Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Programs Participation

Accordia may participate in affiliate programs with providers of:

• Professional development books and educational resources related to negotiation
• Training tools, software, or platforms that support negotiation skill development
• Complementary professional services such as coaching or assessment tools
• Conference registrations and professional development events

Commission-Based Links

When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the vendor. This means:

• Some product or service links contain tracking codes that identify referrals from our website
• We earn a percentage of sales when purchases are made through these links
• This commission comes from the vendor at no additional cost to you
• Your purchase price remains the same whether or not you use our affiliate link

Product Recommendation Policy

We maintain strict standards for recommendations:

• We only recommend products or services we believe provide genuine value for negotiation development
• Recommendations are based on our professional assessment, not commission rates
• We provide honest evaluations of both advantages and limitations
• We disclose affiliate relationships when recommending products or services

Financial Relationship Transparency

We clearly identify affiliate relationships by:

• Including disclosure statements near affiliate links
• Noting when content contains affiliate recommendations
• Maintaining this comprehensive disclosure page for your reference

Identification of Paid Content

Any content created in exchange for compensation is clearly labeled as sponsored content. This includes:

• Articles or blog posts created through paid partnerships
• Product reviews or evaluations commissioned by vendors
• Promotional content for events, tools, or services
• Featured placements or highlighted recommendations

Sponsored Content Labeling

We clearly mark sponsored content with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Promotional Content" at the beginning of the material. These labels ensure you can easily identify content created through commercial relationships.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we form partnerships with brands or organizations:

• We disclose the nature of the partnership and any compensation received
• We maintain editorial independence in our assessments and recommendations
• We only partner with organizations aligned with our training values

Content Authenticity Guarantee

All opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect our genuine professional assessment. We do not publish sponsored content that contradicts our training philosophy or could mislead participants about product capabilities or benefits.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising services to display advertisements on our website, including:

• Google AdSense or similar advertising platforms
• Professional development and business services advertising networks
• Industry-specific advertising relevant to negotiation and professional development

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Collect information about your browsing behavior
• Display advertisements based on your interests and previous site visits
• Measure advertising effectiveness and campaign performance

See our Cookie Policy for more information about cookie usage and your control options.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant advertisements. You can manage these preferences through our cookie settings or your browser controls. Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent you from seeing advertisements but may make them less relevant to your interests.

Ad Personalization Practices

We and our advertising partners may use your information to personalize advertisements based on factors such as your location, device type, browsing history, and interaction with our content. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through our cookie management tools.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over advertising on our website:

• Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• Adjust browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
• Use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
• Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit our Cookie Policy page and disable advertising-related cookies
• Contact us to request information about advertising partners and their opt-out mechanisms
• Use industry-standard opt-out tools for interest-based advertising

Data Collection for Advertising

When you opt out of advertising cookies, we and our partners will no longer collect data about your browsing behavior for advertising purposes. However, you may still see advertisements; they simply won't be personalized based on your interests.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection under regulations such as GDPR or similar privacy laws. See our Privacy Policy for information about exercising these rights.