Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: January 20, 2026

At Cedarpoint, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and financial relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through advertising and affiliate partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing valuable, unbiased information.

Our Commitment to Transparency

We are committed to full transparency in all our business relationships and advertising practices. This disclosure is intended to inform you about the various ways we may earn revenue and how these relationships might influence the content you see on our website.

Our primary goal is to provide helpful, accurate information about accounting services and business management. While we may receive compensation through various means, we maintain editorial independence and strive to present balanced, useful content regardless of any financial relationships.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs allow websites to earn commissions by referring visitors to products or services offered by other companies. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission from that company.

Our Affiliate Participation

Cedarpoint may participate in affiliate programs with various companies that offer products or services relevant to accounting, business management, and related professional services. These may include:

• Accounting software providers
• Business management tools and platforms
• Professional development and training services
• Financial services and banking products
• Technology solutions for businesses

Affiliate Link Disclosure

When we include affiliate links in our content, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase or sign up through those links. This commission comes at no additional cost to you and does not affect the price you pay.

We clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links, either through specific labeling or through contextual disclosure. Our editorial decisions are not influenced by potential affiliate commissions, and we only recommend products or services we believe may be valuable to our audience.

Product Recommendations and Reviews

When we recommend products, services, or tools, our recommendations are based on:

• Professional experience and expertise in the accounting field
• Research into features, benefits, and limitations
• Feedback from professionals in our industry
• Actual use or evaluation where possible

While we may receive compensation for some recommendations, this does not influence our editorial judgment. We maintain independence in our assessments and disclose any financial relationships that may exist.

We encourage you to conduct your own research and due diligence before making any purchasing decisions based on our recommendations.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such using one or more of the following disclosures:

• "Sponsored," "Sponsored Content," or "Advertisement"
• "Paid Promotion" or "Paid Partnership"
• "In Partnership With" followed by the brand name

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnerships with brands and companies to create content, promote services, or support initiatives that align with our mission. These partnerships are always disclosed transparently, and we maintain editorial control over any content we produce.

Content Authenticity

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain our commitment to accuracy, usefulness, and authenticity. Sponsored content reflects our genuine assessment and perspective, and we only partner with brands whose values align with our own and whose products or services we believe may benefit our audience.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising

Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These ads are served by advertising partners and may be based on your browsing behavior, interests, or demographic information.

Behavioral Targeting and Cookies

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites in order to provide advertisements that may be of interest to you.

For more information about how cookies are used on our website and how you can control them, please review our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization

We may work with advertising partners that personalize ads based on your online activity. You have choices about the collection and use of your information for ad personalization, which are detailed in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Editorial Independence

Despite any financial relationships or advertising arrangements, we maintain complete editorial independence. Our content decisions are made based on what we believe will be most valuable and relevant to our audience, not on potential revenue or advertising relationships.

We do not allow advertisers or partners to influence our editorial content, and we reserve the right to refuse advertising or partnerships that we believe conflict with our values or could be misleading to our audience.

FTC Compliance

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. In accordance with FTC requirements:

• We clearly disclose any material connection between us and the products or services we recommend
• We ensure that all endorsements and testimonials are truthful and reflect honest opinions
• We disclose any compensation received for recommendations or endorsements
• We maintain transparency about financial relationships that might influence our content

User Rights and Controls

Managing Advertisement Preferences

You have several options for managing how you experience advertisements on our website:

• Adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Opt out of personalized advertising through our Cookie Policy page
• Use browser extensions that block advertisements
• Utilize do-not-track settings in your browser

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:

• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Review and adjust your Google Ads settings
• Configure your mobile device settings to limit ad tracking
• Use the cookie management tools on our Cookie Policy page

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding the collection and use of your data for advertising purposes. These rights are detailed in our Privacy Policy.

Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about our advertising practices, specific partnerships, or how we maintain transparency in our business relationships, we encourage you to contact us.

We welcome feedback about our advertising disclosure practices and are committed to maintaining the trust of our audience through clear, honest communication about our business relationships.