Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Mosswick, we believe in full transparency regarding our advertising practices and financial relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through advertising, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content. We want you to understand these relationships so you can make informed decisions about the information and recommendations you encounter on our website.

We maintain editorial independence and never let financial relationships compromise the quality or integrity of our content. Our recommendations are based on genuine belief in the value of products and services we discuss.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Mosswick participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or take a specific action. These commissions help support our work and allow us to continue providing valuable content and resources.

How Affiliate Links Work

Commission-Based Compensation: When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a percentage of the sale or a flat fee from the merchant. This doesn't cost you anything extra—you pay the same price you would without using our link.

Product Recommendations: We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe will benefit our audience. Our recommendations are based on our experience, research, and understanding of what serves healthcare and wellness professionals.

Editorial Independence: Financial relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or the objectivity of our content. We maintain full editorial control over all recommendations and will clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links.

Affiliate Program Participation

We may participate in affiliate programs offered by:

  • Marketing software and tools providers
  • Healthcare technology platforms
  • Professional development and education services
  • Business services and consulting resources
  • Other products and services relevant to healthcare marketing

Sponsored Content

Identification of Paid Content

When content on our website is sponsored or paid for by a third party, we clearly label it as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language. This ensures you always know when content involves a financial arrangement.

Sponsored Post Policies

  • Clear Labeling: All sponsored content is prominently labeled at the beginning of the article or post
  • Quality Standards: Sponsored content must meet our editorial quality standards and provide genuine value to our audience
  • Relevance Requirement: We only accept sponsorships from brands and organizations relevant to healthcare and wellness marketing
  • No Misleading Claims: Sponsored content must be truthful, accurate, and comply with applicable advertising regulations

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into longer-term partnerships with brands or organizations, we disclose these relationships. Brand partnerships may involve:

  • Multiple sponsored posts or content series
  • Co-created educational content or resources
  • Event sponsorships or speaking engagements
  • Product testing or review opportunities

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Even in sponsored content, we maintain editorial control and only share our honest opinions. If we have concerns about a product or service, we will communicate them clearly, regardless of financial relationships.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

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

  • Google AdSense and other contextual advertising platforms
  • Healthcare-specific advertising networks
  • Professional services advertising programs

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertising networks use behavioral targeting to show you ads based on your browsing history and interests. This practice involves:

  • Cookie Usage: Advertising networks place cookies on your device to track your browsing patterns across websites
  • Interest-Based Ads: Ads are selected based on topics you've shown interest in during your browsing sessions
  • Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of behavioral advertising through your cookie preferences or browser settings

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising services use cookies to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Measure ad performance and effectiveness
  • Prevent you from seeing the same ad too many times
  • Understand which ads led to conversions or actions

You can manage your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page.

Ad Personalization Practices

We respect your privacy choices regarding personalized advertising. You can control ad personalization by:

  • Adjusting your cookie preferences on our website
  • Using browser privacy settings
  • Opting out through industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance
  • Using browser extensions that block advertising trackers

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over your advertising experience on our website. You can:

Manage Cookie Preferences

Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust which types of cookies you allow, including advertising and personalization cookies.

Browser Settings

Configure your browser to block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or use private browsing mode.

Ad Blocker Tools

Use browser extensions or ad blocking software to control which ads you see across all websites.

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

  1. Visit our Cookie Policy page and disable advertising cookies
  2. Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info
  3. Adjust Google's ad personalization settings if you have a Google account
  4. Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

Please note that opting out of personalized ads doesn't mean you won't see any ads—you'll still see advertisements, but they won't be tailored to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and content viewed
  • Time spent on site and interaction patterns
  • Referral source and search terms

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA, including the right to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your advertising data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

FTC Compliance

Mosswick complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. This means:

  • We clearly disclose all material connections with advertisers and partners
  • Our endorsements reflect genuine opinions and experiences
  • We provide truthful claims that are substantiated by evidence
  • We clearly label sponsored content and paid partnerships
  • We distinguish between editorial content and advertising

Our commitment to FTC compliance ensures you can trust the integrity of our content and recommendations.

Questions and Concerns

We take our disclosure obligations seriously and want to ensure complete transparency in our advertising practices. If you have questions about:

  • Whether specific content is sponsored or contains affiliate links
  • Our relationships with advertisers or partners
  • How to opt out of personalized advertising
  • Your rights regarding advertising data

Please don't hesitate to contact us through our contact form. We're committed to answering your questions and addressing any concerns about our advertising practices.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll update this page and note the revision date.

We encourage you to review this disclosure regularly to stay informed about how we handle advertising relationships and revenue. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated disclosure.