Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At UserFirst, we believe in complete transparency about our business relationships and how we may benefit financially from recommendations we make or partnerships we maintain. This Advertising Disclosure explains how advertising, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content may appear on our website and in our communications.
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about UX/UI design services and related topics. Any financial relationships or compensation we receive will never compromise our commitment to delivering value and maintaining trust with our audience.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
Our website may contain affiliate links to products, services, or tools that we believe could benefit our audience. When you click on these links and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps support our business and allows us to continue providing valuable content and services.
We only promote products and services that we genuinely believe in and that align with our values of user-centered design and quality. Our recommendations are based on professional judgment and experience, not solely on potential compensation.
Commission-Based Recommendations
When we receive compensation through affiliate relationships, we will clearly disclose this. Typical disclosures include:
- • Clear labeling of affiliate links with phrases such as "affiliate link" or "commission-earning link"
- • Disclosure statements near product or service recommendations
- • Transparency about the nature of our relationship with the company or service provider
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product and service recommendations are guided by the following principles: we only recommend tools and services we have personally used or thoroughly researched, we prioritize quality and user value over potential commission earnings, we provide honest assessments including both strengths and limitations, and we regularly review our recommendations to ensure they remain relevant and valuable.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about all financial relationships that could influence our content or recommendations. This includes direct partnerships with design tool providers, software platforms, and service providers in the UX/UI industry. We clearly distinguish between paid relationships and independent recommendations to help you make informed decisions.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Paid Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions from companies whose products or services align with our audience's interests. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such with designations like "Sponsored Post," "Paid Partnership," or "Promoted Content." These labels will be prominently displayed to ensure you can easily identify when content has been financially compensated.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We maintain strict labeling standards for all sponsored content. Every sponsored article, post, or promotion will include clear disclosure at the beginning of the content, informing readers about the commercial nature of the material. We ensure that sponsored content maintains our editorial standards and provides genuine value to our audience, even when compensation is involved.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies in the UX/UI design space, we disclose these relationships openly. Brand partnerships may involve collaborative content creation, joint events, or ongoing advisory relationships. We clearly communicate the nature of these partnerships and how they may influence the content we publish.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of sponsorship or compensation, we maintain editorial independence and honest assessment in all our content. We retain the right to decline partnerships that don't align with our values or that we believe would not serve our audience well. Our opinions and recommendations remain our own, even in sponsored content contexts.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:
- • Google Ads and similar display advertising platforms
- • Programmatic advertising networks that serve contextually relevant ads
- • Industry-specific advertising platforms focused on design and technology
These advertising networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to serve more relevant advertisements, as outlined in our Cookie Policy.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements displayed on our website may use behavioral targeting techniques. This means that advertising networks may track your browsing activity across multiple websites to show you ads that match your interests. You can learn more about these practices and how to manage your preferences in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior and serve targeted advertisements. We provide tools for you to manage these advertising cookies through our Cookie Policy page. You can control whether you want to receive personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising helps ensure that the advertisements you see are relevant to your interests. However, we respect your right to opt out of personalized advertising. You can adjust your preferences through browser settings, industry opt-out tools, or our Cookie Policy management interface.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have the right to control how advertising affects your browsing experience on our website. This includes choosing whether to receive personalized ads, opting out of behavioral targeting, and managing cookie preferences for advertising purposes. Visit our Cookie Policy page to access comprehensive controls for your advertising preferences.
Opt-Out Procedures
If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising, you have several options:
- • Visit our Cookie Policy page to disable advertising cookies
- • Adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies
- • Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising self-regulatory organizations
- • Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected for advertising purposes, including your browsing behavior, device information, and interaction with advertisements. This data helps advertising networks serve more relevant ads. You can learn more about what data is collected and how it's used in our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under privacy regulations including the GDPR, you have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes. These include the right to access information about how your data is used for advertising, the right to request deletion of advertising-related data, and the right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes. Contact us to exercise these rights.
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
We strive to comply with all applicable advertising regulations and industry standards, including guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and similar regulatory bodies. Our disclosure practices are designed to meet or exceed these requirements, ensuring you always know when content is sponsored, when we receive compensation, or when we have financial relationships that could influence our recommendations.
We believe that transparency builds trust, and we are committed to clearly disclosing any material connections between our business and the products, services, or companies we mention or recommend on our website.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have any questions or concerns about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or how we handle sponsored content, we encourage you to reach out to us. We are committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns you may have.
We regularly review and update our advertising practices to ensure they align with current regulations and best practices. Your feedback helps us improve our transparency and maintain the trust of our audience.