Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Our Commitment to Transparency
At PixelSanctuary.com, operated by Jovian Creative AS (Org. Nr. 930 966 495, Norway), we believe in complete transparency about how we earn revenue to support our website. This disclosure explains our advertising and affiliate relationships in compliance with:
- FTC Endorsement Guidelines (United States)
- Norwegian Marketing Control Act (Markedsføringsloven)
- EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
- Google AdSense Program Policies
How We Make Money
We earn revenue from this website through two primary methods:
1. Display Advertising (Google AdSense)
We display advertisements on our website through Google AdSense, Google’s advertising network.
What this means for you:
- You will see advertisements (text, display, and video ads) throughout our website
- These ads are provided by Google and its advertising partners
- If you have consented to personalized advertising cookies, ads may be tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior
- If you have not consented, you will see non-personalized ads
- We earn money when you view or click on these advertisements
Our policy: We do not click on our own ads or encourage fraudulent clicks. Ad placement decisions are made to balance user experience with revenue generation.
Learn more: Google’s Privacy & Terms
2. Affiliate Marketing
We participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you purchase products or services through links on our website.
Affiliate programs we participate in include:
- [List your affiliate programs, e.g., Amazon Associates, specific brand partnerships]
- Various product-specific affiliate programs
What this means for you:
- Some links on our website are “affiliate links”
- If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission
- This does not increase the price you pay—our commission comes from the merchant
- Affiliate links are tracked using cookies (with your consent)
How We Disclose Affiliate Relationships
We clearly disclose affiliate relationships in our content using the following methods:
At the beginning of articles containing affiliate links:
“Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.”
Near individual affiliate links:
“[paid link]” or “[affiliate link]”
On product review pages:
“Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive compensation for purchases made through links in this review.”
Our Editorial Policy
Our integrity is not for sale. Here’s how we maintain editorial independence:
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Honest opinions: We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value. Affiliate relationships do not influence our opinions or recommendations.
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Transparency first: We disclose all material relationships clearly and conspicuously—not buried in fine print.
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No pay-for-play reviews: Companies cannot pay us to write positive reviews. We may receive free products for review purposes, which we always disclose.
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Reader interests first: If we believe a product or service is not good for our readers, we will not recommend it regardless of potential affiliate earnings.
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Corrections: If we make an error, we correct it promptly and transparently.
Types of Compensation We May Receive
For full transparency, here are the ways we may be compensated:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Affiliate Commissions | Percentage or flat fee when you purchase through our links |
| Display Ad Revenue | Payment for ad impressions and clicks (Google AdSense) |
| Free Products | Items sent for review purposes (always disclosed) |
| Sponsored Content | Paid content clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement” |
What we do NOT accept:
- Payment for positive reviews
- Hidden or undisclosed sponsorships
- Compensation that influences our editorial opinions
Sponsored Content Policy
If we publish sponsored content (content paid for by an advertiser), we will clearly label it with:
- “Sponsored” or “Advertisement” at the beginning of the content
- The name of the sponsoring company
- A clear statement that the content was paid for
Sponsored content will always be clearly distinguishable from our regular editorial content.
Your Choices
Regarding advertisements:
- You can control personalized advertising through our Cookie Settings
- You can opt out of Google’s personalized ads at adssettings.google.com
- You can use an ad blocker (we respect your choice, though ads support our free content)
Regarding affiliate links:
- Affiliate links work only if you have consented to tracking cookies
- You can always search for products directly rather than using our links
- There is no obligation to purchase anything through our links
Why We Use Advertising and Affiliates
Running a website has real costs—hosting, software, time, and expertise. Advertising and affiliate income allows us to:
- Keep our content free and accessible to everyone
- Invest in creating high-quality, well-researched content
- Maintain and improve the website
- Stay independent (we’re not owned by a large corporation)
We appreciate your understanding and support.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our advertising practices or affiliate relationships, please contact us:
Jovian Creative AS
Org. Nr.: 930 966 495
Glimmerveien 18, 1487 Hakadal, Norway
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to transparency and happy to answer any questions about how we operate.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines, Norwegian Marketing Control Act Section 3, and Google AdSense Program Policies.