Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At MotionCraft Studios, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and how we may be compensated. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we earn revenue through advertising and affiliate programs, and how this might affect the content you see on our website.
We value your trust and want you to understand any financial relationships we have that could influence the recommendations or content we provide. Our goal is always to provide honest, accurate information that helps you make informed decisions about your video production education.
Affiliate Relationships and Commissions
Affiliate Program Participation
MotionCraft Studios participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase products or services through links on our website. These affiliate relationships include:
- • Camera and equipment manufacturers' affiliate programs
- • Video editing software companies' partner programs
- • Online retailer affiliate networks for production gear
- • Educational platform partnerships for supplementary courses
- • Industry publication and resource affiliations
How Affiliate Commissions Work
When we recommend products or services that have affiliate relationships:
- Commission Structure: We earn a small percentage of the purchase price when you buy through our affiliate links
- No Extra Cost: These commissions do not increase your cost; the price remains the same whether you use our link or not
- Cookie Tracking: Affiliate programs use cookies to track purchases made through our links within a specific timeframe
- Disclosure Requirement: We clearly identify affiliate links where possible and appropriate
Our Product Recommendation Policy
Our commitment to you regarding recommendations:
- • We only recommend products and equipment we genuinely believe in and would use ourselves
- • Our instructors have hands-on experience with recommended products
- • Affiliate relationships do not influence our honest assessment of products
- • We provide balanced reviews that include both advantages and limitations
- • We consider your needs and budget when making recommendations
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about all financial relationships that could influence our content. If we have a significant financial relationship with a company whose products we discuss or recommend, we will disclose this relationship clearly in the relevant content.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. When we do:
- • Sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," or "In Partnership With"
- • We maintain editorial control over all sponsored content
- • Sponsored content aligns with our values and audience interests
- • We do not publish sponsored content that contradicts our recommendations or expertise
- • All sponsored content meets our quality standards
Brand Partnership Disclosures
Our brand partnerships operate under these principles:
- Selective Partnerships: We partner only with brands that align with our educational mission
- Authentic Reviews: Partnership status does not guarantee positive coverage
- Clear Disclosure: Partnership relationships are disclosed prominently
- Audience First: We prioritize what benefits our students over partnership revenue
- Editorial Independence: Partners cannot dictate our opinions or content
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Regardless of whether content is sponsored or includes affiliate links, we commit to providing honest, accurate, and useful information. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any advertising revenue. All opinions expressed on our website are genuinely held by our instructors and staff.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- • Industry-specific advertising networks
- • Programmatic advertising platforms
- • Direct advertising partnerships with relevant companies
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Show you advertisements based on your browsing behavior
- • Personalize ads based on your interests and demographics
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- • Prevent the same ad from being shown too frequently
You can learn more about how these networks use your information in our Cookie Policy.
Advertising Policy Standards
We strive to maintain high standards for the advertisements displayed on our site. We prohibit ads that are misleading, offensive, or inappropriate for our audience. However, we cannot always control the specific ads shown by third-party networks. If you see an ad that concerns you, please contact us.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the advertising you see:
- • Manage cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
- • Use browser extensions to block or limit advertisements
- • Adjust settings in your Google Ads preferences (if applicable)
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Cookie Settings: Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage advertising cookies
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
- NAI Opt-Out: Use the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out tool
- DAA Opt-Out: Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page
- Google Settings: Adjust your Google Ads settings for personalized advertising
Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Third-party advertisers and advertising networks may collect:
- • Your IP address and device information
- • Pages you visit on our website
- • Time spent on pages and interactions
- • Referring URLs and search terms
- • Information from cookies and similar tracking technologies
For more information about data collection, see our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and similar regulations), you have rights regarding how your information is used for advertising purposes. These rights include access to your data, correction of inaccuracies, deletion requests, and objection to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us or visit our Privacy Policy page.
Regulatory Compliance
MotionCraft Studios complies with advertising disclosure requirements set forth by regulatory authorities. This includes guidelines from consumer protection agencies and industry standards for transparent advertising practices.
Disclosure Standards: We follow best practices for disclosure of material connections, including clearly and conspicuously disclosing when we have a financial relationship that could affect our recommendations. Our disclosures are designed to be easily understood and are placed where they are most relevant and visible to our audience.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or regulatory requirements. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we may be compensated for content on our website.
Questions About Advertising?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us:
We are committed to transparency and will respond to your inquiries promptly.