Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Programs Participation

Compass Tenet may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through our website. These affiliate relationships include:

• • Software and technology solutions relevant to accounting and business management
• • Professional services and tools that complement our offerings
• • Educational resources and training programs for business owners
• • Industry-specific products and services we believe may benefit our clients

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When you see affiliate links on our website:

• • We may receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links
• • The price you pay is typically the same whether you use our link or not
• • Commissions help support our website operations and content creation
• • We disclose affiliate relationships when they exist in our content

Product Recommendation Policies

Our approach to product recommendations:

• • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe may benefit our audience
• • Affiliate relationships do not influence our professional judgment or advice
• • We strive to provide honest assessments based on professional expertise and experience
• • Our primary obligation is to provide value and accurate information to our clients

Financial Relationship Transparency

We are transparent about our financial relationships and will disclose when content or recommendations may be influenced by affiliate partnerships. This disclosure is made to comply with advertising regulations and to maintain your trust in our services.

Identification of Paid Content

Sponsored content on our website will be clearly identified as such. We use the following methods to identify sponsored content:

• • Clear labeling with terms such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
• • Disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
• • Visual indicators that distinguish sponsored content from editorial content
• • Transparency about the nature and extent of compensation received

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

All sponsored posts and promotional content will be clearly marked to ensure you can distinguish between paid promotional content and our independent editorial content. We maintain editorial independence even in sponsored content and will not publish content that conflicts with our professional values or expertise.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into brand partnerships:

• • We disclose these relationships in relevant content and communications
• • We maintain editorial control over content even in partnership arrangements
• • We partner only with brands whose values align with ours
• • Partnership status does not guarantee positive coverage or recommendations

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Whether content is sponsored or not, we guarantee that all content on our website reflects our genuine professional opinions and expertise. We do not publish misleading or deceptive content, and we ensure that sponsored content is factual, accurate, and valuable to our audience.

Display Advertising Networks Used

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

• • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
• • Industry-specific advertising platforms relevant to accounting and business services
• • Professional network advertising services

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting technologies to deliver advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. This may involve the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can learn more about how these networks use your information by reviewing their privacy policies.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Cookies may be used for advertising purposes to:

• • Track ad impressions and interactions
• • Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
• • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• • Prevent duplicate ad displays to the same user

For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Advertising on our website may be personalized based on information collected about your browsing behavior. This personalization is performed by third-party advertising networks and is subject to their privacy policies and your advertising preferences.

Ad Preference Management Options

You have several options to manage your advertising preferences:

• • Adjust cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
• • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
• • Manage Google ad settings through your Google account

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• • Visit your browser's privacy settings to disable third-party cookies
• • Use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
• • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance consumer choice page
• • Configure ad settings in your Google account preferences

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Information collected for advertising purposes may include browsing behavior, device information, and general demographic data. This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy regulations, you have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.