Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: December 1, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Facecraft, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising practices and business relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising, and how these relationships might influence the content and recommendations we provide.
We are committed to honesty and integrity in all our communications. This disclosure is provided in accordance with consumer protection guidelines and reflects our dedication to maintaining your trust.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Facecraft participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn commissions when you click on links to third-party products or services on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing valuable content and resources.
We may have affiliate relationships with photography equipment manufacturers, software companies, educational resource providers, and other businesses relevant to portrait photography and creative education.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When we include affiliate links in our content, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase through that link. These commissions come at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor's website.
We clearly identify affiliate links when practical and appropriate, though not all platforms or contexts allow for explicit disclosure on every individual link.
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on genuine experience, thorough evaluation, and educational value. While we may earn commissions from some product links, we only recommend products and services that we believe will benefit our students and visitors.
We maintain editorial independence in our recommendations. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not guarantee that we will recommend a particular product. We prioritize your educational needs and interests above commission opportunities.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We are transparent about our financial relationships. When we have a material connection with a company whose products or services we discuss, we disclose this relationship. Material connections include receiving free products for review, payment for endorsements, or ongoing business partnerships beyond simple affiliate commissions.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional materials. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such, using designations such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language that makes the commercial nature of the content obvious.
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure that all sponsored material aligns with our values and provides value to our audience.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
When we create sponsored posts or articles, we adhere to the following practices:
- • Clear and prominent disclosure at the beginning of sponsored content
- • Honest representation of products or services discussed
- • Disclosure of any material limitations or conditions of sponsored content
- • Maintenance of our editorial standards even in sponsored content
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into partnerships with brands that align with our educational mission. These partnerships may involve:
- • Equipment loans or donations for course use
- • Discounted products or services for our students
- • Co-created educational content or resources
- • Event sponsorships or collaborations
We disclose these partnerships when they are material to the content or context in which they arise.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of whether content is sponsored or contains affiliate links, we guarantee that:
- • All opinions expressed are genuine and reflect our actual experiences and beliefs
- • We do not make false or misleading claims about products or services
- • We disclose both benefits and limitations of recommended products
- • Educational value takes precedence over commercial considerations
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include Google AdSense, other programmatic advertising platforms, or direct advertising partnerships with relevant companies in the photography and education industries.
These third-party ad networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests. We do not control the content of these advertisements, though we strive to ensure they are appropriate for our audience.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to display ads that are more relevant to your interests. This means they collect information about your browsing activity across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests and show you ads accordingly.
While we benefit from advertising revenue, we respect your privacy. You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings or opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising networks.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies to track your interaction with ads, measure ad performance, and deliver targeted advertising. These cookies may collect information such as:
- • Pages you visit on our website
- • Ads you click on or view
- • Your approximate geographic location
- • Your device and browser information
For more details about cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We and our advertising partners may personalize ads based on your interests, demographics, and online behavior. This personalization aims to show you ads that are more relevant and useful to you, rather than generic advertisements.
You have control over ad personalization and can opt out of personalized advertising through various industry opt-out mechanisms or by adjusting your cookie preferences on our website.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options to manage your advertising experience on our website:
- Cookie Settings: Manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page to control advertising cookies
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies, including advertising cookies
- Google Ad Settings: If we use Google advertising, you can manage your Google ad preferences through your Google account settings
- Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions or software that blocks advertisements
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- • Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your advertising cookie preferences
- • Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising industry associations
- • Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser, though not all advertising networks honor these signals
- • Contact us directly if you have specific concerns about advertising practices
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads; rather, the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Third-party advertising networks may collect and process data about your use of our website for advertising purposes. This data collection is subject to the privacy policies of these third parties, not solely our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of advertising networks that serve ads on our website.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes under privacy regulations. These rights may include access to your data, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or advertising practices, please contact us:
Email: info@pinepathwalk.com
Phone: +81 48-992-9177
12-6 Shinei-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 890-0072