Advertising Disclosure

Transparency in advertising and marketing practices for TechSupport Pro's computer support specialist training programs in Sri Lanka.

Effective Date: January 15, 2025 | Last Updated: February 1, 2025

Purpose of Advertising Disclosure and Transparency Commitment

At TechSupport Pro, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and honesty in all our advertising and marketing communications. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we approach promotional content, affiliate relationships, and sponsored materials related to our computer support specialist training programs.

We believe that clear disclosure of advertising relationships and marketing practices builds trust with our students and prospective learners. This policy ensures you have complete information about any commercial relationships that may influence the content you see on our website or in our communications.

Our Transparency Promise

We promise to clearly identify all sponsored content, affiliate relationships, and advertising partnerships that may influence our recommendations or content. Your trust is fundamental to our educational mission in Sri Lanka's IT training sector.

Affiliate Relationships and Compensation

Disclosure of Affiliate Programs Participation

TechSupport Pro participates in affiliate programs with educational technology companies, certification providers, and professional development platforms that align with our mission to provide comprehensive IT training in Sri Lanka.

Our Affiliate Partners Include:

Certification Bodies
  • • CompTIA certification and training materials
  • • Microsoft certification pathways
  • • Cisco networking certification programs
  • • Industry-standard IT certification providers
  • • Professional development and skills assessment platforms
Educational Technology
  • • Learning management system providers
  • • Virtual lab and simulation platforms
  • • Technical documentation and reference materials
  • • Software licensing and educational tools
  • • Career development and job placement platforms

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When you click on certain links in our website, course materials, or communications and make a purchase, TechSupport Pro may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate commissions help support our educational programs and keep our training costs competitive.

How Affiliate Links Work

Affiliate links contain unique tracking codes that identify purchases made through our recommendations. We earn a small percentage of the sale, which helps fund our educational programs and keeps our course fees affordable.

Note: You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor

Identification of Affiliate Content

All affiliate links and commissioned content are clearly marked with disclosure statements such as "Affiliate Link," "Sponsored," or "We may earn a commission from this recommendation."

Look for clear labeling and disclosure statements near affiliate content

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product and service recommendations are based primarily on educational value, relevance to our curriculum, and benefit to our students' career development. While affiliate relationships may influence which products we feature, they do not compromise our commitment to educational excellence.

Quality First: We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe benefit our students
Educational Relevance: All recommendations align with our curriculum and career development goals
Independent Assessment: Our reviews and recommendations are based on objective evaluation

Financial Relationship Transparency

Important Financial Disclosure

TechSupport Pro receives financial compensation through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising relationships. This compensation helps support our educational mission and maintain high-quality training programs.

• Affiliate commissions range from 2% to 15% of purchase value
• Sponsored content fees vary based on content type and placement
• Advertising revenue supports program development and facility maintenance
• All financial relationships are disclosed clearly and prominently

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Paid Content

All sponsored posts, paid promotions, and advertiser-supported content on our website and communications are clearly identified to ensure transparency. We maintain editorial independence while acknowledging commercial relationships that support our educational mission.

Sponsored Content Types

  • • Industry partner spotlights and company profiles
  • • Product reviews and technology evaluations
  • • Career opportunity highlights and job postings
  • • Guest articles from industry professionals
  • • Event promotions and conference recommendations
  • • Educational resource and tool recommendations

Identification Methods

  • • Clear "Sponsored" or "Paid Promotion" labels
  • • "In Partnership With" disclosure statements
  • • Visual indicators and distinctive formatting
  • • Prominent placement of sponsorship notices
  • • Consistent labeling across all platforms
  • • FTC-compliant disclosure practices

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

We follow strict labeling policies to ensure sponsored content is immediately recognizable to our audience while maintaining the educational value and professional quality expected from TechSupport Pro.

Visibility Requirements

All sponsorship disclosures are placed prominently at the beginning of content, using clear language and contrasting colors to ensure immediate visibility without interfering with the educational experience.

Editorial Standards

Sponsored content must meet our educational standards and provide genuine value to our students, regardless of commercial relationships or financial compensation.

Consistency Requirements

Sponsorship labeling is consistent across all platforms, communications, and content formats to maintain transparency and build trust with our audience.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

TechSupport Pro maintains partnerships with technology companies, educational institutions, and industry organizations that align with our mission to provide world-class IT training in Sri Lanka. These partnerships may involve various forms of collaboration and mutual benefit.

Strategic Partnerships

Long-term relationships with major technology companies that provide curriculum input, certification pathways, and employment opportunities for our graduates.

Examples: CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and other industry-leading organizations

Educational Collaborations

Partnerships with other educational institutions and training providers to enhance our curriculum and provide expanded learning opportunities.

Focus on content sharing, guest instructors, and joint certification programs

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Our Content Integrity Promise

While we acknowledge commercial relationships through appropriate disclosures, we guarantee that all content maintains educational integrity and provides genuine value to students pursuing computer support specialist careers.

Educational content is developed by qualified instructors and industry experts
Recommendations are based on objective evaluation and student benefit
Commercial relationships never compromise educational quality or honesty
All sponsored content is clearly labeled and maintains editorial standards

Third-Party Advertising Networks and Policies

Display Advertising Networks Used

TechSupport Pro uses reputable third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements that may interest our students and visitors. These networks help support our educational mission while providing information about career opportunities and professional development resources.

Advertising Network Partners

Primary Networks
  • • Google AdSense for contextual advertisements
  • • LinkedIn advertising for professional opportunities
  • • Industry-specific job board partnerships
  • • Educational technology platform advertising
  • • Professional development and certification promotions
Content Guidelines
  • • Career-relevant advertisements prioritized
  • • Educational and professional development focus
  • • Quality standards for advertiser selection
  • • Inappropriate content filtering and blocking
  • • Regular review and optimization of ad quality

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting techniques to display more relevant advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. This personalization helps show content more likely to be useful for your career development.

How Behavioral Targeting Works

Advertising networks collect anonymous data about your website visits, interests, and online behavior to display advertisements more relevant to your professional interests and career goals.

Data is anonymized and used solely for advertising personalization purposes

Information Collected

Typical information includes pages visited, time spent on content, geographic location, device type, and interests inferred from browsing patterns.

No personally identifiable information is shared with advertising networks

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. You can control these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

Advertising Cookies: Track ad performance and user engagement with promotional content
Analytics Cookies: Measure website usage and advertising campaign effectiveness
Personalization Cookies: Customize advertisements based on your interests and behavior

Ad Personalization Practices

We work with advertising partners to ensure that promotional content is relevant to your interests in computer support careers and professional development. Personalization helps you discover opportunities and resources aligned with your goals.

Personalization Benefits

  • • Relevant career opportunities and job postings
  • • Targeted professional development resources
  • • Industry-specific certification opportunities
  • • Technology training and skill development offers
  • • Educational discounts and special promotions

Privacy Safeguards

  • • No sharing of personal student information
  • • Anonymous data collection and processing
  • • Strict data retention and deletion policies
  • • Compliance with privacy regulations
  • • Regular security audits and assessments

User Rights and Advertisement Controls

Ad Preference Management Options

You have comprehensive control over the advertisements you see and the data used for personalization. We provide multiple options to customize your advertising experience while respecting your privacy preferences.

Browser-Based Controls

  • • Block or allow specific advertising cookies
  • • Disable third-party tracking entirely
  • • Clear existing advertising data and preferences
  • • Use private/incognito browsing modes
  • • Install ad-blocking browser extensions

Platform-Specific Controls

  • • Google Ad Settings personalization options
  • • LinkedIn advertising preference management
  • • Social media advertising controls
  • • Mobile device advertising ID management
  • • Email marketing unsubscribe options

Opt-Out Procedures

We provide clear and accessible methods to opt out of personalized advertising while maintaining access to our educational content and services. Your choice to limit advertising personalization will not affect your learning experience.

Complete Opt-Out

Disable all advertising personalization and tracking while still receiving generic advertisements that support our educational mission.

Selective Opt-Out

Choose specific advertising categories or networks to disable while maintaining personalization for career-relevant content.

Temporary Opt-Out

Disable advertising personalization for a specific period or browsing session while maintaining your overall preferences.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

We are transparent about what data is collected for advertising purposes and how it is used to improve your experience while maintaining strict privacy standards and giving you control over your information.

Types of Data Collected

  • • Pages visited and content viewed on our website
  • • Time spent reading specific training program information
  • • Geographic location (city/region level only)
  • • Device type and browser information
  • • Referral sources and search terms used

Data Usage Purposes

  • • Personalize advertisements to match career interests
  • • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • • Improve website content and user experience
  • • Provide relevant job opportunities and resources
  • • Support our educational programs through advertising revenue

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Your Advertising Data Rights

Under applicable privacy regulations, you have specific rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes. We are committed to honoring these rights and making the process as simple as possible.

Access Rights
  • • Request copies of advertising data collected
  • • View current ad personalization settings
  • • Understand data processing purposes
Control Rights
  • • Delete advertising data and preferences
  • • Correct inaccurate interest categories
  • • Object to specific advertising practices