Advertising Disclosure

Participation in Affiliate Programs

TechServe participates in various affiliate marketing programs to support our educational mission. This means we may earn commissions when you:

• Purchase training materials or books through links on our website
• Register for certification examinations through our partner portals
• Subscribe to software platforms or tools we recommend for practice
• Enroll in complementary courses offered by partner training organizations
• Purchase technical equipment or resources mentioned in our training materials

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the vendor at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships allow us to maintain and improve our training services, develop new course content, and keep our platform accessible. The commission does not affect the price you pay and does not influence your relationship with the vendor.

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product and service recommendations are based on several factors:

• Relevance to IT service management training and certification preparation
• Quality and reliability based on industry standards and student feedback
• Practical utility for professionals pursuing ITIL, ServiceNow, or support certifications
• Value proposition considering price, features, and learning outcomes
• Compatibility with our training curriculum and methodologies

While affiliate relationships may exist with some recommended vendors, our primary criterion for recommendation is educational value and relevance to your professional development. We only recommend products and services that we believe will genuinely benefit our students.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain affiliate relationships with certification bodies, training material publishers, software vendors, and professional development platforms. These partnerships provide us with commissions ranging from 5% to 25% of purchases made through our affiliate links. Such relationships do not compromise our commitment to providing objective, high-quality training that meets industry standards.

Identification of Paid Content

Occasionally, we may feature sponsored content or promotional materials from partners in the IT training industry. All sponsored content will be clearly identified with one of the following disclosures:

• "Sponsored by [Partner Name]" - Clearly displayed at the beginning of the content
• "Paid Partnership" - Indicated for collaborative promotional materials
• "Advertisement" or "Ad" - Marked on display advertising content
• "Promotional Content" - Used for marketing communications

These disclosures ensure you can distinguish between organic content and paid promotional materials.

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

When we publish sponsored articles, course reviews, or training guides funded by external partners, we label them prominently at the top and bottom of the content. Sponsored posts maintain our educational standards and must provide genuine value to our audience. We retain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure accuracy and alignment with our training philosophy.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

TechServe has established partnerships with leading technology companies and certification bodies, including:

• ITIL and Axelos for IT service management certifications
• ServiceNow for platform training and administration courses
• CompTIA for technical support and infrastructure certifications
• Software and platform vendors whose tools are used in our curriculum
• Professional development organizations in the IT industry

These partnerships may involve financial arrangements, co-branded materials, or promotional agreements. We disclose these relationships to maintain transparency with our students.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship or partnership arrangements, all content published by TechServe undergoes quality review to ensure accuracy, relevance, and educational value. We do not compromise instructional integrity for commercial considerations. Our training materials are developed by certified professionals based on official certification requirements and industry best practices, not marketing objectives.

Display Advertising Networks Used

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks help us generate revenue to support free educational content. Current advertising partners may include:

• Google AdSense for contextual display advertising
• Professional network advertising platforms targeting IT professionals
• Industry-specific advertising exchanges focused on technology and education
• Remarketing platforms that display relevant ads based on browsing history

We do not control the specific advertisements displayed by these networks, but we implement content policies to ensure appropriate, professional advertising standards.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior across multiple websites. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, helps show you ads more relevant to your professional interests. You can learn more about these practices and your choices in our Cookie Policy.

Cookiege for Advertising

Advertising partners use cookies to track ad impressions, measure campaign effectiveness, and prevent fraud. These cookies may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide targeted advertising. For detailed information about cookiege and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Personalized advertising uses data about your interests, demographics, and online behavior to display more relevant ads. This may include information about the training programs you've viewed, certification paths you've explored, or related professional development content you've accessed. Ad personalization aims to show you opportunities that align with your career development goals in IT service management.

Ad Preference Management Options

You have control over the advertising you see on our website. Available options include:

• Adjusting cookie settings through our Cookie Preference Center
• Using browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Opting out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
• Managing ad preferences directly with advertising networks like Google
• Using browser extensions or privacy tools to control ad tracking

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can:

• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at youradchoices.com
• Use Google's Ad Settings to control personalized ads
• Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your web browser settings
• Disable advertising cookies through our Cookie Policy page
• Contact us to request removal from remarketing lists

Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not eliminate all ads; you will still see non-personalized advertisements.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Information collected for advertising purposes may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited on our site, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs. This data is used to measure ad effectiveness, prevent fraudulent clicks, and deliver relevant advertisements. Third-party advertisers may also collect data through their own cookies and tracking technologies, subject to their respective privacy policies.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding advertising data collection, including the right to access information collected about you, request deletion of advertising data, object to certain processing activities, and withdraw consent for personalized advertising. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.