Advertising Disclosure

Transparency in our advertising relationships and marketing practices

Our Commitment to Transparency

SecureCore is committed to providing transparent information about our advertising relationships and marketing practices. This disclosure explains how we may benefit from recommendations, partnerships, and advertising arrangements while maintaining our commitment to delivering valuable cybersecurity education.

We believe in honest communication with our students and website visitors. This policy outlines our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and how we handle sponsored content to ensure you can make informed decisions about our training programs.

Our primary goal remains providing high-quality cybersecurity training. Any advertising or partnership arrangements are secondary to our educational mission and do not compromise the quality or integrity of our courses.

Affiliate Relationships and Commission Disclosures

Affiliate Program Participation

SecureCore participates in various affiliate programs that allow us to earn commissions when you purchase products or services through links on our website. These relationships help support our educational content creation and training program development.

Important: When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our course recommendations or educational content.

  • Software and Tools: Cybersecurity software, training platforms, and professional tools recommended in our courses
  • Educational Resources: Books, online courses, and certification preparation materials
  • Technical Services: Hosting services, cloud platforms, and development tools

Commission-Based Link Explanations

How It Works

  • • Links to recommended products may contain tracking codes
  • • Commissions are earned when purchases are completed
  • • No additional cost is added to your purchase price
  • • Commission rates vary by partner and product type

Disclosure Standards

  • • Clear labeling of affiliate links when present
  • • Honest reviews regardless of commission potential
  • • Recommendations based on educational value
  • • Alternative options provided when available

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product and service recommendations are based on:

  • Educational Value: How well the product supports cybersecurity learning objectives
  • Industry Relevance: Current use and acceptance in professional cybersecurity environments
  • Student Feedback: Reviews and experiences from our training program participants
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Value proposition for students and working professionals

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain full transparency about our financial relationships with partner organizations. Any compensation received helps fund our educational content development, instructor training, and laboratory infrastructure improvements.

Independence Guarantee: Our course content, teaching methods, and educational recommendations remain independent of any affiliate relationships or financial considerations.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Paid Content

When SecureCore features sponsored content or paid promotions, we clearly identify these materials to ensure transparency with our audience. All sponsored content maintains our educational standards while providing value to cybersecurity students and professionals.

Clear Labeling

  • • "Sponsored" tags on paid content
  • • "Advertisement" labels for promotional materials
  • • "Partnership" designation for collaborative content
  • • Prominent disclosure statements

Content Standards

  • • Educational value maintained in all content
  • • Honest opinions and balanced reviews
  • • Relevance to cybersecurity training
  • • Compliance with advertising standards

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

Labeling Commitment: Any content created in partnership with cybersecurity vendors, training organizations, or technology companies will be clearly marked as sponsored content.

  • Sponsored blog posts and articles clearly marked at the beginning
  • Visual indicators and disclaimers for promotional content
  • Balanced coverage including both benefits and limitations
  • Editorial independence maintained despite sponsorship arrangements

Brand Partnership Disclosures

SecureCore may enter into partnerships with cybersecurity companies, certification bodies, and educational technology providers. These partnerships are disclosed when relevant to our content or course recommendations.

Training Partnerships: Collaborations with certification authorities and training providers
Technology Partnerships: Access to software tools and platforms for educational purposes
Educational Collaborations: Joint content development and curriculum enhancement projects

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of any sponsorship or partnership arrangements, SecureCore guarantees that all content maintains our educational standards and provides genuine value to cybersecurity students and professionals.

Editorial Independence

Sponsors do not control editorial content, course curriculum, or teaching methodologies

Quality Standards

All content must meet our educational quality criteria regardless of sponsorship status

Third-Party Advertising Networks and Policies

Display Advertising Networks

SecureCore may use third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements on our website. These ads help support our free educational content while maintaining user experience standards.

Network Partners: We work with reputable advertising networks that specialize in technology and professional development advertisements relevant to our cybersecurity audience.

  • Display ads clearly distinguished from educational content
  • Content filtering to ensure appropriate and relevant advertisements
  • Privacy-compliant advertising practices following GDPR and local regulations

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver more relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. This practice is subject to your cookie preferences and privacy settings.

How It Works

  • • Anonymous data collection about website visits
  • • Interest categorization for relevant ad delivery
  • • No personally identifiable information shared
  • • Opt-out options available through cookie settings

Your Control

  • • Cookie preferences can be managed anytime
  • • Advertising personalization can be disabled
  • • Browser settings allow ad blocking
  • • Privacy settings override network preferences

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising-related cookies are handled according to our Cookie Policy and require your explicit consent. These cookies help deliver relevant advertisements while supporting our educational mission.

Consent Required: Advertising cookies are only activated with your explicit consent through our cookie management system. You can modify these preferences at any time.

Ad Personalization Practices

When personalized advertising is enabled, ads are tailored based on cybersecurity interests, professional development needs, and relevant technology topics. Personal information is never directly shared with advertisers.

  • Interest-based advertising focused on cybersecurity and professional development
  • Anonymous data processing without personal identification
  • Customizable preferences through our cookie management system

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management Options

You have full control over your advertising experience on our website. We provide multiple options to customize or disable advertising features according to your preferences.

Cookie Controls

  • • Accept or reject advertising cookies
  • • Granular control over cookie types
  • • Easy preference modification
  • • Immediate settings application

Advertising Settings

  • • Personalized ad preferences
  • • Interest category management
  • • Third-party network opt-outs
  • • Browser-level ad blocking support

Opt-Out Procedures

1

Cookie Settings

Access our cookie management system to disable advertising cookies and personalization features.

2

Browser Settings

Configure your browser to block cookies, disable JavaScript, or use private browsing mode.

3

Network Opt-Outs

Use industry opt-out tools to disable behavioral advertising across multiple networks.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

When advertising features are enabled, limited data may be collected to improve ad relevance. This data collection is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations.

Data Minimization: Only essential data for ad delivery and measurement is collected. Personal identification information is never shared with advertising partners without explicit consent.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws, you have specific rights regarding advertising data collection and processing:

  • Right to Know: Request information about what advertising data is collected and how it's used
  • Right to Opt-Out: Refuse or withdraw consent for behavioral advertising and data collection
  • Right to Delete: Request removal of advertising-related data from our systems
  • Right to Portability: Receive a copy of your advertising preference data in a portable format

Questions About Our Advertising Practices

If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or wish to exercise your rights regarding advertising data:

Email: info@zarethstone.com

Subject Line: "Advertising Disclosure Inquiry"

We will respond to advertising-related inquiries within 5 business days.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

This advertising disclosure is updated regularly to reflect current practices and regulatory requirements.