Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Objectiv, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and business relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may generate revenue through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising networks.
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about product photography education while being clear about any financial relationships that may influence the content you see on our website. Your trust is important to us, and we take our disclosure obligations seriously.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Our website may include links to photography equipment, software, and educational resources through affiliate programs. When you purchase products or services through these affiliate links, we may receive a commission from the vendor at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate relationships help support our ability to provide free educational content and maintain our website. However, we only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe offer value to photographers learning product photography.
Commission-Based Recommendations
Some product recommendations on our website may include affiliate links. These relationships include:
- • Camera and photography equipment retailers
- • Photo editing software and applications
- • Studio lighting and backdrop suppliers
- • Online learning platforms and educational resources
- • Photography books and training materials
Our Recommendation Policy
While we participate in affiliate programs, our primary commitment is to you and your educational journey. Our product recommendations are based on:
- • Direct experience using the products in our courses or professional work
- • Genuine assessment of quality, value, and relevance to product photography
- • Consideration of different budget levels and experience ranges
- • Honest evaluation of both benefits and limitations
We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher commission. Your success in learning product photography is more valuable to us than any affiliate earnings.
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have a financial relationship with a company whose products or services we discuss, we will clearly disclose this relationship near the relevant content. This ensures you can make informed decisions while understanding the context of our recommendations.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional materials on our website. Any such content will be clearly labeled with one or more of the following disclosures:
- • "Sponsored Post" or "Sponsored Content"
- • "Paid Partnership" or "Paid Promotion"
- • "Advertisement" or "Advertorial"
- • Clear disclosure of the sponsoring brand or company
Sponsored Post Guidelines
We maintain editorial control over all sponsored content to ensure it meets our quality standards and provides value to our audience. Our sponsored content guidelines include:
- • Content must be relevant to product photography education or practice
- • Information must be accurate and helpful to our audience
- • Sponsored content is clearly distinguished from regular editorial content
- • We reserve the right to decline sponsored content that doesn't align with our values
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with photography brands, equipment manufacturers, or educational organizations. These partnerships may involve product demonstrations, equipment reviews, or collaborative educational content. All such partnerships will be disclosed clearly in the relevant content.
Content Authenticity
Even when content is sponsored, our opinions and assessments remain independent. We will provide honest feedback based on actual experience and expertise. If we have reservations about a sponsored product or service, we will communicate those concerns clearly.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
Our website may display advertisements served through third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. We do not have direct control over the specific advertisements displayed by these networks.
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. This practice is called behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising.
To learn more about interest-based advertising and your opt-out options, please visit our Cookie Policy or contact us for additional information.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Third-party advertising networks may place cookies on your device to:
- • Track your browsing patterns across multiple websites
- • Build a profile of your interests and preferences
- • Serve advertisements tailored to your presumed interests
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
You can manage or disable advertising cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
Ad Personalization Practices
When you have consented to advertising cookies, we and our advertising partners may use data collected about your website visits to create personalized advertising experiences. This helps ensure the advertisements you see are more relevant to your interests in photography and related topics.
Your Rights and Controls
Advertisement Preference Management
You have control over the types of advertisements you see and the data used for advertising purposes. You can manage your preferences through browser settings, our cookie management tools, and industry opt-out mechanisms.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can:
- • Adjust your cookie preferences on our Cookie Policy page
- • Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
- • Use privacy-focused browser extensions or tools
- • Visit industry opt-out pages for advertising networks
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include browsing behavior, pages visited, time spent on site, and general demographic information. This data is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising and personal data under regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws. These may include the right to access, delete, or restrict the use of your data for advertising purposes. Contact us to exercise these rights or learn more about how they apply to you.
Compliance with Advertising Guidelines
We are committed to compliance with applicable advertising guidelines and regulations, including those established by consumer protection authorities. Our advertising disclosure practices are designed to ensure transparency and honesty in all commercial relationships.
When we have material connections with brands, products, or services we discuss, we disclose those relationships clearly and conspicuously. We strive to exceed minimum disclosure requirements to maintain your trust and ensure full transparency in our advertising practices.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising relationships, practices, or applicable regulations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we generate revenue and our advertising practices.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, sponsored content, or this disclosure, please contact us. We are committed to transparency and will gladly provide additional information about our advertising practices.
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Phone: +81 48-252-7582
Address: 3-9-11 Minami-Semba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan