Advertising Disclosure
At Datavault, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and financial relationships. This disclosure explains how we generate revenue through advertising and partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing accurate, helpful information about database management education.
Last Updated: November 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to honest communication with our audience. This page discloses our advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content arrangements. We believe you have the right to know when content on our website may result in financial compensation, and we strive to clearly identify such relationships while maintaining editorial independence and accuracy.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Datavault may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. These affiliate relationships help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing valuable content about database management.
Affiliate links may appear in various sections of our website, including course descriptions, resource recommendations, and educational content. When we include affiliate links, we do so because we genuinely believe the products or services may be valuable to our audience.
Commission-Based Links
Some links on our website may be affiliate links that provide us with a commission when you make a purchase. These commissions come at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or access the merchant directly.
We only recommend products, services, or educational resources that we believe offer genuine value. Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our educational content or course curriculum. Course recommendations are based on educational merit, not commission rates.
Product Recommendation Policy
When we recommend database software, learning tools, or educational resources, our recommendations are based on quality, relevance, and value to database management students. While some recommendations may include affiliate relationships, we maintain editorial independence in all our content decisions. We do not allow commission structures to compromise the integrity of our recommendations.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We disclose affiliate relationships clearly and conspicuously. When content contains affiliate links or when we discuss products with which we have financial relationships, we make reasonable efforts to indicate this to our audience. Our goal is to ensure you always know when clicking a link may result in compensation to Datavault.
Sponsored Content
Paid Promotions
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. Sponsored content is material that has been paid for by an advertiser or partner. We clearly label all sponsored content to distinguish it from our editorial content. Sponsored posts will include clear disclosure indicating the commercial nature of the content.
Sponsored Post Labeling
All sponsored content on our website is clearly marked with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," "Advertisement," or similar language. We maintain editorial control over how sponsored content is presented and reserve the right to reject sponsored content that does not meet our quality standards or align with our educational mission.
Brand Partnerships
From time to time, we may enter into partnerships with educational technology companies, database software providers, or other relevant brands in the database management field. These partnerships may include financial compensation, product access, or other benefits. We disclose such relationships when they are relevant to the content we publish.
Editorial Integrity
Regardless of advertising or sponsorship relationships, we maintain editorial independence in our content. Sponsored content does not influence our course curriculum, teaching methodology, or educational standards. Our primary commitment is to providing quality database management education, and we do not compromise this commitment for advertising revenue.
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 collect information about your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements. Common advertising networks we may work with include Google AdSense and other reputable advertising platforms.
The ads displayed through these networks are selected by the advertising platform based on various factors, including your browsing history and interests. We do not control which specific ads appear, though we maintain standards for acceptable advertising content.
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to deliver ads based on your online activity. This practice involves collecting information about the websites you visit to show you more relevant advertisements. You can learn more about behavioral advertising and opt-out options at the Digital Advertising Alliance website or similar industry resources.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Our advertising partners may use cookies to track your interactions with advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. These cookies help advertisers understand which ads perform well and optimize their campaigns. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or using the cookie management tools provided on our website.
Ad Personalization Practices
Advertising platforms may use your data to personalize the ads you see on our website. This personalization is based on factors such as your demographics, interests, and browsing behavior. We work with advertising partners who respect user privacy and provide transparency about their data practices.
Your Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have the right to manage your advertising preferences and opt out of personalized advertising. Most advertising networks provide tools for managing your ad preferences and opting out of targeted advertising.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can use browser settings to block third-party cookies, use privacy-focused browser extensions, or visit opt-out pages provided by advertising industry organizations.
Cookie Management
You can manage advertising cookies through our Cookie Policy page, which provides tools for controlling which types of cookies are stored on your device. Visit our Cookie Policy for detailed instructions.
Privacy Rights
Under applicable privacy regulations, you have rights regarding your personal data used for advertising purposes. These may include rights to access, rectification, erasure, and objection to processing.
Regulatory Compliance
Datavault is committed to complying with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines. We follow industry best practices for advertising disclosure and transparency. While we are based in Japan, we recognize the importance of international advertising standards and strive to meet or exceed disclosure requirements.
Our advertising practices align with principles similar to those established by regulatory bodies worldwide, including clear disclosure of material connections, honest representation of products and services, and transparency about financial relationships that could influence content.
We regularly review our advertising practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards. If you have concerns about our advertising practices or believe we have not adequately disclosed a relationship, please contact us so we can address the issue promptly.
Revenue and Editorial Independence
Advertising revenue helps support the operation of Datavault and allows us to continue providing database management education. However, our editorial decisions are independent of our advertising relationships. We maintain a separation between our educational content and our advertising activities.
Course curriculum, teaching methodology, and educational standards are determined solely based on educational merit and student needs. Advertising partners do not influence what we teach or how we teach it. Our commitment is to quality education first, with advertising serving only as a means to sustain our operations.
When we review products, recommend tools, or discuss industry resources, our assessments are honest and based on our professional judgment. We do not provide positive reviews or recommendations in exchange for compensation. If we have a financial relationship with a product or service we discuss, we disclose that relationship.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, sponsored content, or disclosure practices, we encourage you to contact us. We value transparency and are happy to provide additional information about specific partnerships or advertising relationships.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or partnerships. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising on our website.