Advertising Disclosure

1. Our Advertising Model

AutoSpecs Daily displays advertisements on our website to generate revenue that helps us provide free content to our readers. Advertising allows us to:

• Publish high-quality automotive journalism
• Maintain and improve our website
• Support our team of writers and editors
• Provide free access to our content

2. Types of Advertising

2.1 Display Advertising

We display banner advertisements, sidebar ads, and in-content advertisements throughout our website. These advertisements may be:

• Contextually relevant based on page content
• Personalized based on your browsing history and interests
• Provided by third-party advertising networks

2.2 Sponsored Content

On occasion, we may publish sponsored content or native advertising. When we do, we will clearly label such content as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Promoted" to distinguish it from our editorial content.

2.3 Video Advertising

We may display video advertisements, including pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll ads in video content.

3. Advertising Partners

We work with various advertising networks, agencies, and technology providers to deliver advertisements. These partners may include:

• Programmatic advertising platforms
• Ad networks and exchanges
• Demand-side platforms (DSPs)
• Advertising technology providers

Our advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements
• Measure ad performance
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Build user profiles for advertising purposes

4. Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect certain information to deliver and measure advertisements. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Browsing history and behavior
• Interests and preferences (inferred from browsing behavior)
• Demographic information (if available)

Important: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), sharing information with advertising partners for advertising purposes may constitute a "sale" of personal information. You have the right to opt-out of such sales. Please see our California Privacy Rights page for more information.

5. Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent of our advertising relationships. Specifically:

• Advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions or content
• Our reviews and articles are based on our honest assessments and expertise
• We maintain strict separation between editorial and advertising departments
• Sponsored content is clearly marked and distinguished from editorial content
• Negative reviews or critical content will not be removed or modified due to advertising relationships

6. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking

Our advertising partners may set cookies and use tracking technologies on our website. These technologies enable:

• Personalized advertising
• Ad frequency capping
• Conversion tracking
• Audience targeting
• Analytics and reporting

For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt-out of personalized advertising in several ways:

• Use our cookie consent tool to manage preferences
• Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Visit the opt-out pages of advertising networks:
  • Digital Advertising Alliance
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Your Online Choices (EU)
• Contact us at privacy@autospecsdaily.com

Note: Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA) for advertising purposes. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.