Advertising Disclosure

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Data Driven Wealth, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and financial relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may generate revenue through various advertising and affiliate programs, and how these relationships may influence the content on our website.

We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and providing honest, objective information to our visitors. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate Programs Participation

Data Driven Wealth participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support the operation and maintenance of our website and enable us to continue providing valuable financial analysis content.

Commission-Based Relationships

We may receive financial compensation through the following means:

  • Commissions from affiliate programs when users make purchases through our links
  • Referral fees from financial service providers and platforms
  • Performance-based compensation from business partners

Product Recommendation Policy

While we may receive compensation for recommending certain products or services, we only endorse tools, resources, and services that we believe provide genuine value. Our recommendations are based on professional analysis, industry research, and our assessment of quality and relevance to our audience's needs. We do not recommend products solely because they offer higher commission rates.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When we have a financial relationship with a company or service that we mention on our website, we will clearly disclose this relationship. These disclosures may appear as:

  • Affiliate link notifications
  • Partnership disclosures
  • Sponsored content labels

Sponsored Content

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. All sponsored content will be clearly identified with appropriate labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar designations. This ensures that you can easily distinguish between editorial content and paid promotional material.

Sponsored Post Labeling

Sponsored posts and articles will include clear disclosure statements at the beginning of the content. These disclosures explain that the content was created in partnership with or sponsored by a third party. Despite the sponsored nature of these posts, we maintain editorial control and ensure that all content meets our quality standards and provides value to our audience.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships transparently. Our partnerships may involve content creation, product reviews, case studies, or other collaborative efforts. We select partners whose values align with ours and whose products or services we believe will benefit our audience.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Even when content is sponsored or produced in partnership with a brand, we maintain our commitment to authenticity and accuracy. All opinions expressed in sponsored content represent our genuine professional assessment. We do not publish sponsored content that conflicts with our values or that we believe would mislead our audience.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

We use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior in order to provide relevant advertisements. The advertisements displayed on our site are managed by these third-party networks, and we do not control their content or targeting.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting techniques to show you advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. This involves collecting data about which websites you visit and what content you view. While we work with advertising partners who follow industry standards, we encourage you to review their privacy policies for detailed information about their data practices.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to track your interactions with advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies help deliver relevant ads and prevent you from seeing the same advertisement repeatedly. 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 factors such as your location, demographics, and browsing behavior. This personalization aims to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through various mechanisms described in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have several options for managing your advertising preferences:

  • Cookie Management: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our Cookie Preference Center
  • Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
  • Browser Extensions: Install browser extensions or privacy tools that block advertising trackers
  • Mobile Device Settings: Use your mobile device's privacy settings to limit ad tracking

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. You will continue to see generic advertisements that are not tailored to your interests.

FTC Compliance

Data Driven Wealth complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. In accordance with FTC requirements:

  • We clearly disclose material connections with companies whose products or services we recommend
  • Our endorsements reflect our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, and experiences
  • We disclose when we have received compensation for reviews or recommendations
  • We ensure all advertising and promotional content is clearly identified

Editorial Independence

Despite our advertising relationships and affiliate partnerships, we maintain strict editorial independence. Our content decisions are not influenced by the desire to generate advertising revenue. We are committed to:

  • Providing honest, objective analysis regardless of financial relationships
  • Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all published content
  • Prioritizing our audience's needs over potential revenue opportunities

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices.

Questions About Advertising

If you have any questions about our advertising practices or this Advertising Disclosure, please contact us:

Data Driven Wealth

101 California Street

San Francisco, CA 94111

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (415) 284-6391