Advertising Disclosure
Transparency in our advertising relationships and sponsored content
Last updated: July 25, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At DataFlow Academy, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and financial arrangements. This disclosure explains how we may receive compensation for recommendations, partnerships, and sponsored content to help you make informed decisions about our services.
Our educational mission remains paramount, and all advertising relationships are carefully evaluated to ensure they align with our commitment to providing high-quality data engineering education to students in Sri Lanka.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Educational Technology Partners
Cloud Platform Partnerships:
- • Amazon Web Services: We receive educational credits and potential referral commissions when students sign up for AWS accounts
- • Google Cloud Platform: Educational partnership providing free credits and training resources
- • Microsoft Azure: Academic alliance program with potential commission on enterprise accounts
Software Tool Affiliations:
- • Data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- • Development tools and IDEs
- • Database management systems
- • Project management and collaboration tools
Commission Structure
How We Earn Commissions:
- • Referral Links: When you click links to partner services and make purchases
- • Educational Discounts: Commission on student subscriptions to learning platforms
- • Career Services: Placement fees from hiring partners when students are successfully employed
- • Certification Programs: Revenue sharing with certification bodies
Financial Transparency:
- • All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed
- • Commission rates range from 5-20% depending on service
- • No additional cost to students
- • Earnings support our educational mission
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
Content Sponsorship Policies
1. Clear Identification
All sponsored content is clearly labeled with "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" tags to ensure transparency with our audience.
2. Editorial Independence
Sponsored content maintains our editorial standards and educational value. We only partner with brands that align with our mission.
3. Student-First Approach
All sponsored content must provide genuine value to our students and the data engineering community.
Brand Partnership Categories
Technology Companies
Partnerships with software providers, cloud platforms, and development tool vendors that enhance our curriculum.
Recruitment Agencies
Collaborations with Sri Lankan and international hiring partners to provide career opportunities for graduates.
Educational Platforms
Partnerships with complementary learning platforms and certification providers in the data field.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Advertising Networks Used
- Google AdSense: Display advertisements relevant to data engineering and technology careers
- Facebook Advertising: Targeted social media advertising for course promotion in Sri Lanka
- LinkedIn Campaign Manager: Professional network advertising targeting IT professionals
- Industry Publications: Advertisements in data science and technology publications
Behavioral Targeting Practices
- Cookie Usage: Third-party cookies track your interests for relevant ad delivery
- Remarketing: Display ads to previous website visitors across partner networks
- Interest Targeting: Ads based on technology, education, and career-related browsing
- Geographic Targeting: Location-based advertising focused on South Asian markets
Your Advertising Rights and Controls
Ad Preferences
Manage your advertising preferences through Google Ad Settings and social media platform controls.
Opt-Out Options
Disable personalized advertising through browser settings, ad blockers, or platform-specific opt-out tools.
Data Protection
All advertising data collection complies with Sri Lankan privacy laws and international data protection standards.
How to Manage Your Advertising Experience
Browser Controls:
- • Block third-party cookies in your browser settings
- • Use private/incognito browsing mode
- • Install ad blocking extensions
- • Adjust JavaScript settings for ad networks
Platform Settings:
- • Google: Visit adssettings.google.com
- • Facebook: Adjust ad preferences in account settings
- • LinkedIn: Manage advertising preferences
- • Contact us for specific opt-out requests
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Our Editorial Standards
- Independent Reviews: All course and technology recommendations are based on genuine educational value
- Expert Validation: Content reviewed by industry professionals with real-world data engineering experience
- Student Feedback: Recommendations informed by actual student outcomes and success rates
- Regular Updates: Content regularly updated to reflect current industry trends and best practices
Conflict of Interest Policy
- Disclosure Requirements: All financial relationships clearly disclosed in relevant content
- Editorial Separation: Advertising revenue does not influence educational content decisions
- Student-First Priority: Educational value always takes precedence over commercial considerations
- Alternative Options: We present multiple options, including non-affiliate alternatives
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, sponsored content, or would like to report any concerns about transparency, please contact us.
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