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:
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:
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.
Brand Partnerships
We partner with technology companies and educational platforms that complement our data architecture curriculum and provide genuine value to students.
Labeling Policies
Sponsored content follows strict labeling guidelines to ensure transparency and compliance with advertising standards and educational regulations.
Content Authenticity
All sponsored content maintains educational integrity and provides genuine value to students, regardless of commercial arrangements.
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:
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:
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.
Opt-Out Procedures
Simple and comprehensive opt-out mechanisms for all advertising and data collection activities.
Data Collection Controls
Complete visibility and control over what data is collected for advertising purposes.
Privacy Rights
Full compliance with Sri Lankan privacy regulations and international privacy standards.
Exercise Your Advertising Rights
Take control of your advertising experience and data privacy preferences through our comprehensive management tools.