Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Programs Participation

Forge may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions or referral fees when you click on certain links on our website or make purchases through those links. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to provide free content and resources.

When we include affiliate links, we will clearly disclose this relationship. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe may be valuable to our audience.

Commission-Based Links

Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the operation and maintenance of our website and services. We will clearly identify affiliate links where they appear.

Product Recommendation Policy

Our product and service recommendations are based on our professional experience and assessment of quality and value. We do not recommend products or services solely because they offer higher commissions. Our primary consideration is always whether a product or service would genuinely benefit our clients and visitors.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain transparency about any financial relationships that may influence our content. If we have a financial relationship with a company whose products or services we discuss, we will disclose this relationship. This includes affiliate partnerships, sponsored arrangements, or any other compensation we receive.

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. Any such content will be clearly identified as sponsored, promoted, or paid content. Sponsored content is material that has been paid for by an advertiser or business partner.

Sponsored Post Labeling

All sponsored posts, articles, or content will be clearly labeled with appropriate disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar terminology. We ensure that sponsored content is distinguishable from our regular editorial content.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships to our audience. Brand partnerships may involve:

• Sponsored content creation
• Product reviews or demonstrations
• Joint marketing initiatives
• Referral arrangements
• Co-branded materials or resources

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial independence and integrity. We do not publish sponsored content that conflicts with our values or that we believe would mislead our audience. All opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect our honest assessment, and we retain the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our standards.

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These networks serve ads on our behalf and may collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior across different websites. This practice is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising. These advertisers may have access to information about your browsing activities to show you more relevant advertisements.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to track your interaction with advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. For more information about how cookies are used and how you can manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Advertisements shown on our website may be personalized based on various factors, including your browsing history, geographic location, and demographic information. You have control over ad personalization through your browser settings and privacy preferences.

Ad Preference Management

You have the right to manage your advertising preferences and control how your information is used for advertising purposes. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can choose to block or delete advertising cookies at any time.

Opt-Out Procedures

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Adjusting your cookie preferences on our website
• Changing your browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Using industry opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
• Installing browser extensions that block advertising trackers
• Contacting us to request removal from targeted advertising lists

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our website, certain information may be collected, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. For detailed information about data collection, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws, including UK GDPR, you have rights regarding how your personal data is used for advertising purposes. These rights include the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided below.