Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 15, 2025
At StreamFlow Institute, we are committed to transparency in all our business relationships and advertising practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn compensation through various partnerships and advertising arrangements, and how this may influence the content and recommendations we provide.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe in honest, straightforward communication about our business relationships. This page details all the ways we may earn income through advertising and partnerships, ensuring you can make informed decisions about our services and recommendations.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
StreamFlow Institute participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links or purchase products and services we recommend.
We may participate in affiliate programs for:
- • Video editing software and production tools
- • Recording equipment and microphones
- • Camera equipment and lighting solutions
- • Online platforms and hosting services
- • Educational resources and training materials
- • Analytics and marketing tools
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you click on affiliate links on our website or in our course materials and make a purchase:
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No Additional Cost to You
You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or not. The commission comes from the vendor's marketing budget, not from any additional charge to you.
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How Commissions Work
We receive a percentage of the sale as compensation from the vendor. Commission rates vary by product and program, typically ranging from five to thirty percent.
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Support for Our Work
Affiliate commissions help support our operations and allow us to continue providing quality educational content and resources.
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on:
- • Personal experience and testing by our instructors
- • Professional assessment of quality and value
- • Relevance to content creation education
- • Feedback from our student community
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our students, regardless of affiliate compensation.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We disclose our affiliate relationships in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. When we recommend a product or service for which we may receive compensation, we clearly indicate this relationship to ensure full transparency with our audience.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content created in partnership with brands and companies. All sponsored content is clearly identified with labels such as:
- • "Sponsored by [Brand Name]"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
- • "Promotional Content"
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our sponsored content labeling practices include:
- • Clear disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or videos
- • Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored from organic content
- • Prominent placement of sponsorship disclosures
- • Honest representation of the commercial relationship
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into brand partnerships:
- • We maintain editorial independence and honest opinions
- • We only partner with brands aligned with our educational mission
- • We clearly distinguish between sponsored and organic recommendations
- • We retain final approval over all sponsored content
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we guarantee that our opinions, reviews, and educational guidance remain authentic and honest. We will never compromise the quality or integrity of our educational content for commercial gain. If we believe a product or service would not benefit our students, we will decline sponsorship opportunities.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- • Other reputable advertising networks and platforms
These networks serve advertisements that may be based on your interests, browsing history, and demographic information.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting techniques:
- • Tracking cookies collect information about your browsing activities
- • This information may be used to show you relevant advertisements
- • Ads may appear based on your interests and online behavior
- • We do not have direct control over these third-party practices
Cookiege for Advertising
Advertising cookies help deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness:
- • First-party cookies from StreamFlow Institute for our own advertising purposes
- • Third-party cookies from advertising partners and networks
- • Analytics cookies to measure advertising performance
For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising helps ensure you see ads that may be relevant to your interests. However, we respect your privacy choices. You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings, opt out of personalized advertising, or adjust your cookie preferences on our website.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have control over the advertising you see:
- • Manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner
- • Adjust browser settings to block or limit cookies
- • Visit Google Ad Settings to manage personalized ads
- • Use browser extensions to block advertisements
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
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Browser Settings
Configure your browser to reject third-party cookies or all cookies. Note that this may affect website functionality.
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Industry Opt-Out Tools
Visit industry opt-out pages to control personalized advertising from multiple networks at once.
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Platform-Specific Controls
Use privacy controls provided by advertising platforms like Google to manage your ad preferences.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Information collected for advertising may include:
- • Pages visited on our website
- • Device and browser information
- • IP address and general location
- • Time and date of visits
- • Referring website or source
For comprehensive information about data collection, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under various privacy regulations including GDPR and similar laws, you have rights regarding your personal data used for advertising purposes. These include the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.
FTC Compliance Statement
StreamFlow Institute is committed to complying with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We adhere to these guidelines by:
- • Clearly disclosing all material connections with advertisers and brands
- • Ensuring endorsements reflect honest opinions and genuine experiences
- • Making disclosures clear, conspicuous, and understandable
- • Updating our disclosure practices to remain compliant with evolving regulations
If you have questions about our advertising disclosures or believe we have not properly disclosed a material connection, please contact us immediately so we can address your concerns.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
We're committed to transparency. If you have questions about our advertising disclosures or partnerships, please reach out.
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