Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
EdgeNode believes in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and financial relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising, and how these relationships may influence the content on our website.
We are committed to maintaining editorial integrity and providing honest, accurate information regardless of any financial arrangements. This disclosure is provided in accordance with consumer protection regulations and industry best practices.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
1. Affiliate Program Participation
EdgeNode participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through links on our website. Our affiliate relationships include:
- • Technology platform providers and cloud services
- • IoT hardware and equipment manufacturers
- • Software development tools and platforms
- • Educational resources and technical publications
2. Commission-Based Recommendations
When we recommend products, services, or resources, some of these recommendations may include affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our operations and allow us to continue providing educational content.
Important: Our affiliate relationships never influence our educational content or program recommendations. We only recommend products and services we believe offer genuine value to our audience, regardless of commission rates.
3. Product Recommendation Policy
Our product recommendations are based on:
- ✓ Technical merit and quality standards
- ✓ Industry adoption and proven reliability
- ✓ Relevance to IoT and edge computing applications
- ✓ Value proposition for learners and professionals
- ✓ Our own experience and testing where applicable
4. Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain complete transparency about our financial relationships. When content includes affiliate links or is influenced by business partnerships, we clearly disclose this information. We distinguish between independent reviews and content that may be influenced by commercial relationships.
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
1. Identification of Paid Content
We may occasionally publish sponsored content or paid promotional materials. All sponsored content is clearly identified with:
- • Clear "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership" labels
- • Disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored articles
- • Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored from editorial content
- • Transparent identification of the sponsoring company
2. Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We adhere to strict labeling policies for sponsored content to ensure you can easily distinguish between paid promotional material and our independent editorial content. Sponsored posts maintain our quality standards while clearly indicating the commercial relationship.
3. Brand Partnership Disclosures
EdgeNode may enter into partnerships with technology companies, educational platforms, and industry organizations. These partnerships may include:
- • Co-developed educational content or programs
- • Guest lectures or technical workshops from partner companies
- • Access to partner platforms or tools for educational purposes
- • Joint research or development initiatives
All brand partnerships are disclosed, and we maintain editorial independence in how we present information from our partners.
4. Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain control over what we publish. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial decisions or compromise the accuracy of technical information. All sponsored content reflects our genuine assessment and meets our quality standards.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
1. Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website. These networks include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
- • Industry-specific ad networks focused on technology and education
- • Programmatic advertising platforms
These advertising networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to serve relevant ads. You can learn more about how these networks use your information in our Cookie Policy.
2. Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing history and interests. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your online activities across different websites.
3. Cookiege for Advertising
Our advertising partners may use cookies to:
- • Track ad impressions and interactions
- • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- • Deliver personalized advertisements
- • Prevent fraudulent ad activity
For detailed information about cookiege, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
4. Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising helps ensure the ads you see are relevant to your interests. However, you have control over this personalization. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or by visiting industry opt-out pages.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
1. Ad Preference Management
You have several options to control the advertising you see:
- ✓ Adjust your browser's cookie settings to block or delete advertising cookies
- ✓ Use our cookie preference center to manage advertising consent
- ✓ Visit Google's Ad Settings to control personalized advertising
- ✓ Use browser extensions or ad blockers
2. Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- • Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your cookie preferences
- • Access Google's advertising opt-out tools
- • Configure your mobile device's ad tracking settings
- • Use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance
Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads entirely; you will still see non-personalized advertisements.
3. Data Collection for Advertising
When you interact with advertisements on our website, advertising networks may collect certain information such as your IP address, device type, browser information, and interaction with ads. This data helps improve ad relevance and measure campaign effectiveness.
4. Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding advertising data:
- • Right to know what advertising data has been collected
- • Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
- • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- • Right to withdraw consent for targeted advertising
Compliance and Regulatory Information
EdgeNode complies with advertising disclosure requirements and consumer protection regulations. We follow guidelines established by regulatory bodies to ensure transparency in our advertising practices.
Our advertising practices are designed to be clear, honest, and respectful of user privacy. We do not engage in deceptive advertising practices and maintain clear boundaries between editorial content and paid promotions.
Editorial Independence Statement
While we may earn revenue through affiliate partnerships and advertising, our educational content and program recommendations remain independent. We do not allow commercial relationships to influence our technical content, educational materials, or honest assessments of technologies and platforms.
Our primary commitment is to provide accurate, valuable information to help you develop your IoT and edge computing skills. All product recommendations, whether affiliated or not, are based on technical merit and genuine value for our audience.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or advertising practices, please contact us.
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