Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Compass, transparency is important to us. This Advertising Disclosure explains our approach to advertising, sponsored content, and affiliate relationships. We believe you have the right to know when content may be influenced by commercial relationships.

This disclosure applies to all content on our website and helps you understand any financial interests that may exist when we mention products, services, or other businesses.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when visitors click on certain links and make purchases. These programs help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable information and services.

Our Affiliate Disclosure

From time to time, Compass may participate in affiliate programs for products or services that we believe may benefit our clients and website visitors. When we include affiliate links, it means:

• We may receive a commission if you click the link and make a purchase
• The price you pay is not affected by our participation in the affiliate program
• Our recommendations are based on genuine belief in the value of the product or service
• We disclose when links are affiliate relationships

Our Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, services, or resources that we believe genuinely align with our clients' needs and professional standards. Financial relationships do not compromise our commitment to providing honest, valuable guidance.

If we would not recommend something without an affiliate relationship, we will not recommend it with one. Our primary obligation is to you, not to affiliate programs.

Sponsored Content

Identification of Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such. We use clear disclosure language including:

• "Sponsored Post" or "Sponsored Content"
• "Paid Partnership" or "Paid Promotion"
• "Advertisement" or "Advertorial"

Editorial Independence

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control. This means:

• All opinions expressed remain our own
• We do not publish content that conflicts with our values or professional standards
• We ensure sponsored content is relevant and valuable to our audience
• We distinguish clearly between sponsored and non-sponsored content

Brand Partnerships

When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we select partners whose services align with our mission of helping businesses develop sustainably. These partnerships are disclosed transparently, and we maintain our commitment to providing genuine value to our audience.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

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

• Google AdSense or similar advertising platforms
• Contextual advertising services that match ads to content
• Display advertising through reputable ad networks

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements based on your browsing activity. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, helps display more relevant advertisements.

These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand their data practices.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to:

• Track which advertisements you've seen
• Measure advertisement effectiveness
• Personalize advertisements based on your interests
• Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Controls

Managing Advertising Preferences

You have several options for managing how advertisements appear to you:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Use browser extensions designed to manage advertising
• Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
• Review and modify your cookie preferences through our website

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of interest-based advertising:

• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Adjust your Google Ads settings if applicable
• Manage cookie preferences directly on our website
• Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer advertisements, but the advertisements you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When advertising is present on our website, the following types of data may be collected:

• Pages visited and content viewed
• Time and date of visits
• Browser type and device information
• IP address and general location

This data helps advertising networks deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Regulatory Compliance

We comply with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including:

• UK advertising standards and codes of practice
• Consumer protection regulations
• Data protection requirements under UK GDPR
• Industry best practices for disclosure and transparency

Our commitment to ethical advertising practices means we prioritize your right to know when content involves commercial relationships.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or advertising relationships. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices and any commercial relationships that may exist.