Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 12, 2025
At UserFirst, we believe in transparency about our advertising relationships and how we may be compensated for recommendations or partnerships.
Our Commitment to Transparency
This Advertising Disclosure explains the financial relationships we may have with third parties and how these relationships might influence the content on our website. We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information while being transparent about any compensation we receive.
In accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and applicable laws in Cyprus and the European Union, we disclose that we may receive compensation through various advertising and affiliate relationships. This disclosure applies to all content on our website, including blog posts, service descriptions, and recommendations.
Important Note:
While we may receive compensation for some recommendations or partnerships, our primary goal is to provide valuable, honest information about UX/UI design services. We only recommend tools, services, or partners that we believe offer genuine value to our clients.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
UserFirst participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission from the company offering that product or service.
How Affiliate Links Work:
- • Some links on our website contain special tracking codes
- • When you click these links and make a purchase, we earn a commission
- • The commission comes from the seller, not from you
- • You do not pay more by using our affiliate links
- • The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or not
Commission-Based Link Explanations
We may earn commissions when you purchase or subscribe to services through links on our website. These commissions help support the operation of our website and allow us to continue providing free content and resources.
The types of tools and services for which we may earn commissions include design software, prototyping tools, analytics platforms, project management systems, and other UX/UI related resources we recommend.
Product Recommendation Policies
Genuine Recommendations: We only recommend products and services that we have personally evaluated or believe offer value to our audience. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence whether we recommend a product.
Honest Reviews: Our reviews and recommendations are based on our professional assessment and experience. We maintain editorial independence and provide honest opinions even when affiliate relationships exist.
Alternative Options: We strive to present multiple options when discussing tools or services, including both affiliate and non-affiliate alternatives, so you can make informed decisions.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe in complete transparency about our financial relationships. When content includes affiliate links or is influenced by affiliate relationships, we will clearly disclose this fact. Our recommendations are based on our professional judgment, and we only partner with companies whose products or services align with our values and quality standards.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content on our website. Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, or materials that are paid for by a third party to promote their product, service, or message.
All sponsored content will be clearly labeled with one of the following disclosures:
- • "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
- • "Promoted Content"
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We maintain strict standards for sponsored content to ensure transparency and maintain trust with our audience:
- Every sponsored post will have a clear disclosure at the beginning of the content
- Sponsored content will be visually distinguished from regular content when possible
- We retain editorial control over the presentation and placement of sponsored content
- Sponsored content must meet our quality standards and be relevant to our audience
- We will not publish sponsored content that conflicts with our values or misleads our audience
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into brand partnerships where we collaborate with companies on content creation, case studies, or promotional activities. These partnerships are disclosed as follows:
Long-term Partnerships: Ongoing relationships with brands will be disclosed on our website and in relevant content
Case Studies: When we create case studies featuring client work, we disclose any compensation received
Event Sponsorships: Partnerships related to events or webinars are clearly disclosed to participants
Product Samples: When we receive free products or services for review purposes, this is disclosed in the content
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial integrity. We reserve the right to refuse or modify sponsored content that does not meet our standards. Our opinions and recommendations within sponsored content reflect our genuine professional assessment, and we do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial stance or misrepresent facts.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to serve advertisements on our website. These networks may display ads based on your browsing activity across various websites.
Common advertising networks we may work with include Google AdSense and other reputable advertising platforms. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements to visitors.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your previous browsing behavior. This is known as interest-based or behavioral advertising.
How Behavioral Targeting Works:
- • Advertising networks track your browsing across multiple websites
- • They build a profile of your interests based on the sites you visit
- • Advertisements are then selected to match your apparent interests
- • This helps advertisers show more relevant ads to visitors
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Third-party advertising networks use cookies to track your browsing activity and deliver targeted advertisements. For detailed information about how we and our partners use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie management tools to control which types of advertising cookies you allow.
Ad Personalization Practices
When you visit our website, you may see personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. These personalized ads are delivered by third-party advertising partners using technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking methods. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through various industry opt-out mechanisms and privacy settings.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options to control the advertisements you see and manage your privacy preferences:
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block third-party cookies or clear cookies regularly to limit tracking.
Cookie Preferences
Use our cookie management tools to control which advertising cookies are allowed on our website.
Industry Opt-Out Tools
Visit industry opt-out pages to control interest-based advertising from multiple networks at once.
Ad Blocker Software
Install browser extensions that block advertisements and tracking scripts.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can:
- Adjust your cookie preferences on our website using the cookie management tools
- Configure your browser settings to reject third-party cookies
- Use privacy-focused browser extensions to block tracking
- Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser (though not all advertisers honor these requests)
- Visit advertising network opt-out pages to control interest-based advertising
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Third-party advertising networks may collect the following types of information:
• Pages you visit on our website and other websites
• Links you click and content you view
• Search queries and keywords
• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address and general location information
• Time spent on pages and interaction patterns
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected for advertising purposes. These rights include access to your data, rectification, erasure, and the right to object to processing. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising relationships or disclosure practices, please contact us. We are committed to transparency and will be happy to provide additional information.
UserFirst UX/UI Design Services
89 Themistokli Dervi Avenue
1066 Nicosia, Cyprus
Email: info@domain.com