Advertising Disclosure

Transparency in our advertising relationships and sponsored content is fundamental to maintaining trust with our educational community.

Last updated: August 2, 2025

Transparency Commitment

DataArchitect.lk is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity in all our advertising and promotional activities. This disclosure statement explains our advertising relationships, sponsored content policies, and affiliate partnerships to ensure you have complete visibility into how we fund our educational services.

We believe that transparency builds trust, and trust is essential for effective learning relationships. All advertising and promotional activities are clearly identified and comply with applicable Sri Lankan advertising standards and international best practices for educational institutions.

Our Commitment

We maintain strict editorial independence and never compromise educational quality or integrity for commercial considerations. All recommendations are based on educational merit and student benefit.

Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate Programs Participation

DataArchitect.lk participates in select affiliate programs with educational technology providers, software companies, and professional certification organizations that align with our curriculum and student needs.

Current Affiliate Partners Include:

• Database software providers
• Cloud platform training resources
• Professional certification programs
• Technical learning platforms
• Industry conference organizers
• Professional development tools

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When you click on certain links on our website and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate commissions help support our educational operations and keep our course fees competitive.

Link Identification

Affiliate links are clearly marked and identified in our course materials and website content.

Commission Structure

Commission rates vary by partner and are typically 3-8% of purchase value for software and educational products.

No Additional Cost

Affiliate commissions do not increase prices for students and are paid by the partner company.

Product Recommendation Policies

All product recommendations are based primarily on educational value, student feedback, and industry relevance. Financial considerations, while present, are secondary to educational merit in our recommendation process.

Recommendation Criteria:

• Educational relevance to data architecture curriculum
• Positive student outcomes and feedback
• Industry standard tools and platforms
• Cost-effectiveness for professional development
• Long-term career value and skill applicability

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain complete transparency about our financial relationships with affiliate partners. All material connections are disclosed, and we regularly review our partnerships to ensure they align with our educational mission and student interests. Revenue from affiliate relationships represents less than 15% of our total institute funding.

Sponsored Content

Content Identification

All sponsored content is clearly labeled with "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" designations at the beginning of the content.

• Clear visual distinction from editorial content
• Standard disclosure language compliance
• Consistent labeling across all platforms

Brand Partnerships

We partner with technology companies and educational platforms that complement our data architecture curriculum and provide genuine value to students.

• Technology demonstration partnerships
• Guest lecture sponsorships
• Career placement collaborations

Labeling Policies

Sponsored content follows strict labeling guidelines to ensure transparency and compliance with advertising standards and educational regulations.

• FTC compliance for sponsored content
• Sri Lankan advertising standard adherence
• Educational content authenticity maintenance

Content Authenticity

All sponsored content maintains educational integrity and provides genuine value to students, regardless of commercial arrangements.

• Editorial independence in content creation
• Factual accuracy verification processes
• Student benefit prioritization

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

We use select third-party advertising networks to display relevant educational and professional development advertisements to our website visitors. These networks help fund our educational content while maintaining relevance to our audience.

Advertising Networks Used:

• Educational technology platforms
• Professional development services
• Technology certification programs
• Career advancement resources
• Industry conference promotions
• Relevant software and tool advertisements

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests related to data architecture and professional development.

Interest-Based Advertising

Advertisements tailored to your professional interests and educational goals in data architecture.

Behavioral Analysis

Anonymous analysis of site usage patterns to improve advertisement relevance and user experience.

Privacy Protection

No personally identifiable information is shared with advertisers without explicit consent.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising cookies help deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie policy settings and browser configurations.

Cookie Management:

• Granular control through our Cookie Policy page
• Browser-level cookie blocking and management
• Opt-out options for behavioral advertising
• Regular cookie preference review and updates

Ad Personalization Practices

Advertisement personalization focuses on professional development and educational content relevant to data architecture careers. We maintain strict standards to ensure advertisements align with our educational mission and provide genuine value to our professional community.

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

Control your advertising experience through granular preference settings and cookie management tools.

• Customize advertisement categories
• Control behavioral targeting settings
• Manage data collection preferences

Opt-Out Procedures

Simple and comprehensive opt-out mechanisms for all advertising and data collection activities.

• One-click opt-out for all advertising
• Browser-level advertisement blocking
• Email marketing unsubscribe options

Data Collection Controls

Complete visibility and control over what data is collected for advertising purposes.

• View data collection practices
• Request data deletion
• Control sharing with third parties

Privacy Rights

Full compliance with Sri Lankan privacy regulations and international privacy standards.

• Right to access advertising data
• Right to rectify incorrect information
• Right to data portability

Exercise Your Advertising Rights

Take control of your advertising experience and data privacy preferences through our comprehensive management tools.