational platforms and learning resources relevant to Python programming
• • Technology retailers and service providers that offer quality products
• • Book publishers and online course platforms

Our Recommendation Policy

When we recommend products or services:

• • We only recommend products we have personally evaluated or believe would benefit our students
• • Our recommendations are based on quality, value, and relevance to Python learning
• • We do not recommend products solely because of high commission rates
• • We strive to provide honest opinions, including both benefits and limitations
• • Educational value always takes priority over commercial considerations

Financial Relationship Transparency

We are committed to disclosing our financial relationships clearly. When content includes affiliate links or is influenced by a commercial partnership, we will indicate this through disclosure statements or labels to ensure you're always informed.

What is Sponsored Content?

Sponsored content refers to material created in partnership with brands or companies. This may include:

• • Blog posts or articles featuring specific products or services
• • Course content that includes tools or platforms provided by partners
• • Reviews or demonstrations of software and development tools
• • Featured placements of partner products or services

Sponsored Content Labeling

We clearly label sponsored content to maintain transparency:

• • Sponsored posts are clearly marked with "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar designations
• • Disclosure appears prominently at the beginning of sponsored content
• • We follow Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for disclosure
• • Labels are clear and easily understood by our audience

Editorial Independence

Even with sponsored content:

• • We maintain editorial control over all content we publish
• • Sponsors do not dictate our opinions or conclusions
• • We provide honest assessments, including potential drawbacks
• • We only accept sponsorships for products we believe are valuable to our students
• • Our integrity and your trust are more important than any commercial relationship

Content Authenticity Guarantee

All content on our website, whether sponsored or not, is designed to provide educational value. We do not create misleading content, exaggerate claims, or compromise educational quality for commercial gain.

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website:

• • Ad networks may serve ads based on your browsing history and interests
• • These networks use cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior
• • Displayed ads are not necessarily endorsed by Pythora
• • We strive to ensure ads are relevant and appropriate for our educational context

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Advertising partners may use behavioral targeting:

• • Ads may be tailored based on your interests and online activity
• • This helps show you more relevant advertisements
• • You can control ad personalization through cookie settings and browser preferences
• • See our Cookie Policy for more information about managing advertising cookies

Ad Networks We May Use

We may partner with advertising networks such as:

• • Google AdSense and Google Ads for contextual and display advertising
• • Social media advertising platforms for promotional content
• • Education-focused advertising networks relevant to programming courses

Each network operates under its own privacy and advertising policies.

Advertising Standards

We maintain standards for advertising displayed on our website. Ads must be appropriate for an educational context and should not contain misleading, offensive, or inappropriate content. If you encounter problematic ads, please contact us.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over advertising you see:

• • Manage cookie preferences to control ad tracking
• • Opt out of personalized advertising through our Cookie Policy settings
• • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• • Adjust advertising preferences in your Google account or other ad network accounts

Opt-Out Procedures

To limit advertising tracking:

• • Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage consent preferences
• • Use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• • Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser settings
• • Contact us if you need assistance with advertising preferences

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes:

• • Browsing behavior and page views on our website
• • Device information and browser type
• • Interaction with ads and promotional content
• • General location information based on IP address

See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data collection and usage.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

You have rights regarding your data under applicable privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights or learn more about how your data is used for advertising purposes.