Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

Parlonique is committed to maintaining the trust you place in us. We understand that advertising relationships can potentially influence content, and we want you to have complete information about any such relationships. This disclosure page provides comprehensive details about how we approach advertising and commercial partnerships.

We strive to ensure that all advertising and sponsored content is clearly identified and that our editorial integrity remains uncompromised by commercial considerations. Your trust is paramount, and we take seriously our responsibility to provide honest, unbiased information.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when visitors click on certain links and make purchases through those links. These arrangements help support our operations and allow us to continue providing quality content and services.

Our Affiliate Practices

When we participate in affiliate programs:

• • We only recommend products or services that we genuinely believe may benefit our students and visitors
• • Our opinions and recommendations remain independent and honest, regardless of any commission structure
• • We clearly disclose when a link is an affiliate link or may result in compensation
• • Commission rates do not influence our recommendations or editorial content

Types of Affiliate Relationships

We may participate in affiliate programs for:

• • French language learning materials and textbooks
• • Educational technology and online learning platforms
• • Cultural products and resources related to French language and culture
• • Professional development resources for language learners

Sponsored Content

Identification of Sponsored Materials

Any content that has been sponsored or paid for by third parties will be clearly labeled as such. We use clear and conspicuous disclosures to ensure you can easily identify sponsored content, which may include labels such as:

• • "Sponsored Content" or "Sponsored Post"
• • "Paid Partnership" or "Paid Promotion"
• • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
• • "In collaboration with [Brand Name]"

Editorial Independence

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure that:

• • All sponsored content aligns with our values and educational mission
• • We only partner with brands and organizations that we believe offer genuine value
• • Our honest opinions and perspectives are preserved
• • The content meets our quality standards and serves our audience's interests

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising

We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These advertisements help support the costs of maintaining and improving our services. Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior
• • Measure advertisement performance and effectiveness
• • Prevent fraudulent activity and improve security
• • Provide aggregated analytics to advertisers

Advertising Networks

We may work with various advertising networks and platforms, which may include but are not limited to Google AdSense, other display advertising networks, and social media advertising platforms. Each network operates according to its own privacy policy and advertising standards.

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertisements on our site may be personalized based on your browsing history and online behavior. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you content that may be more relevant to your interests. You can learn more about managing these preferences in our Cookie Policy.

User Rights and Controls

Opt-Out Options

You have several options for controlling your experience with advertising on our website:

• • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Management tool
• • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• • Visit industry opt-out pages to control interest-based advertising
• • Use ad-blocking browser extensions if you prefer

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

• • Pages visited and content viewed on our website
• • Time spent on different pages and sections
• • Referring website or search terms used to find us
• • General geographic location based on IP address
• • Device type, browser, and operating system information

Regulatory Compliance

We are committed to complying with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including:

• • Federal Trade Commission guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
• • Truth in advertising standards requiring clear and conspicuous disclosures
• • Data protection regulations governing the use of personal information for advertising
• • Industry best practices for ethical advertising and content marketing

Changes to Advertising Practices

We may update our advertising practices and this disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business model, regulatory requirements, or industry standards. When we make significant changes, we will update this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising and commercial relationships.

Questions and Feedback

If you have questions about our advertising practices, concerns about specific content, or feedback about how we handle commercial relationships, we welcome your input. Transparency and trust are fundamental to our relationship with you, and we take your concerns seriously.