📣 Advertising Policy

1. Introduction

At GiftJigar.org, we are committed to providing valuable educational content about gift cards while maintaining transparency about our advertising practices. This Advertising Policy outlines our principles and guidelines regarding advertisements, sponsored content, and promotional material that may appear on our website.

We strive to ensure that any advertising on our site is relevant, appropriate, and clearly distinguishable from our educational content. This policy helps us maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of our platform while supporting our operational costs through ethical advertising practices.

2. Types of Advertising

Our website may include the following types of advertising:

• Display Advertisements: Banner ads, sidebar ads, and other visual advertisements from third-party advertising networks
• Contextual Advertisements: Text or image-based ads related to the content being viewed
• Sponsored Content: Educational articles or resources that are sponsored by third parties but created to maintain our editorial standards
• Affiliate Links: Links to products or services where we may earn a commission if users make purchases through these links
• Newsletter Advertisements: Promotional content in our email communications

3. Advertising Standards

All advertising on GiftJigar.org must adhere to the following standards:

• Advertisements must be clearly distinguishable from editorial content
• Advertisements must be accurate, honest, and not misleading
• Advertisements must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Advertisements must not promote illegal products, services, or activities
• Advertisements must be relevant to our audience and appropriate for all users
• Advertisements must not contain offensive, inappropriate, or discriminatory content
• Advertisements must not interfere significantly with user experience or website performance

4. Disclosure of Sponsored Content

We are committed to transparency regarding sponsored content. Any content that is sponsored, paid for, or influenced by a third party will be clearly labeled with one of the following disclosures:

• "Sponsored Content"
• "Presented by [Sponsor Name]"
• "In Partnership with [Partner Name]"
• "Sponsored by [Sponsor Name]"

These disclosures will be prominently displayed at the beginning of the content to ensure transparency for our users.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

GiftJigar.org may participate in affiliate programs where we earn commissions through links to third-party websites. When we include affiliate links in our content, we will provide clear disclosure through one of the following methods:

• A general disclosure statement at the beginning or end of content containing affiliate links
• A specific disclosure near the affiliate link
• A dedicated page explaining our affiliate relationships (this Advertising Policy)

Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our educational content or recommendations. We only include affiliate links to products or services we believe may be valuable to our audience.

6. Third-Party Advertising Networks

We may work with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites. This information may be used to provide you with more relevant advertisements based on your interests.

For more information about how these advertising networks collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

7. Advertising Content Restrictions

We do not accept advertising for the following types of products, services, or content:

• Illegal products or services
• Tobacco, vaping, or e-cigarette products
• Weapons, ammunition, or firearms
• Adult or explicit content
• Gambling services that do not comply with applicable laws
• Products or services making unsubstantiated health claims
• Content that is discriminatory, hateful, or offensive
• Deceptive or fraudulent offers
• Gift card scams or questionable gift card trading services
• Any content that contradicts our educational mission

8. Editorial Independence

We maintain a strict separation between our advertising activities and our editorial content. Our editorial team creates content based on accuracy, educational value, and user needs—not advertiser interests. Advertisers do not have input into our educational content unless clearly marked as sponsored content.

When we recommend specific gift card resources, retailers, or services in our educational content, these recommendations are based on research, testing, and editorial judgment—not advertising relationships.

9. User Choice and Ad Preferences

We respect our users' preferences regarding advertising. You may have options to control personalized advertising through:

• Your browser settings to manage cookies
• Ad network opt-out tools
• Device settings for mobile advertising

For more information about controlling your advertising preferences, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

10. Advertising Inquiries

If you are interested in advertising on GiftJigar.org, please contact our advertising team at [email protected]. We review all advertising requests to ensure they align with our standards and are relevant to our audience.

11. Compliance with Advertising Regulations

We comply with applicable advertising regulations and industry standards, including:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on advertising disclosures
• FTC requirements for endorsements and testimonials
• Digital advertising best practices
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requirements

We regularly review our advertising practices to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulations and standards.

12. Changes to This Advertising Policy

We may update our Advertising Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, industry standards, or regulatory requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about our Advertising Policy or the advertisements on our website, please contact us at: