Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At DeutschBridge Academy, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising practices and financial relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and partnership arrangements, and how we ensure that any commercial relationships do not compromise the integrity or quality of our educational content and recommendations.
We are committed to providing honest, accurate information about our services and any third-party products or services we may recommend. This disclosure is provided in accordance with consumer protection regulations and best practices in advertising ethics.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
What Are Affiliate Relationships?
An affiliate relationship exists when we receive compensation for referring customers to third-party products, services, or resources. This compensation is typically in the form of a commission based on sales, clicks, or other actions taken by visitors who use our referral links.
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our operations and allows us to continue providing quality German language education and resources.
Types of Affiliate Programs
We may participate in affiliate programs related to:
- • German language learning resources, textbooks, and educational materials
- • Language certification exam preparation materials and testing services
- • Educational technology platforms and software tools
- • Travel services for study abroad or language immersion programs
- • Professional development resources relevant to German language careers
Commission Structure
Our affiliate commissions vary depending on the program and product type. These commissions:
- • Do not increase the price you pay for products or services
- • Are paid by the merchant or service provider, not by you
- • Help support our educational mission and operations
- • Do not influence our honest opinions or recommendations
Our Product Recommendation Policy
We maintain strict standards for any products or services we recommend:
- ✓ We only recommend products and services that we believe genuinely benefit German language learners
- ✓ Our recommendations are based on educational value, quality, and relevance to our students
- ✓ We maintain editorial independence and do not allow affiliate relationships to influence our content
- ✓ We disclose affiliate relationships clearly when recommending products
Financial Transparency
When we include affiliate links on our website, we clearly indicate that these are affiliate relationships. We believe in full transparency about our financial relationships and how they may benefit our organization while ensuring they do not compromise the quality or objectivity of our educational content.
Sponsored Content and Paid Partnerships
What Is Sponsored Content?
Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, or other materials created in collaboration with or paid for by third-party companies or organizations. This content is designed to provide value to our audience while supporting our business operations through paid partnerships.
Identification of Sponsored Content
All sponsored content on our website is clearly labeled to ensure transparency. You will see clear indicators such as:
- • "Sponsored by [Company Name]" at the beginning or end of content
- • "Paid Partnership" or "Advertisement" labels where appropriate
- • Visual indicators that distinguish sponsored content from editorial content
- • Disclosure statements explaining the commercial nature of the relationship
Editorial Independence
While we accept sponsored content, we maintain editorial control and ensure that all content meets our quality standards. Sponsored content must be relevant to German language learning and provide genuine value to our audience. We reserve the right to reject any sponsored content that does not meet our standards or align with our educational mission.
Brand Partnership Disclosure
We may form partnerships with brands and organizations related to German language education. These partnerships may involve:
- • Collaborative educational content development
- • Co-branded courses or materials
- • Event sponsorships or educational workshops
- • Resource sharing or cross-promotion initiatives
All such partnerships are disclosed clearly when relevant to our content or services.
Content Authenticity
We guarantee that all opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect genuine assessments based on our educational expertise. We do not allow sponsors to dictate the content of reviews, recommendations, or educational guidance. Our primary obligation is to our students and the integrity of the information we provide.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These advertisements help support our operations and allow us to offer free educational resources and content to visitors. Advertisement content is selected by the advertising networks and may be based on your browsing behavior and interests.
Advertising Networks We May Use
We may work with various advertising networks and platforms, including but not limited to:
- • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
- • Social media advertising platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- • Education-focused advertising networks
- • Retargeting and remarketing platforms
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across different websites. This information is used to:
- • Display advertisements that are relevant to your interests
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- • Provide analytics about ad performance and user engagement
- • Optimize ad delivery and targeting
For more information about cookies and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Advertisement Content Standards
While we use third-party advertising networks, we maintain standards for acceptable advertising content. We reserve the right to block or remove advertisements that are inappropriate, misleading, or inconsistent with our educational mission and values.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Track advertisement impressions and clicks
- • Build profiles of user interests for targeted advertising
- • Prevent duplicate ad displays
- • Measure conversion rates and campaign effectiveness
You can manage your cookie preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or advertising network opt-out tools.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
Your Advertising Preferences
You have control over the advertising you see and how your data is used for advertising purposes. You can:
- ✓ Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- ✓ Opt out of personalized advertising through browser settings
- ✓ Use ad blocking software to prevent display advertisements
- ✓ Visit advertising network opt-out pages to control tracking
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising:
- • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at youradchoices.com
- • Use Google Ads Settings to control personalized ads from Google
- • Adjust privacy settings on social media platforms
- • Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will still see generic, non-targeted advertisements.
Data Collection Transparency
We are transparent about the data collected for advertising purposes. This may include browsing history, page views, clicks, device information, and general demographic data. For detailed information about data collection and privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data under privacy regulations such as GDPR or similar laws. These rights may include the right to access, rectify, or delete your advertising-related data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
Regulatory Compliance
DeutschBridge Academy is committed to complying with all applicable advertising regulations and guidelines. We adhere to principles established by consumer protection authorities and industry best practices for advertising disclosure.
Our advertising practices are designed to be truthful, transparent, and not misleading. We ensure that all material connections between our organization and advertisers, affiliates, or sponsors are clearly disclosed to our audience.
If you have concerns about any advertising content or disclosure on our website, please contact us so we can address the issue promptly.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this disclosure regularly to stay informed about how we handle advertising and commercial relationships. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated disclosure.
Questions About Advertising?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us:
DeutschBridge Academy
580-9 Sanku-cho, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, 329-2745
Email: info@mexiraline.com
Phone: +81-28-322-2600