Advertising Disclosure
At DesignCraft Academy, transparency is fundamental to building trust with our community. This disclosure explains our advertising relationships and how we maintain editorial integrity.
Last updated: August 2, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
DesignCraft Academy believes in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content. This disclosure helps you understand how we generate revenue while maintaining our commitment to providing valuable, unbiased educational content and recommendations.
We are committed to complying with all applicable advertising regulations and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in our marketing communications. Your trust is paramount to our success as an educational institution.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Design Tool and Software Partnerships
DesignCraft Academy maintains affiliate relationships with various design software companies and tool providers that we genuinely use and recommend in our curriculum.
Software Affiliations
- • Figma Education and Professional Plans
- • Adobe Creative Cloud student discounts
- • Sketch application licenses
- • Prototyping and collaboration tools
Educational Resources
- • Design-related books and publications
- • Online learning platform partnerships
- • Industry conference and event affiliations
- • Professional certification programs
Commission Structure and Financial Transparency
When you purchase products or services through our affiliate links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our educational programs and keep our course fees accessible.
Product Recommendation Policy
Genuine Usage Requirement
We only recommend tools and resources that we actively use in our curriculum and believe provide genuine value to design students.
Unbiased Review Standards
Our reviews and recommendations are based on educational merit, not commission rates. We clearly distinguish between sponsored and organic content.
Student Interest Priority
Our primary obligation is to our students' educational success. Financial incentives never override our commitment to quality education.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Sponsored Content Identification
All sponsored content, paid partnerships, and promotional materials are clearly labeled to ensure transparency and help you distinguish between organic and paid content.
Content Labeling Standards
- "Sponsored by [Company Name]" labels
- "Paid Partnership" notifications
- "Advertisement" or "Ad" designations
- Clear visual distinction from organic content
Partnership Types
- Brand collaboration content
- Product placement in educational materials
- Sponsored workshop or masterclass sessions
- Industry partner guest speaker presentations
Brand Partnership Policies
Our brand partnerships are selective and aligned with our educational mission. We partner only with companies whose products and values complement our teaching philosophy.
Partnership Criteria
- • Relevance to design education
- • Quality and reliability of products/services
- • Positive reputation in the design industry
- • Alignment with our educational values
Content Standards
- • Educational value must be maintained
- • Clear disclosure of partnership terms
- • Student benefit prioritized over commercial gain
- • Editorial independence preserved
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Our Promise to Students
Regardless of sponsorship or partnership arrangements, all educational content maintains our high standards for accuracy, relevance, and practical value. Sponsored content undergoes the same rigorous review process as organic content.
Editorial Independence
Sponsors do not influence our curriculum decisions, grading standards, or educational recommendations. Our instructional integrity remains completely independent of commercial relationships.
Third-Party Advertising Networks and Policies
External Advertising Networks
We work with reputable third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements that may interest our design community while maintaining a positive user experience.
Advertising Partners
- Google Ads (Display and Search)
- Facebook and Instagram advertising
- LinkedIn professional advertising
- Design industry-specific ad networks
Content Filtering
- Educational and professional content prioritized
- Inappropriate content automatically blocked
- Design-relevant advertisements preferred
- Student experience protected from intrusive ads
Behavioral Targeting and Data Usage
Third-party advertising networks may use anonymized behavioral data to display more relevant advertisements. This process is designed to enhance your experience while protecting your privacy.
Privacy Protection
No personally identifiable information is shared with advertising partners. All data is anonymized and aggregated for targeting purposes only.
Targeting Parameters
Advertisements are targeted based on general demographics, interests in design, and browsing patterns related to creative education and professional development.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to deliver targeted advertisements. You can control these preferences through our cookie management system.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Advertisement Preferences
Personalization Controls
You can adjust your advertisement preferences to receive more relevant content or opt out of personalized advertising entirely.
- • Interest-based advertisement customization
- • Frequency capping for repeated advertisements
- • Content category preferences and exclusions
Opt-Out Options
Various options are available to limit or completely opt out of advertising tracking and personalization while still accessing our educational content.
- • Browser-based ad blocking and tracking protection
- • Platform-specific advertising opt-out tools
- • Do Not Track header respect and implementation
Privacy Rights
Data Collection Limits
We collect only the minimum data necessary for advertising purposes and never share personally identifiable information without explicit consent.
- • Anonymous demographics and interests only
- • No personally identifiable information sharing
- • Automatic data deletion after specified periods
Access and Portability
You have the right to access, modify, or delete any advertising-related data we maintain about your preferences and interactions.
- • Request advertising data reports
- • Modify or delete preference settings
- • Export data in standard formats
Questions About Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, would like to report inappropriate content, or need assistance with your advertising preferences, please contact our team.