Advertising Disclosure
Transparency in our advertising relationships and business practices
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Cyber Vault, we believe in maintaining complete transparency regarding our business relationships and advertising practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may be compensated through various business relationships and how this might influence the content and recommendations we provide.
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about cybersecurity services and products. This disclosure helps you understand when financial relationships might exist and how we maintain editorial integrity while operating a sustainable business. Our primary goal remains helping organizations strengthen their security posture through quality services and guidance.
Affiliate Relationships
Participation in Affiliate Programs
Cyber Vault may participate in affiliate marketing programs with cybersecurity tool vendors, security service providers, and technology platforms. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate relationships help support the operation of our website and allow us to continue providing information and services to the cybersecurity community. However, our editorial recommendations are not influenced solely by potential commissions.
Commission-Based Links
Some links on our website may be affiliate links that generate commission when used to purchase products or services. These links are typically identified as:
- ▸ Links to security software and tools we recommend
- ▸ References to third-party security service providers
- ▸ Educational resources and training platforms
- ▸ Technology infrastructure and hosting services
Product Recommendation Policies
When recommending products or services, we follow these principles:
- ▸ We only recommend products and services we believe offer genuine value
- ▸ Recommendations are based on professional evaluation and industry standards
- ▸ We consider security effectiveness, reliability, and cost-value ratio
- ▸ The existence of an affiliate relationship does not guarantee a recommendation
Financial Relationship Transparency
We are committed to disclosing all material financial relationships that could reasonably be expected to influence our content or recommendations. When we receive or may receive compensation in connection with content, we make this clear through appropriate disclosures. Our professional reputation depends on maintaining trust with our audience, and we prioritize this over short-term financial gains.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertorial material. All such content is clearly identified with appropriate labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement." We maintain clear distinction between editorial content and promotional material.
Sponsored content undergoes review to ensure it meets our quality standards and provides value to our audience, even when it is paid for by third parties. We retain editorial control over how sponsored content is presented and reserve the right to decline sponsorships that don't align with our values.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We follow FTC guidelines and industry best practices for sponsored content disclosure:
- ▸ Sponsored posts are labeled clearly at the beginning of the content
- ▸ Labels use clear, unambiguous language that readers can easily understand
- ▸ Disclosures are placed where they are easily noticed, not buried in fine print
- ▸ We identify the sponsoring company or organization
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into partnerships with brands, vendors, or service providers, we disclose these relationships when creating content that references or features those partners. This includes long-term partnerships, collaborative projects, and any arrangement where we receive consideration for featuring or discussing a partner's products or services.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, our professional opinions and assessments remain independent. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial positions or technical evaluations. If we wouldn't recommend something without sponsorship, we won't recommend it with sponsorship. Our credibility as cybersecurity professionals depends on honest, accurate information.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across different websites. Common advertising networks we may work with include:
- ▸ Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- ▸ Professional technology and security industry ad networks
- ▸ B2B advertising platforms serving enterprise audiences
We do not control the content of third-party advertisements and are not responsible for advertisers' claims or practices.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting techniques to show you ads based on your interests and browsing patterns. This involves collecting information about your online activities over time and across different websites. These advertisers operate independently and have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how your information is used for advertising purposes.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- ▸ Track ad impressions and measure campaign effectiveness
- ▸ Understand which ads generate clicks and conversions
- ▸ Build profiles of user interests for targeted advertising
- ▸ Limit the frequency of ads shown to the same person
See our Cookie Policy for more information about managing advertising cookies.
Ad Personalization Practices
When you've consented to ad personalization, advertisers may show you ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior. This personalization aims to show you more relevant advertisements for products and services you might find useful. You can control ad personalization through our cookie preferences or directly through advertising network settings.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the advertisements you see and the data used for advertising purposes. Available options include:
- ▸ Adjusting cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- ▸ Configuring browser settings to block or limit cookies
- ▸ Using advertising network opt-out tools and preferences
- ▸ Installing browser extensions that manage advertising trackers
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your advertising cookie preferences
- 2. Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool for industry-wide preferences
- 3. Configure Google Ad Settings if we use Google advertising services
- 4. Enable "Do Not Track" or similar privacy features in your browser
Note that opting out of personalized ads doesn't mean you'll see fewer ads – you'll still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
When you interact with advertisements on our site, information may be collected about your interaction, including which ads you viewed, clicked, or ignored. This data helps advertisers understand campaign effectiveness and optimize their advertising strategies. You can limit this data collection through the opt-out procedures described above or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have rights regarding advertising data, including the right to access information collected about you, request deletion of advertising-related data, and object to processing for direct marketing purposes. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page, and we will coordinate with relevant advertising partners as necessary.
FTC Compliance Statement
This advertising disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We comply with applicable advertising standards and regulations in Cyprus and the European Union. Our goal is to maintain transparency about our business relationships while providing valuable cybersecurity information and services to our audience. If you have questions about our advertising practices or specific disclosures, please contact us.