Advertising Disclosure

At Colstice, we believe in complete transparency about any advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, or sponsored content that may appear on our website. This disclosure explains how we handle advertising and ensures you can make informed decisions about the information you encounter here.

Last updated: February 2, 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

We value your trust and are committed to maintaining transparency in all our business relationships. While our primary focus is providing professional accounting services, we want you to understand any financial relationships or advertising arrangements that may exist on our platform.

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We strive to clearly identify any content that results from paid relationships or may generate income through affiliate programs.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs allow us to earn a commission when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. This means that if we recommend a product, service, or resource and you choose to purchase it through our link, we may receive compensation from the company providing that product or service.

Our Participation

From time to time, we may participate in affiliate programs for financial software, tax tools, educational resources, or other products and services that we believe may be beneficial to our clients. When we include affiliate links, we will clearly identify them as such.

Our Recommendation Policy

Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our professional judgment or recommendations. We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe may be valuable to you. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not mean we endorse every aspect of a product or that it is suitable for your specific needs.

Sponsored Content

Identification of Sponsored Content

Any content that has been paid for by a third party will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language. We maintain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure it aligns with our standards and provides value to our audience.

Sponsored Post Policies

When we publish sponsored content, we adhere to the following principles:

• • All sponsored content is clearly identified
• • We maintain editorial integrity and only work with brands we believe in
• • Sponsored content must provide genuine value to our audience
• • We reserve the right to refuse sponsored content that doesn't meet our standards

Brand Partnerships

We may form partnerships with companies whose products or services align with our values and benefit our clients. These partnerships may involve compensation in exchange for featuring products, services, or educational content. Any such partnerships will be disclosed transparently.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests. We do not have direct control over the specific advertisements displayed by these networks.

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertisements on our site may be personalized based on your browsing behavior across different websites. This is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising. You can learn more about how this works and how to opt out through industry tools and your browser settings.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide relevant advertisements. For more information about how cookies work and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

When personalized advertising is enabled, ads may be selected based on factors such as your location, demographics, and inferred interests. You have the ability to control ad personalization through your cookie preferences and browser settings.

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the types of advertisements you see and the data used for advertising purposes. You can manage your ad preferences through:

• • Our cookie preference center on this website
• • Your browser's privacy settings
• • Industry opt-out tools and platforms
• • Individual advertising network opt-out pages

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can adjust your cookie settings on our website or use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature. Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will stop seeing ads altogether; it means the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This information helps advertisers understand their audience and serve relevant ads. For details about data collection practices, see our Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include the ability to request deletion of your data, access to information collected about you, or restrictions on certain types of data processing.

Our Editorial Independence

Despite any advertising relationships, we maintain complete editorial independence. Our professional recommendations and the content we create are based on our expertise, research, and genuine belief in what will benefit our clients. We will never compromise our professional standards or mislead you for financial gain.

Compliance with FTC Guidelines

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. This means we clearly disclose any material connections between us and the products, services, or brands we discuss. A material connection exists when we receive compensation, free products, or other benefits in exchange for our endorsement or mention.

If you have questions about a specific relationship or disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to maintaining your trust through transparent communication about all advertising relationships.