Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Stratocumu, we believe in maintaining transparency about our business relationships and how our website is supported financially. This Advertising Disclosure explains the various ways we may earn revenue through partnerships, affiliate programs, sponsored content, and advertising.
We are committed to providing honest, accurate information about cloud computing education. Any financial relationships that might influence our content are disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising regulations and ethical standards.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Programs?
Affiliate programs allow us to earn a commission when visitors click on certain links and make purchases through those links. This is a common way educational websites support their operations while providing free content and resources to visitors.
Our Affiliate Partnerships
Stratocumu participates in affiliate programs with various technology providers and educational platforms, including:
- Cloud service providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)
- Online learning platforms offering complementary courses
- Technical book publishers and educational resources
- Software tools and development platforms relevant to cloud computing
- Certification preparation services and practice exam providers
How Affiliate Links Work
When we reference third-party products or services that we believe may benefit our audience, we may include affiliate links. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether or not you use our affiliate link.
Affiliate links may appear in course materials, blog posts, resource recommendations, or other content on our website. We strive to clearly identify affiliate relationships where practical.
Our Recommendation Policy
We only recommend products, services, and resources that we genuinely believe provide value to those learning cloud computing. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence whether we recommend a product. We maintain editorial independence and base our recommendations on:
- Relevance to cloud computing education
- Quality and reliability of the offering
- Value proposition for learners and IT professionals
- Alignment with industry best practices
- Feedback from our community and participants
Sponsored Content
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or brand partnerships. Any content created in collaboration with or sponsored by third parties will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "In collaboration with," or similar disclosure language at the beginning of the content.
Editorial Standards for Sponsored Content
While we may receive compensation for sponsored content, we maintain editorial control and integrity:
- Sponsored content must be relevant to our audience and align with our educational focus
- We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that don't meet our quality standards
- All sponsored content must be factually accurate and provide genuine value
- We will not misrepresent sponsored content as independent editorial content
- Our core educational programs and course materials are not influenced by sponsorships
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with technology companies, cloud providers, or educational organizations. These partnerships might involve co-marketing initiatives, joint events, or collaborative content creation. Material partnerships that could influence our content will be disclosed transparently.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across multiple websites. We do not control the content of these advertisements or the practices of advertising networks.
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting to show you ads based on your interests and browsing history. This practice, also known as interest-based advertising, involves:
- Collecting information about your visits to our website and other sites
- Using cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Building profiles about your interests to deliver relevant ads
- Serving personalized advertisements across the web
You can manage your advertising preferences through our cookie management tools or directly through advertising network opt-out mechanisms.
Google Analytics and Advertising
We may use Google Analytics with advertising features enabled, including remarketing, demographics and interests reporting, and campaign management. This allows us to understand our audience better and serve more relevant content and advertisements. You can opt out of Google Analytics advertising features through Google's ad settings or browser extensions.
Advertising Standards
While we work with reputable advertising networks, we do not control all aspects of third-party advertisements. We strive to exclude inappropriate ad categories, but if you encounter objectionable advertising on our site, please contact us so we can address it with our advertising partners.
Your Rights and Controls
Advertising Preference Management
You have control over how advertising affects your experience on our website:
- Manage cookie preferences through our cookie management interface
- Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
- Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out pages
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser (though not all networks honor this)
- Use browser extensions that block advertising trackers
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can:
- Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
- Use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
- Adjust settings in Google Ad Settings
- Configure privacy settings on social media platforms
- Manage cookie preferences on our Cookie Policy page
Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes typically includes browsing behavior, device information, and general demographic data. For detailed information about how we and our partners collect and use data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. We do not knowingly share personally identifiable information with advertisers without your consent.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding data collection for advertising under regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or similar privacy laws. These rights may include accessing, deleting, or restricting processing of your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for information on exercising these rights.
Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with applicable advertising regulations, including guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and similar regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions. We are committed to:
- Clearly disclosing material connections between us and third parties
- Providing honest and accurate representations in all content
- Maintaining editorial integrity even when compensation is involved
- Respecting consumer protection laws and advertising standards
- Updating this disclosure as our advertising practices evolve
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure regularly to stay informed about how our website is supported.
Questions About Advertising
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, or this disclosure, please contact us:
Email: info@domain.com
Phone: +66-1311 Asayama-cho 3-chome, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture 486-0857
Address: 66-1311 Asayama-cho 3-chome, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture 486-0857
We value your trust and are committed to maintaining transparency in all our business relationships.