Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Affiliate relationships allow us to earn commissions when you purchase products or services through links on our website. When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you.

Our Affiliate Participation

We participate in affiliate programs with companies that offer:

• • Chinese language learning materials and textbooks
• • Educational software and mobile applications
• • Language learning technology and tools
• • Cultural products and resources related to Chinese language study

How We Choose Affiliates

We only establish affiliate relationships with companies whose products and services we genuinely believe can benefit language learners. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our assessment of a product's quality or suitability. We recommend only products and services that we have evaluated and believe provide value to our students.

Financial Disclosure

When we include affiliate links in our content, we clearly indicate this relationship. Commission rates vary by program and product, but typically range from 5% to 20% of the purchase price. These commissions help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing quality language instruction.

Your Choice

You are never obligated to purchase through our affiliate links. You are free to search for and purchase products independently. The price you pay is typically the same whether you use our links or not.

Identification of Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish content that is sponsored by or created in partnership with other organizations. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such with designations like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "In collaboration with." We maintain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure it meets our quality standards and provides genuine value to our audience.

Sponsored Post Guidelines

Our sponsored content adheres to these principles:

• • All sponsored content is clearly disclosed at the beginning of the post
• • We only accept sponsorships from companies aligned with our educational values
• • Sponsored content must be relevant and useful to language learners
• • We maintain honest, balanced perspectives even in sponsored posts
• • Our opinions and recommendations remain independent and authentic

Brand Partnerships

We occasionally partner with educational brands for events, workshops, or special programs. These partnerships are disclosed to participants and do not affect the quality of instruction or the independence of our educational approach. Any partnership that might present a conflict of interest is carefully evaluated and disclosed.

Authenticity Guarantee

Even when content is sponsored, our reviews and assessments are based on genuine experience and evaluation. We will not promote products or services we haven't personally examined or that we don't believe serve our students' interests. Our reputation for educational excellence is paramount.

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are selected by the advertising networks based on various factors including your browsing behavior, demographics, and interests. We do not have direct control over which specific advertisements appear, though we maintain standards for acceptable content.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests and online activity. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads more relevant to your interests. For more information about how cookies work and your choices1-30-1 Toyoda, Minami-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, 457-0841 see our Cookie Policy.

Data Collection for Advertising

Third-party advertising partners may collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. Information collected may include:

• • Pages you visit on our website
• • Time spent on different pages
• • Clicks on advertisements
• • Device information and browser type
• • General geographic location

Advertising Standards

We work to ensure that advertisements displayed on our website meet basic standards of decency and relevance. We prohibit advertisements that are misleading, offensive, or inappropriate for an educational environment. If you encounter an advertisement that concerns you, contact us so we can address it with our advertising partners.

Managing Ad Preferences

You have several options to control the advertising you see:

• • Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
• • Use browser extensions that block advertisements
• • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
• • Modify privacy settings in your browser or mobile device

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies, you can visit industry opt-out pages such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative. Please note that opting out doesn't mean you'll see fewer ads, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Impact of Opting Out

Blocking or limiting advertising does not affect your ability to access our educational content or courses. However, advertising revenue helps support our free content and keeps course costs accessible. We appreciate your understanding of this balance.

Privacy Rights Under Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding data collection for advertising purposes under regulations such as GDPR or other privacy laws. Please see our Privacy Policy for detailed information about your privacy rights and how to exercise them.