Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

IberiaLink Institute may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase from the merchant's site. These affiliate relationships include:

• • Language learning resources and materials (textbooks, dictionaries, online tools)
• • Educational technology platforms and software
• • Spanish cultural products and media
• • Travel services relevant to Spanish-speaking regions

Commission-Based Links

When we provide links to third-party products or services, some of these links may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant's website.

Affiliate links help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services to our community.

Product Recommendation Policy

Our product and service recommendations are based on:

• ✓ Educational value and relevance to Spanish language learning
• ✓ Quality and effectiveness of the product or service
• ✓ Positive feedback from our students and community
• ✓ Our instructors' professional experience and expertise

We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe will benefit our students, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We disclose all material connections between IberiaLink Institute and any merchants whose products or services we promote. If we have a financial relationship with a recommended provider, we will clearly indicate this in our content or through appropriate disclosure statements.

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional material on our website. All sponsored content will be clearly identified as such through one or more of the following methods:

• • Clear labeling with terms such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
• • Disclosure statements at the beginning or end of the content
• • Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored content from editorial content

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

We adhere to advertising disclosure guidelines established by regulatory authorities. All sponsored posts on our website comply with applicable advertising standards and are clearly distinguishable from our regular educational content.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

IberiaLink Institute may form partnerships with brands relevant to Spanish language education and cultural immersion. These partnerships may include:

• • Educational material publishers and distributors
• • Language technology companies
• • Cultural organizations and institutions
• • Study abroad programs and cultural exchange organizations

All brand partnerships are disclosed when relevant to the content being presented.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

While we may accept compensation for sponsored content, we maintain full editorial control over what we publish. We only accept sponsorships from brands and organizations that align with our educational values and quality standards. Our opinions and recommendations remain honest and unbiased, even in sponsored content.

Display Advertising Networks

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

• • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
• • Other reputable advertising platforms

These advertising networks may display ads based on your browsing history and interests across the internet.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior to provide targeted advertising. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.

Cookiege for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to:

• • Track which ads you have seen
• • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• • Personalize the ads shown to you
• • Prevent the same ad from being shown too frequently

For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Personalized advertising helps ensure that the ads you see are relevant to your interests. However, we respect your privacy and provide options for controlling personalized advertising as described in the User Rights section below.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options for managing the advertisements you see on our website:

• ✓ Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• ✓ Use browser settings to block or delete advertising cookies
• ✓ Opt out of personalized advertising through advertising network settings
• ✓ Use browser extensions or tools designed to manage online advertising

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• • Google Ads: Visit Google's Ad Settings page to control personalized advertising
• • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
• • Industry Opt-Out Pages: Use industry-standard opt-out pages provided by advertising industry associations

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads entirely. You will continue to see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

We and our advertising partners may collect information about your device and browsing behavior for advertising purposes. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. For more details about data collection, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding how your data is used for advertising purposes, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.