Advertising Disclosure
At Artisan Creative, we believe in transparency regarding our advertising and commercial relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising partnerships and what that means for you as a visitor to our website.
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Partnerships?
Artisan Creative participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when we recommend certain products, software, or services that we believe may benefit our students or visitors, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase through our links.
These affiliate relationships help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing valuable content and resources to our community.
Commission-Based Recommendations
We may earn commissions from:
- Design software subscriptions and tools (such as Adobe Creative Cloud)
- Educational resources, books, and training materials
- Hardware and equipment recommended for design work
- Online courses and educational platforms complementary to our offerings
Our Recommendation Policy
We want to be clear about our approach to recommendations:
- We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe have value for design education
- Our recommendations are based on our professional experience and assessment, not solely on commission rates
- You are never obligated to purchase through our affiliate links
- Using our affiliate links does not cost you any extra; the price remains the same
Financial Relationship Transparency
Where applicable, we disclose our affiliate relationships in the context where recommendations are made. This transparency ensures you can make informed decisions about any purchases you choose to make.
Sponsored Content
Identifying Sponsored Materials
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or partner with brands that align with our educational mission. When we do:
- All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such
- We maintain editorial independence in all sponsored partnerships
- We only partner with brands that offer genuine value to our community
- Sponsorship does not influence our honest assessment of products or services
Brand Partnerships
We may collaborate with design software companies, creative tool manufacturers, and educational platforms in ways that benefit our students. These partnerships might include discounts for our community, sponsored workshops, or co-created educational content. All such partnerships are disclosed appropriately.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Whether content is sponsored or not, we maintain our commitment to providing honest, accurate, and helpful information. Our primary focus remains on supporting your creative education and development, not on promoting products for financial gain.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may:
- Use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements
- Collect information about your browsing activities for advertising purposes
- Provide personalized advertisements based on your interests
For more information about how these technologies work and how you can control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Behavioral Targeting
Some advertising partners may use behavioral targeting techniques to show you advertisements that match your interests. This is based on your previous browsing activity across different websites. You can manage these preferences through your browser settings or by visiting opt-out pages provided by advertising networks.
Ad Personalization Practices
We may work with advertising platforms that personalize advertisements based on demographic information, interests, and online behavior. These practices help us display more relevant content to our visitors while supporting the operation of our educational website.
Your Rights and Controls
Managing Advertisement Preferences
You have control over the advertisements you see and the data collected for advertising purposes:
- Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your advertising cookies
- Adjust your browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
- Use privacy-focused browser extensions to control tracking
- Contact us if you have concerns about advertising practices on our website
Data Collection for Advertising
The data collected for advertising purposes is subject to our Privacy Policy. You have rights regarding this data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information collected through advertising activities.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under data protection laws such as GDPR or similar regulations. These rights include the ability to opt out of certain types of advertising, request information about data collection practices, and more.
Regulatory Compliance
This advertising disclosure is provided in accordance with relevant consumer protection regulations and advertising standards. We are committed to maintaining transparency in all our commercial relationships and ensuring compliance with applicable advertising laws.
If you have questions about our advertising practices or this disclosure, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships.