Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: March 15, 2025
Our commitment to transparency
Spectriq is committed to clear and honest communication about any advertising relationships that may influence the content on this website. This disclosure is provided in accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and applicable transparency requirements.
We believe visitors deserve to know when content may be influenced by a commercial relationship. The following sections explain how advertising works on this site and what it means for the content you read.
Affiliate relationships
Participation in Affiliate Programs
Spectriq may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that if you click on certain links and subsequently make a purchase or take an action, Spectriq may receive a commission or referral fee from the third-party provider.
Commission-Based Links
Where affiliate links appear on this site, they will function identically to standard links. Any commission received does not affect the price you pay for a product or service. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial decisions about what to recommend.
Product Recommendation Policies
Recommendations on this site are based on relevance and usefulness to our audience. We do not recommend products or services solely because of a financial relationship. Where a financial relationship exists, it is disclosed.
Financial Relationship Transparency
Spectriq will disclose all material financial relationships with third parties that may affect content on this site. If you have questions about whether a specific piece of content involves a financial relationship, you're welcome to ask via our contact form.
Sponsored content
Identification of Paid Content
Any content that has been funded or influenced by a paying third party will be clearly identified as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or similar labeling. This labeling will appear prominently at the beginning of the relevant content.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policy
Sponsored posts are labeled in a manner that a reasonable reader would recognize. We do not attempt to disguise sponsored content as editorial content. The distinction between editorial and paid material is maintained consistently.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
Where Spectriq has an ongoing brand partnership with a company, this will be disclosed in any content that references or reviews that company's products or services.
Content Authenticity
Sponsored relationships do not grant partners editorial control over content. While sponsoring parties may suggest topics or review factual accuracy, the final content reflects our own assessment and is not approved or censored by sponsors.
Third-party advertising
Display Advertising Networks
Spectriq may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on this site. These networks may serve ads based on your browsing history across websites, a practice known as interest-based or behavioral advertising.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements. Spectriq does not control the specific data collected by these networks.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising-related cookies may be placed on your device by third-party advertising partners when you visit this site. You can manage these preferences through our Cookie Settings page.
Ad Personalization Practices
Where you have consented to advertising cookies, personalized ads may be shown based on your interests and online behavior. This consent can be withdrawn at any time through our cookie preference settings.
Your rights and controls
Ad Preference Management
You may manage your advertising cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Policy page. From there, you can enable or disable advertising, analytics, and personalization cookies independently.
Opt-Out Procedures
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings, through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool, or through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Opting out does not prevent ads from appearing — it prevents them from being personalized.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Data collected for advertising purposes through this site is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks. We encourage you to review those policies for more specific information on how your data is handled.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar regulations regarding data used for advertising purposes. These may include the right to know, access, delete, or opt out of the sale of personal information. To exercise these rights, please use our contact form.