Advertising Disclosure

We believe in complete transparency about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content.

Last updated: November 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Plinth Accord, we prioritize honest communication with our website visitors and clients. This advertising disclosure explains our financial relationships, affiliate partnerships, and advertising practices to help you understand how we may be compensated when you interact with certain content or recommendations.

We adhere to applicable advertising standards and consumer protection regulations, including requirements established by relevant Australian consumer authorities. This disclosure is designed to provide clarity about any commercial relationships that might influence the content you see on our website.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Participation in Affiliate Programs

From time to time, Plinth Accord may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links and purchase products or services from third-party providers.

These affiliate relationships typically involve:

  • Software and technology tools relevant to accounting and business management
  • Professional development resources and educational materials
  • Business services that complement our accounting offerings
  • Industry publications and reference materials

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When we include affiliate links on our website, you may be redirected to a partner's website. If you make a purchase through such a link, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to the provider directly.

We will clearly identify affiliate links where practical and maintain transparency about these relationships.

Product Recommendation Policies

Our commitment to you:

  • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe offer value to businesses with accounting needs similar to those we serve
  • Affiliate relationships do not influence our professional accounting advice or service recommendations
  • We base recommendations on quality, relevance, and potential benefit to users, not solely on commission rates
  • We maintain editorial independence in our content, even when affiliate relationships exist

Financial Relationship Transparency

If we have an affiliate relationship with a company whose products or services we mention, we will disclose this connection. This transparency allows you to make informed decisions about whether to follow our recommendations or seek alternatives.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Paid Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional material from third parties. Such content will be clearly identified with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," "Advertisement," or similar designations to distinguish it from our editorial content.

Sponsored content undergoes review to ensure it aligns with our professional standards and provides value to our audience, but the views expressed in sponsored content represent those of the sponsor, not necessarily Plinth Accord.

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

We adhere to clear labeling standards for sponsored content:

  • Sponsored articles and blog posts will be marked with a prominent disclosure at the beginning
  • The identity of the sponsor will be clearly stated
  • Disclosure language will be unambiguous and easily understood
  • Visual placement of disclosures ensures they are noticed before engagement with the content

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies that involve compensation beyond simple affiliate commissions—such as ongoing promotional relationships, brand ambassadorships, or exclusive partnerships—we will disclose these arrangements in relevant content.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of compensation arrangements:

  • We maintain editorial independence and integrity
  • Our professional accounting advice remains unbiased and based on professional standards
  • We reserve the right to decline sponsored content that doesn't align with our values or serve our audience
  • All sponsored content must meet our quality standards and provide genuine value

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Networks Used

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks serve ads based on various factors and may collect information about your browsing activities across multiple websites to provide targeted advertising.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting techniques to deliver advertisements that match your interests based on:

  • Websites you've visited
  • Content you've engaged with
  • Search queries you've performed
  • Demographic information and interests

We do not control these third-party practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Track your response to advertisements

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

Ad Personalization Practices

When personalized advertising is enabled, you may see advertisements tailored to your interests and browsing behavior. You have control over these personalization settings through your cookie preferences and browser settings.

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management Options

You have several options for managing the advertisements you see:

  • Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie management interface
  • Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
  • Configure your device settings to limit ad tracking

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

  1. Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your advertising preferences
  2. Use your browser's privacy settings to block third-party cookies
  3. Visit opt-out websites provided by advertising industry organizations
  4. Enable "Do Not Track" or similar privacy features in your browser

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you'll see fewer advertisements—it means the ads you see will be less tailored to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Advertisers and advertising networks may collect information including:

  • Pages you visit and links you click
  • Time spent on different pages
  • Search terms and browsing patterns
  • Device information and IP addresses
  • Approximate geographic location

This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks, not solely by Plinth Accord's Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights regarding data collected by third-party advertisers, you may need to contact those parties directly, as we may not have direct control over their data practices.

Regulatory Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable advertising and consumer protection regulations in Australia and other jurisdictions where our content may be accessed. This includes adhering to truth-in-advertising principles, providing clear disclosures of material connections, and avoiding deceptive or misleading advertising practices.

Our advertising disclosures are designed to align with requirements established by relevant consumer protection authorities, ensuring you have the information needed to make informed decisions about products, services, and content you encounter on our website.

If you believe any content on our website violates advertising standards or lacks appropriate disclosure, please contact us so we can address your concerns.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or applicable regulations. Significant changes will be communicated through an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how advertising relationships may influence content you see on our website.

Questions About Our Advertising Practices?

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