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Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: 28 April 2025
Our commitment to transparency
Mergevue is committed to being open and transparent about any commercial relationships that might influence the content on this website. This disclosure explains the nature of any advertising, affiliate, or sponsored arrangements that exist or may exist in connection with this site.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable guidelines, including those of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and equivalent bodies in other jurisdictions.
1. Affiliate relationships
From time to time, this website may contain links to third-party products, services, or platforms. Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning that Mergevue could receive a commission or other compensation if you click the link and make a purchase or sign up for a service.
Commission-based links
Where affiliate links are present, this will be indicated clearly near the link. The existence of a commission arrangement does not influence our assessment or recommendation of any product.
Product recommendation policies
Any product or service mentioned on this site is assessed on its merits. We do not recommend products solely on the basis of commercial arrangements. Our editorial independence is maintained.
Financial relationship transparency
We disclose all material financial relationships that could reasonably be expected to influence content. If you have questions about a specific link or recommendation, please contact us.
2. Sponsored content
Where this site publishes content that has been financially supported by, or produced in partnership with, a third party, this will be clearly labelled as "Sponsored", "In Partnership With", or equivalent language at the beginning of the relevant content.
Sponsored content is always identified clearly and distinctly from editorial content.
Brand partnerships, where they exist, are disclosed in the relevant content and do not affect the factual accuracy of the material presented.
Mergevue retains editorial control over all content, including sponsored materials. We do not publish content that we consider misleading or contrary to the interests of our audience.
3. Third-party advertising
This site may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements. These networks may collect certain data about your visit in order to serve relevant advertisements.
Display advertising networks
Where display advertising is served on this site, it may be provided by networks such as Google Display Network or equivalent providers. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy and advertising policies.
Behavioural targeting
Third-party ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous browsing activity. This is sometimes referred to as interest-based or behavioural advertising.
Cookie usage for advertising
Advertising cookies are only placed with your consent. You can manage your preferences at any time via our Cookie Policy page.
Ad personalisation
Where ad personalisation is enabled, data from your visits may be used to tailor the advertising you see. You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time through the controls on our Cookie Policy page.
4. Your rights and controls
You have meaningful choices regarding advertising and data collection on this site:
Ad preference management
Visit our Cookie Policy page to review and adjust your advertising preferences at any time.
Opt-out options
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings, industry opt-out tools, or the cookie preference controls on this site.
Data collection for advertising
Advertising-related data collection only occurs where you have given consent. Withdrawing consent does not affect prior data collected in accordance with your earlier preferences.
Rights under privacy regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy laws. These are addressed in our Privacy Policy.
Questions about our advertising practices or this disclosure? Please use the contact form and we will respond promptly.