Advertising Disclosure

Transparency in all our commercial relationships and partnerships

Last updated: August 2, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

Transparency First

Elite Scrum Academy is committed to complete transparency in all advertising relationships and commercial partnerships. This disclosure ensures you have full knowledge of any potential commercial interests that may influence our content or recommendations.

At Elite Scrum Academy, we believe in maintaining the highest standards of transparency and ethical business practices. This advertising disclosure policy outlines all commercial relationships, affiliate partnerships, sponsored content arrangements, and advertising practices that may influence the content on our website or in our communications.

We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about Scrum Master training and professional development. Any commercial relationships or advertising arrangements are clearly disclosed to ensure you can make informed decisions about our services and recommendations.

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for advertising transparency and consumer protection, adapted for Sri Lankan business practices and local regulations.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Participation in Affiliate Programs

Elite Scrum Academy participates in select affiliate marketing programs with carefully vetted partners that align with our educational mission and quality standards.

Current Affiliate Partnerships Include:

  • Professional development books and educational resources
  • Software tools and platforms relevant to Scrum and agile methodologies
  • Complementary certification programs from recognized industry bodies
  • Online learning platforms and course providers

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, Elite Scrum Academy may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate commissions help support our educational content creation and website maintenance.

How It Works

  • • No additional cost to you
  • • Commission paid by the merchant
  • • Helps fund our free educational content
  • • Only products we genuinely recommend

Clear Identification

  • • Affiliate links clearly marked
  • • Disclosure statements provided
  • • Alternative non-affiliate sources offered
  • • Honest reviews and recommendations

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product recommendations are based on genuine evaluation and alignment with our educational standards, not solely on potential commission earnings.

Quality First Approach

We only recommend products and services that we have personally evaluated and believe will genuinely benefit our students and the Scrum community.

Unbiased Reviews

Our reviews include both positive and negative aspects, regardless of affiliate status, to help you make informed decisions.

Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, course curriculum, or training recommendations.

Financial Relationship Transparency

Material Connection Disclosure: Elite Scrum Academy has financial relationships with some of the companies and products mentioned on our website. This includes affiliate commissions, partnership agreements, and promotional considerations.

Independence Guarantee: Despite these financial relationships, we maintain editorial independence and our primary commitment is to providing honest, valuable content to our students and the professional community.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Paid Content

All sponsored content, paid promotions, and advertorial material on our website and in our communications are clearly identified and labeled to distinguish them from our editorial content.

Clear Labeling Standards:

  • "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," or "Advertisement" labels
  • Disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored content
  • Visual design elements to distinguish sponsored content
  • Clear terms of sponsorship arrangements

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

When we publish sponsored posts or promotional content on our website or social media channels, they are clearly marked and distinguished from our regular educational content.

Website Sponsored Posts

  • • Prominent "Sponsored" banner
  • • Different background color or border
  • • Disclosure in post introduction
  • • Separate "Sponsored Content" category

Social Media Promotions

  • • #Sponsored or #Ad hashtags
  • • Platform-specific disclosure features
  • • Clear mention of brand partnership
  • • FTC-compliant disclosure language

Brand Partnership Disclosures

Elite Scrum Academy maintains partnerships with select companies in the agile and professional development space. These relationships are disclosed transparently.

Current Brand Partners:

  • Agile project management software providers for educational discounts
  • Professional certification bodies for examination support
  • Educational publishers for curriculum resources
  • Corporate training partners for placement opportunities

Content Authenticity Guarantees

We guarantee that all content, whether sponsored or editorial, maintains our high standards for educational value and professional integrity.

All sponsored content undergoes editorial review for accuracy and relevance
Sponsored partners must align with our educational mission and values
We retain editorial control over all content presentation and messaging

Third-Party Advertising Networks and Policies

Display Advertising Networks

Elite Scrum Academy may use third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements to our website visitors. These networks operate independently and have their own privacy and data collection policies.

Advertising Networks We May Use:

  • Google AdSense for relevant educational content ads
  • Professional development focused ad networks
  • Career and training related advertising platforms
  • Technology and business education ad providers

Ad Content Standards:

  • Professional and educational focus
  • Relevant to our audience interests
  • No inappropriate or offensive content
  • No misleading or deceptive advertisements

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to show you advertisements based on your browsing history and interests across different websites.

How Behavioral Targeting Works

Advertising networks collect data about your visits to various websites to create interest profiles and show more relevant advertisements.

Data Collection Methods

This targeting typically uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your online activity across participating websites.

Privacy Considerations

While this data is typically aggregated and anonymized, you have control over these targeting preferences through browser settings and ad network opt-out tools.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising cookies are used to make advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies are typically managed by our advertising partners rather than directly by Elite Scrum Academy.

Ad Serving

Cookies help determine which ads to show you

Performance Tracking

Measure ad effectiveness and user engagement

Interest Targeting

Show ads relevant to your professional interests

Ad Personalization Practices

We strive to ensure that advertisements shown on our website are relevant to professional development and career advancement in the agile and project management fields.

Educational Focus: Ads prioritize learning and professional development content
Career Relevance: Advertisements align with career advancement in agile methodologies
Quality Control: Regular review of ad content to ensure appropriateness and relevance

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management Options

You have several options to control the types of advertisements you see and how your data is used for advertising purposes.

Browser-Level Controls

  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear existing advertising cookies
  • Use private/incognito browsing mode

Ad Network Controls

  • Visit ad network preference centers
  • Opt out of behavioral targeting
  • Customize ad categories and interests
  • Reset advertising identifier

Opt-Out Procedures

If you prefer not to receive targeted advertisements, you can opt out of advertising tracking through several industry-standard methods.

Industry Opt-Out Resources:

Digital Advertising Alliance: Industry-wide opt-out tools
Network Advertising Initiative: Comprehensive opt-out options
Google Ad Settings: Control Google advertising preferences

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

We want you to understand what data may be collected for advertising purposes and how it's used to personalize your ad experience.

Data Types

  • • Page visit history
  • • Time spent on pages
  • • Click interactions
  • • Device and browser info

Usage Purposes

  • • Ad relevance improvement
  • • Interest category assignment
  • • Ad frequency management
  • • Performance measurement

Your Control

  • • Opt-out anytime
  • • Clear stored data
  • • Adjust preferences
  • • Request data deletion

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Your rights regarding advertising data collection and use are protected under applicable privacy regulations and our commitment to data protection.

Right to Know: Information about what advertising data is collected and how it's used
Right to Opt-Out: Refuse targeted advertising and behavioral tracking
Right to Delete: Request removal of advertising data and profiles
Right to Contact: Reach out with questions or concerns about advertising practices