Advertising Disclosure
Our commitment to transparency in advertising relationships and honest recommendations for project management professionals.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Our Transparency Commitment
At Milestone Path, we believe in complete transparency about our advertising relationships and financial partnerships. This disclosure ensures that you understand how we fund our educational services and maintain our independence in providing honest recommendations.
We are committed to providing authentic value to project management professionals while maintaining the highest standards of ethical advertising and content creation. All partnerships are carefully evaluated to ensure they align with our educational mission.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Educational Technology Partners
We participate in affiliate programs with educational technology providers and project management software companies that we genuinely use and recommend to our students.
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Project Management Software: Affiliate relationships with tools we actively use in our curriculum, including project planning and collaboration platforms
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Professional Certification Bodies: Partnerships with PMI and other recognized certification organizations for exam preparation materials
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Educational Resources: Commission-based relationships with publishers of project management books and online learning platforms
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Professional Development Tools: Partnerships with career assessment and skill development platforms relevant to project management
Commission Structure and Transparency
How We Earn Commissions
- Special tracking links on recommended products
- Percentage of sales when students purchase through our recommendations
- Fixed fees for specific course enrollments or software subscriptions
- Annual partnership agreements with select educational providers
Our Recommendation Standards
- All recommended products personally tested by our instructors
- Alignment with current project management best practices
- Value proposition appropriate for professional development budgets
- Regular review and updating of all affiliate relationships
Sponsored Content and Paid Partnerships
Sponsored Educational Content
Occasionally, we partner with industry leaders to create sponsored educational content that provides value to project management professionals.
- Clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership"
- Content must meet our educational quality standards
- Editorial independence maintained for honest opinions
- Relevance to Nordic project management context
Content Authenticity Promise
All sponsored content undergoes the same rigorous review process as our standard educational materials to ensure authenticity and value.
- No compromise on educational quality for financial gain
- Right to refuse partnerships that don't align with our values
- Student feedback considered in partnership decisions
- Annual review of all sponsored content effectiveness
Brand Partnership Guidelines
We carefully select brand partnerships based on their relevance to project management education and alignment with our commitment to professional excellence.
Educational Value
Must enhance student learning experience
Professional Standards
Meets industry best practices
Values Alignment
Supports our educational mission
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Partners
We use select advertising networks to display relevant advertisements that support our free educational content and resources.
- Google AdSense for contextual advertising
- Professional development and career-focused ad networks
- Educational technology and software advertisements
- Business and management content partnerships
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements may be personalized based on your browsing behavior and interests, always in compliance with privacy regulations.
- Cookie-based interest targeting (with consent)
- Professional demographic targeting
- Geographic location-based educational offers
- Career stage and experience level personalization
Advertisement Quality Standards
We maintain strict standards for advertisements displayed on our platform to ensure they align with our professional educational environment.
Acceptable Advertisement Types
- Professional development tools and courses
- Project management software and applications
- Business books and educational resources
- Career advancement and coaching services
Restricted Content
- Misleading or deceptive advertising claims
- Adult content or inappropriate material
- Gambling or high-risk financial products
- Content that contradicts our educational values
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
You have complete control over your advertising experience and data usage preferences on our platform. We respect your choices and provide multiple options for customizing your experience.
Ad Preference Management
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Cookie Settings: Adjust advertising cookie preferences through our cookie policy page or browser settings
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Google Ad Settings: Manage personalized advertising through your Google account preferences
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Interest Targeting: Opt out of behavioral advertising while maintaining basic website functionality
Data Collection Opt-Out
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Browser Extensions: Use ad blockers and privacy tools to limit data collection and advertisement display
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Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals for advertising purposes
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Account Settings: Registered users can disable all advertising-related data collection through account preferences
Privacy Regulation Compliance
Our advertising practices comply with GDPR, Finnish data protection laws, and industry best practices for educational content providers.
GDPR Compliant
Consent-based advertising data processing
Transparency
Clear disclosure of all partnerships
User Control
Easy opt-out and preference management
Questions and Feedback
We welcome questions about our advertising relationships and feedback on any advertisements or sponsored content. Your input helps us maintain the highest standards of transparency and relevance.