Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Luminary Code participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links or make purchases through referrals on our website. These affiliate relationships help support our educational mission and keep our content accessible.

We may be affiliates of:

• Educational technology platforms and tools
• Web development software and services
• Book publishers and online retailers
• Professional development resources

How Affiliate Commissions Work

When we include affiliate links in our content, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant.

Product Recommendations

We only recommend tools, resources, and services that we believe will genuinely benefit our students and the web development learning community. Our affiliate status does not influence the educational merit of our recommendations. We evaluate all resources based on quality, relevance, and value, regardless of affiliate commission rates.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When we have an affiliate relationship with a company whose products or services we discuss, we will clearly indicate this relationship. You will see disclosures such as "affiliate link," "sponsored," or similar language to alert you to these commercial relationships.

Paid Promotions

We may occasionally publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. Sponsored content refers to articles, reviews, or other materials created in partnership with brands or companies who compensate us for featuring their products or services.

Sponsored Post Labeling

All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such. We use clear and conspicuous disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language at the beginning of any sponsored content. This ensures you always know when content is commercially influenced.

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnerships with educational technology companies, software vendors, or other organizations relevant to web development education. These partnerships may involve compensation for featuring their products in our courses or content. All such arrangements are disclosed appropriately.

Content Authenticity

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial independence. We will not publish sponsored content that we believe is misleading, irrelevant to our audience, or of poor quality. Our educational standards and commitment to student success always take priority.

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. These networks serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests, both on our site and across the web.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers and ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide targeted advertisements. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may place cookies on your device to track your online activity and serve personalized ads. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

The advertisements you see on our website may be personalized based on your interests, demographics, and browsing history. We do not directly control the content of these third-party ads, but we strive to work with reputable advertising partners.

Ad Preference Management

You have options for controlling the advertising you see on our website and across the internet. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences, and many advertising networks offer opt-out tools for personalized advertising.

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can:

• Adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tools
• Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
• Manage Google ad preferences through your Google account

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data helps them serve relevant ads. For details on data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data under laws such as GDPR or CCPA. These may include the right to access, delete, or restrict processing of your data. See our Privacy Policy for more information on exercising these rights.