ASH SMITH REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Advertising Disclosure
Our Commitment to Transparency
At ESTATE ASH SMITH REAL ESTATE (operated by ASH SMITH REAL ESTATE LIMITED), we believe in complete transparency about our business relationships and advertising practices. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing honest, unbiased recommendations for pet-friendly rental properties.
Last updated: July 18, 2025 | Effective date: July 1, 2025
Affiliate Relationships & Commission Partnerships
🤝 Affiliate Program Participation
ESTATE ASH SMITH REAL ESTATE participates in select affiliate programs with pet-related businesses and service providers. When you click on certain links or make purchases through our recommendations, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These partnerships help support our free resources and service development.
Types of Affiliate Partnerships:
- • Pet insurance providers and comparison services
- • Moving and relocation services
- • Pet care and veterinary service directories
- • Home and garden suppliers for pet-friendly modifications
- • Property management software and tenant screening services
💰 Commission-Based Recommendations
When we recommend products or services that result in affiliate commissions, we always disclose this relationship clearly. Our recommendations are based on genuine evaluation of value to pet owners, not commission rates. We only partner with companies whose services align with our standards and values.
Our Standards
- ✓ Quality over commission rates
- ✓ Clear disclosure on all affiliate links
- ✓ Regular partner evaluation
- ✓ Pet owner benefit prioritized
Disclosure Methods
- • "Affiliate link" labels
- • Partnership disclaimers
- • Clear revenue disclosure
- • Independence statements
🎯 Product Recommendation Policies
Our product and service recommendations are based on extensive research, client feedback, and professional evaluation. While some recommendations may generate affiliate income, this never influences our core property matching services or impacts our honest assessments of rental properties.
Independence Guarantee
Our property recommendations and rental advice remain completely independent of any affiliate relationships. Property selection is based solely on suitability for pets and client requirements, never on potential commission earnings.
Sponsored Content & Paid Promotions
📝 Sponsored Content Identification
Any content created in partnership with brands or service providers is clearly identified as sponsored material. We maintain editorial independence even in sponsored content, ensuring all information remains accurate and valuable to pet owners.
Sponsored Posts
Clearly labeled with "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership" tags
Brand Collaborations
Full disclosure of partnership terms and compensation
Product Reviews
Honest opinions maintained regardless of sponsorship
🏷️ Sponsored Post Labeling
All sponsored content is clearly marked using industry-standard disclosure practices. We comply with ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) guidelines and FTC recommendations for transparent advertising disclosure.
Standard Disclosure Labels:
🌟 Brand Partnership Disclosures
We occasionally partner with pet-related brands for content creation, product testing, or service evaluation. These partnerships are always disclosed, and our editorial standards ensure all content remains valuable and authentic to our audience.
Partnership Transparency
Quality Standards
Honest Reviews
Third-Party Advertising Networks & Policies
🌐 Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These ads are selected based on various factors including content relevance, user interests, and browsing behavior. We work only with reputable advertising partners who meet our quality standards.
Advertising Partners
- • Google AdSense and Display Network
- • Pet industry specialized ad networks
- • Property and real estate advertising platforms
- • Local business directory advertisements
Ad Quality Standards
- • No misleading or deceptive content
- • Pet-safe product advertisements only
- • No adult or inappropriate content
- • Regular advertiser vetting process
🎯 Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements displayed on our website may be targeted based on your browsing behavior and interests. This targeting is performed by third-party advertising networks using cookies and similar technologies, as detailed in our Cookie Policy.
Targeting Categories:
Interest-Based
- • Pet care and products
- • Home and garden
- • Local services
- • Insurance and finance
Demographic
- • Age-appropriate content
- • Geographic location
- • Language preferences
- • Device type targeting
🍪 Cookie Usage for Advertising
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
Your Cookie Control Options
You have full control over advertising cookies and can opt-out at any time without affecting your ability to use our core services.
Manage Cookie PreferencesUser Rights & Advertising Controls
⚙️ Ad Preference Management
You have several options to control the types of advertisements you see on our website. These controls allow you to customize your advertising experience while supporting our free services.
Google Ad Preferences
Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt-out of personalized ads through your Google account settings.
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block or limit advertising cookies and tracking technologies.
Industry Opt-Out Tools
Use industry-standard opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's preference manager.
🚫 Opt-Out Procedures
If you prefer not to see personalized advertisements or participate in advertising data collection, you can opt-out using the methods below. This will not affect your access to our core property services.
Quick Opt-Out Steps:
- 1 Visit our Cookie Policy page
- 2 Disable advertising cookies
- 3 Save your preferences
- 4 Clear existing advertising cookies
📊 Data Collection for Advertising
For transparency, here's what types of data may be collected for advertising purposes and how you can control this collection:
Browsing Behavior
Pages visited, time spent, clicks
Location Data
General geographic location
Device Information
Device type, browser, screen size
🛡️ Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have specific rights regarding advertising data collection including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your data. You can also object to processing for direct marketing purposes at any time.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
We're committed to transparency in all our business practices. If you have questions about our advertising relationships, disclosure policies, or want to report any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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