Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

Transparency Promise: At CodeCraft Academy, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and promotional activities. This disclosure provides clear information about how we may earn compensation through various partnerships while maintaining our commitment to honest, unbiased educational recommendations.

We are committed to maintaining the trust of our students and website visitors by clearly disclosing any financial relationships that may influence our content, recommendations, or promotional activities.

This advertising disclosure explains how CodeCraft Academy may receive compensation through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising relationships. We want you to understand exactly how these relationships work and how they may affect the information we present about educational resources, tools, and opportunities.

Our educational mission remains our top priority, and we only partner with companies and services that align with our values and provide genuine value to our students pursuing frontend development careers.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Program Participation

CodeCraft Academy participates in various affiliate programs that allow us to earn commissions when students or visitors purchase products or services through our referral links. These partnerships help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing high-quality frontend development training.

Educational Tool Partnerships: We may earn commissions from coding tools, software subscriptions, and development platforms we recommend
Book and Resource Recommendations: Links to programming books, courses, and educational materials may generate affiliate income
Hosting and Technical Services: Web hosting, cloud services, and technical platforms we recommend may provide affiliate compensation
Career Development Services: Job boards, resume services, and career coaching platforms may offer referral benefits

Commission-Based Link Explanations

How Affiliate Links Work

  • Links contain unique tracking codes that identify referrals from our website
  • Commissions are earned when purchases are made through these tracked links
  • Prices remain the same for you - no additional cost for using our links
  • Some affiliate programs offer special discounts exclusive to our community

Our Selection Criteria

  • Products and services must align with our educational values
  • We personally test and evaluate tools before recommending them
  • Student benefit and learning value are prioritized over commission rates
  • Regular review ensures continued quality and relevance

Financial Relationship Transparency

We believe in complete transparency about our financial relationships and how they may influence our recommendations. Here's our commitment to honest disclosure:

Clear Identification: Affiliate links and sponsored content are clearly marked and identified throughout our website
Unbiased Reviews: Our opinions and reviews remain honest and unbiased regardless of commission potential
Educational Focus: Student learning outcomes take priority over financial considerations in all recommendations
Community Benefit: Affiliate income helps fund free resources, scholarships, and community programs

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Paid Content

Any sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertorial materials on our website are clearly labeled and identified. We maintain editorial integrity while providing valuable promotional opportunities for relevant educational and technology partners.

Content Labeling

  • • "Sponsored by" clearly displayed
  • • "Advertisement" labels where applicable
  • • "Paid Partnership" disclosures
  • • Clear visual distinction from editorial content

Editorial Standards

  • • Honest opinions and assessments maintained
  • • Educational value prioritized
  • • Student benefit considered in all partnerships
  • • Quality standards applied to sponsored content

Brand Partnership Disclosures

CodeCraft Academy partners with reputable technology companies, educational platforms, and career development services that align with our mission to empower frontend developers in Sri Lanka.

Technology Partners: Software companies, development tools, and platform providers may sponsor content or events
Corporate Partnerships: Sri Lankan tech companies may sponsor career-focused content or recruitment events
Educational Collaborations: Other educational institutions or online learning platforms may engage in content partnerships

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Our Promise: Regardless of sponsorship or partnership arrangements, we guarantee that all content maintains our high standards for educational value, accuracy, and student benefit.

  • • Editorial independence maintained in all sponsored content
  • • Honest assessment of products and services
  • • Student interests prioritized over commercial relationships
  • • Regular review and quality assurance processes

Third-Party Advertising Networks and Policies

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements on our website. These networks help us provide free educational content while generating revenue to support our programs and services.

Advertising Partners

  • • Google AdSense and Display Network
  • • Educational and technology-focused ad networks
  • • Career development and job platform advertisements
  • • Relevant software and tool promotions

Content Standards

  • • Educational and professional content focus
  • • Technology and career-relevant advertisements
  • • Quality and appropriateness requirements
  • • Regular monitoring and review processes

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to provide personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. This helps ensure you see relevant educational and career-focused content.

Interest-Based Advertising: Ads tailored to your demonstrated interests in technology, education, and career development
Privacy Protection: No personally identifiable information is shared with advertisers without your explicit consent
Control Options: You can manage advertising preferences through browser settings and ad network controls

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the advertising experience on our website and can manage your preferences through various methods:

Browser Controls

  • • Cookie settings and preferences
  • • Ad blocker extensions
  • • Privacy mode browsing
  • • JavaScript controls

Network Settings

  • • Google Ad Settings management
  • • Third-party opt-out tools
  • • Interest-based advertising controls
  • • Personalization preferences

Opt-Out Procedures

If you prefer not to see personalized advertisements or participate in behavioral targeting, you can opt out through various mechanisms:

One-Click Opt-Out: Use our cookie preferences tool to disable advertising cookies
Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies and tracking
Industry Opt-Out Tools: Use Network Advertising Initiative and Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools
Direct Contact: Contact us for assistance with advertising preference management

Impact of Advertising Controls

Important Note: Disabling advertising features may affect your experience on our website in the following ways:

  • You may see less relevant advertisements and promotional content
  • Some website features that rely on cookies may not function optimally
  • Generic advertisements may still appear on our website
  • All core educational content and course materials remain fully accessible