Advertising Disclosure

Participation in Affiliate Programs

Lumivance participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links on our website and subsequently make a purchase or take a specific action.

Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions by promoting products, services, or courses that we believe may be valuable to our users. These affiliate relationships help support the operation and maintenance of our website while allowing us to provide content and services at no direct cost to you.

Commission-Based Links

Some links on our website are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. These commissions come at no additional cost to you – you pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the provider.

Affiliate links may be present in:

• Course recommendations and educational content
• Tool and resource suggestions
• Industry-related product recommendations
• Partner service offerings
• Educational material references

Product Recommendation Policies

We maintain high standards for product and service recommendations:

• We only recommend products and services we believe provide genuine value to our audience
• Our recommendations are based on quality, relevance, and suitability for our audience
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or course development
• We provide honest assessments regardless of potential compensation

Financial Relationship Transparency

We are transparent about our financial relationships. When content or recommendations are influenced by affiliate partnerships or advertising agreements, we clearly disclose this relationship. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions while understanding the commercial nature of certain relationships.

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. Sponsored content is material that has been created in collaboration with or compensated by a third party.

All sponsored content will be clearly identified with labels such as:

• "Sponsored"
• "Paid Partnership"
• "Promoted Content"
• "Advertisement"
• Other clear disclosure language

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

When we publish sponsored posts or promotional content:

• The sponsorship will be clearly disclosed at the beginning of the content
• Sponsored content will be distinguishable from editorial content
• We maintain editorial control and ensure content quality standards
• Sponsored content will be relevant and valuable to our audience

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may form partnerships with brands, educational institutions, or service providers in the energy sector. These partnerships may involve:

• Co-created educational content
• Joint webinars or workshops
• Collaborative course development
• Promotional campaigns

All such partnerships will be disclosed appropriately, and we maintain independence in our educational standards and course quality.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Even when content is sponsored, we guarantee:

• Honesty in all representations and claims
• Accuracy of information provided
• Relevance to our audience's needs and interests
• Compliance with advertising standards and regulations

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These advertising networks may include:

• Google AdSense
• Industry-specific advertising platforms
• Programmatic advertising networks
• Direct advertising partnerships

These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior. For more information about how these technologies work, please review our Cookie Policy.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your interests and browsing behavior. This is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising.

Behavioral targeting may involve:

• Tracking your activity across different websites
• Creating a profile of your interests
• Serving advertisements relevant to those interests
• Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Cookie Usage for Advertising

We and our advertising partners use cookies to deliver and personalize advertisements. These cookies help:

• Determine which ads to display
• Measure ad performance and engagement
• Prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
• Provide more relevant advertising experiences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our Cookie Management page. Please note that blocking advertising cookies may result in less relevant advertisements but will not eliminate advertising entirely.

Ad Personalization Practices

When personalized advertising is enabled, advertisements you see may be customized based on factors such as:

• Your location
• Your browsing history on our website
• Your interactions with previous advertisements
• Your device type and operating system
• Your inferred interests and demographics