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Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: November 7, 2025

// Our Commitment to Transparency

At Dev Labs, we believe in maintaining transparency about our business relationships and any financial arrangements that may influence the content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we handle advertising, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content.

We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information while complying with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and applicable advertising standards. This disclosure helps you understand when we may receive compensation for our recommendations or content.

// Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Program Participation

Dev Labs may participate in affiliate programs with certain technology vendors and service providers. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate relationships include partnerships with:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Development tools and software platforms
  • Educational resources and training programs
  • Technical services and APIs we use or recommend

Commission-Based Recommendations

When we recommend products or services through affiliate links, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. However, please know that:

  • Our recommendations are based on genuine experience and evaluation
  • We only recommend tools and services we believe provide real value
  • Affiliate relationships do not influence our honest assessments
  • You are never obligated to use our affiliate links

Financial Relationships

We maintain professional relationships with various technology companies and service providers. Some of these relationships involve financial arrangements such as referral fees, partnership agreements, or revenue-sharing models.

We are transparent about these relationships and always disclose when content may be influenced by financial considerations. Our primary goal remains providing valuable information and quality services to our clients.

// Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

When we publish sponsored content or paid promotions, we clearly label them to ensure transparency. Sponsored content may include:

  • Articles or blog posts created in partnership with brands
  • Product reviews compensated by manufacturers
  • Case studies featuring partner solutions
  • Guest posts from commercial entities

All sponsored content will be clearly marked with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement."

Editorial Independence

While we may accept compensation for sponsored content, we maintain editorial control and authenticity:

  • We only work with brands and products we believe in
  • Our honest opinions are never compromised by sponsorships
  • We disclose both advantages and limitations of featured products
  • Sponsors do not dictate our editorial content or reviews

Product Samples and Services

Occasionally, we receive free products, services, or access to platforms for evaluation purposes. When this occurs:

  • We disclose when products or services were provided at no cost
  • Our reviews remain objective regardless of how we obtained the product
  • We are not obligated to provide positive reviews
  • We return products after evaluation when requested

// Third-Party Advertising and Networks

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include:

  • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
  • Programmatic advertising platforms
  • Direct advertising partnerships with relevant tech companies

These advertising networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to display relevant advertisements.

Behavioral Targeting and Cookies

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Track your browsing behavior across websites
  • Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
  • Measure ad performance and engagement
  • Optimize ad delivery and frequency

For more information about how cookies are used, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We participate in ad personalization programs that allow advertisers to reach specific audiences. This involves:

  • Using demographic and interest data for ad targeting
  • Remarketing to previous website visitors
  • Creating custom audiences based on behavior patterns
  • Serving contextually relevant advertisements

// Your Rights and Controls

You have control over how advertising affects your experience on our website:

Ad Preference Management

You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings, Google Ad Settings, or other advertising network preference centers.

Opt-Out Procedures

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page. You can also manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page.

Data Collection

For information about what data is collected for advertising purposes and how it's used, please review our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

You have rights under GDPR and other privacy regulations to access, delete, or restrict the use of your data for advertising. Contact us to exercise these rights.

// FTC Compliance Statement

Dev Labs complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We ensure that:

  • All material connections between us and advertisers are disclosed
  • Our endorsements reflect honest opinions and genuine experiences
  • Claims about products and services are substantiated
  • Sponsored content is clearly and conspicuously labeled

// Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising relationships.

// Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about our advertising practices or this disclosure, please contact us:

Dev Labs

34 Anexartisias Street

3040 Limassol, Cyprus

Email: info@domain.com

Phone: +357 25 382 764