Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 09, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Spark Digital, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and business practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may receive compensation through various advertising channels, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content arrangements.
We are committed to maintaining the trust of our audience by clearly identifying paid relationships and ensuring that all sponsored content or affiliate arrangements are disclosed in compliance with applicable advertising standards and regulations, including guidelines set forth by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and international best practices.
Your trust is important to us, and we want you to understand exactly how advertising and partnerships may influence the content and recommendations you see on our website.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Spark Digital participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. Our affiliate partnerships may include:
- Software and digital marketing tools
- Online services and platforms
- Educational courses and training programs
- Business resources and professional services
- Products and services relevant to digital marketing
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you click on an affiliate link on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant's website.
Affiliate links may be identified by special tracking codes or may redirect through affiliate networks. We may use various methods to track these referrals, but your privacy remains protected according to our Privacy Policy.
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product and service recommendations are based on:
- • Our genuine experience and evaluation of the products or services
- • Relevance and value to our audience
- • Quality standards and professional assessment
- • User feedback and industry reputation
While we may earn commissions from affiliate relationships, our recommendations remain independent and honest. We only recommend products and services that we believe provide genuine value to our audience.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about all financial relationships that may influence our content. When we have an affiliate relationship with a company whose products or services we discuss, we will clearly disclose this relationship. Our editorial content and recommendations are not determined by commission rates or financial incentives alone.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, videos, or other materials that brands or companies pay us to create and publish. All sponsored content on our website is clearly identified with labels such as:
- • "Sponsored Post" or "Sponsored Content"
- • "Paid Partnership" or "Paid Promotion"
- • "In Collaboration With [Brand Name]"
- • "Advertisement" or "Advertorial"
These labels are prominently displayed at the beginning of sponsored content to ensure complete transparency.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
All sponsored content is created according to strict editorial standards. While sponsors may request coverage of specific topics or products, we maintain editorial control over the content and ensure that:
- • All information presented is accurate and factual
- • Content provides genuine value to our readers
- • Sponsored content is clearly distinguished from editorial content
- • We maintain our authentic voice and perspective
Brand Partnership Disclosures
Spark Digital maintains ongoing partnerships with select brands in the digital marketing industry. These partnerships may involve various forms of collaboration, including sponsored content, product reviews, case studies, or joint educational initiatives. All such partnerships are disclosed clearly and prominently in the relevant content.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we guarantee that our opinions and assessments remain authentic and unbiased. Sponsorship does not compromise our commitment to providing honest, valuable information to our audience. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or audience interests.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may include:
- Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager
- Industry-specific advertising platforms
- Programmatic advertising exchanges
- Direct advertising partnerships
These third-party networks operate independently and have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across different websites. This information is used to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. For more information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies enable us and our advertising partners to:
- • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
- • Provide aggregate reporting to advertisers
You can manage your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or your browser settings.
Ad Personalization Practices
We and our advertising partners may personalize advertisements based on various factors including your browsing history, demographic information, and interests. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising. To learn more about your options, visit our Cookie Policy or the Digital Advertising Alliance of India (DAAI) website for information about interest-based advertising.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options to control the advertisements you see:
- Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- Use browser extensions or privacy tools that block tracking
- Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit the following resources:
- • Google Ads Settings for Google advertising preferences
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page
- • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page
- • Your device settings for mobile app advertising preferences
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements altogether. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Information collected for advertising purposes may include your browsing behavior, device information, IP address, and interaction with advertisements. This data helps us and our advertising partners deliver more relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness. For complete details about data collection and usage, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information used for advertising purposes. You also have the right to withdraw consent for personalized advertising at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy.
Advertising Standards and Compliance
Spark Digital is committed to ethical advertising practices and compliance with relevant advertising standards and regulations, including:
- • Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines
- • Consumer Protection Act provisions
- • Information Technology Act requirements
- • International advertising transparency standards
We continuously review and update our advertising practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
Questions About Advertising?
If you have any questions about our advertising practices, partnerships, or disclosure policies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 11 4376 8294
Mail: Spark Digital, 156 Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India