Advertising Disclosure
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Profit meridiam, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our business relationships and any commercial arrangements that may influence the content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we approach affiliate relationships, sponsored content, advertising partnerships, and other commercial arrangements.
We are committed to providing honest, accurate information about our services while being forthright about any financial relationships that could be perceived as influencing our content or recommendations.
Last updated: February 1, 2026.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
From time to time, we may participate in affiliate marketing programs or maintain partnership arrangements with other service providers in the nonprofit sector. Here's what you need to know:
Affiliate Program Participation
We may receive compensation when you click on certain links to third-party products or services and make a purchase. These affiliate relationships allow us to recommend tools, software, and resources that we believe could benefit nonprofit organizations.
When we include affiliate links, we clearly disclose this relationship. Our recommendations are based on our professional judgment and experience, not solely on potential commissions.
Professional Referrals
We maintain professional relationships with other service providers such as legal counsel, technology consultants, and fundraising specialists. When we refer clients to these professionals, we may receive referral fees or reciprocal referrals. These arrangements do not influence our primary obligation to serve your organization's best interests.
Product Recommendations
When we recommend accounting software, financial management tools, or other products, our recommendations are based on our professional assessment of their suitability for nonprofit organizations. If we receive any compensation for these recommendations, we disclose this relationship clearly.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We are transparent about the nature and extent of our financial relationships. While we may receive compensation through affiliate arrangements, this does not alter the price you pay for products or services, nor does it compromise the integrity of our recommendations.
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
Sponsored Content Policy
If we publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or branded materials on our website, this content will be clearly labeled as sponsored, promoted, or paid content. We maintain editorial control over all content to ensure it aligns with our professional standards and provides value to our audience.
Content Authenticity
All content on our website, whether sponsored or not, reflects our genuine professional perspective. We only partner with brands and organizations whose products or services we believe could genuinely benefit the nonprofit sector. We retain the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or professional standards.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content and professional recommendations remain independent of any sponsorship or advertising relationships. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our content, opinions, or professional advice. Any sponsored content is clearly distinguished from our independent editorial content.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across multiple websites. We do not control the content of these advertisements or the practices of the advertising networks.
Behavioral Targeting
Some advertising networks use behavioral targeting to show you advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests based on your browsing history. You can opt out of behavioral advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out mechanisms such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Third-party advertisers and advertising networks may place cookies on your device to track your browsing behavior for advertising purposes. For detailed information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy. You have control over cookie settings and can opt out of certain advertising cookies.
Ad Personalization Practices
When personalized advertisements are shown, they are based on general interest categories rather than specific personal information. We do not provide personally identifiable information to advertising networks without your consent. You can manage your advertising preferences through our cookie management tools.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
You have several rights and options when it comes to advertising on our website:
Ad Preference Management
You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings, our cookie management tools, and third-party opt-out mechanisms. These preferences allow you to control the types of advertisements you see and limit behavioral tracking.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Adjust your browser cookie settings to block advertising cookies
- Use our cookie preference center to disable advertising cookies
- Visit industry opt-out pages such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance
- Enable browser features like Do Not Track
Data Collection for Advertising
When you opt out of advertising cookies, we and our advertising partners will not collect information about your browsing behavior for advertising purposes. However, you may still see advertisements, though they will not be personalized based on your interests.
Privacy Regulation Rights
If you are protected by privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA, you have additional rights regarding how your data is used for advertising purposes. For information about exercising these rights, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.
FTC Compliance and Disclosure Standards
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. This means:
All material connections between Profit meridiam and endorsers or product providers are clearly disclosed
Endorsements and testimonials reflect honest opinions and experiences
We do not make unsubstantiated claims about products or services
Disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and placed where consumers can easily notice them
We maintain documentation of advertising disclosures and material connections
Professional Standards and Ethics
As professional accountants, we adhere to ethical standards established by professional accounting bodies. Our advertising and commercial relationships are conducted in accordance with these professional standards, which require:
• Independence and objectivity in our professional services
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest that could impair professional judgment
• Prioritization of client interests above commercial considerations
• Honest and accurate representation in all professional communications
• Maintenance of professional competence and due care
• Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards
Questions and Contact Information
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, sponsorships, or commercial arrangements, we encourage you to contact us. We are committed to transparency and will gladly provide additional information about any commercial relationships that may affect content on our website.
You can reach us through our contact form, and we will respond to your inquiries promptly.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, advertising relationships, or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised date.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising and commercial relationships. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated disclosure.