Last Updated: October 25, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
CloudBridge is committed to maintaining transparency in all our business relationships and advertising practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing valuable, unbiased information about IT infrastructure training.
We believe in honest communication with our audience and comply with applicable advertising regulations, including guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and similar regulatory bodies.
Plain Language Summary
CloudBridge may receive compensation when you click on certain links or purchase products and services through our website. This compensation helps support our operations and allows us to continue providing quality training programs. However, we only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe will benefit our students and professional community.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
CloudBridge participates in various affiliate programs and maintains partnerships with technology vendors and service providers. Here's what you should know:
Affiliate Program Participation
We participate in affiliate programs with technology vendors including VMware, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and various cloud infrastructure providers. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Commission-Based Relationships
Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you purchase products or services through those links. The commission we receive is typically a percentage of the sale price and does not increase the price you pay.
Vendor Certification Programs
As an authorized training partner for various technology vendors, we may receive benefits including training materials, technical support, and promotional consideration. These relationships do not influence our objective assessment of technologies or training needs.
Product Recommendations
Our course recommendations and product suggestions are based on professional expertise, student needs, and industry relevance. While we may earn commissions on some recommendations, we only promote products and services that we believe offer genuine value to IT professionals.
Transparency in Financial Relationships
We maintain the following principles regarding financial relationships:
Clear Disclosure
When content includes affiliate links or sponsored elements, we clearly disclose this relationship to our audience.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions about course content, technology assessments, and training recommendations are made independently based on educational value and professional relevance, not influenced by potential commissions.
Honest Assessments
We provide honest, balanced assessments of technologies and services, including both advantages and limitations, regardless of affiliate relationships.
Student-First Approach
Our primary commitment is to student success and professional development. We prioritize educational value over potential affiliate revenue.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
CloudBridge may feature sponsored content or paid promotions from technology vendors and service providers:
Identification of Sponsored Content
All sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," or similar designations. We ensure readers can easily distinguish between sponsored content and our regular educational materials.
Sponsored Post Standards
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial standards and ensure information is accurate, relevant, and valuable to our professional audience. Sponsors do not have final editorial control over content.
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with technology brands for co-branded training materials, webinars, or events. These partnerships are disclosed to participants, and all educational content meets our quality standards.
Content Authenticity
All content on our website, whether sponsored or not, reflects genuine professional expertise and serves the educational needs of IT infrastructure professionals.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Our website may utilize third-party advertising networks and technologies:
Display Advertising: We may use advertising networks to display relevant advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve targeted ads based on browsing behavior.
Behavioral Targeting: Some advertisements may be targeted based on your interests and online activity. This behavioral targeting is conducted by third-party advertising networks according to their privacy policies.
Cookiege: Third-party advertisers may place cookies on your device to track ad performance and deliver relevant advertisements. You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page.
Ad Personalization: We participate in personalized advertising programs that may use your browsing data to show more relevant ads. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
Google Advertising Programs
CloudBridge may participate in Google advertising programs including:
Google AdSense
Display advertising network that shows relevant ads based on page content and user interests.
Google AdWords
Paid search advertising to reach professionals seeking IT infrastructure training.
Remarketing Programs
Showing relevant ads to previous website visitors as they browse other sites.
Analytics Integration
Using Google Analytics to understand audience behavior and improve services.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
You have control over how advertising affects your experience:
Ad Preference Management
You can manage advertising preferences through browser settings, advertising network opt-out tools, and our cookie management system. Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your preferences.
Opt-Out Procedures
You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page. Browser settings also allow you to block third-party cookies.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information about data collection for advertising purposes is detailed in our Privacy Policy. We comply with applicable data protection regulations regarding advertising data.
Privacy Regulation Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy laws, you have rights regarding personal data used for advertising, including the right to access, delete, and opt out of sale or sharing of personal information.
FTC Compliance and Regulatory Standards
CloudBridge adheres to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and similar regulatory standards regarding advertising disclosure:
Material Connection Disclosure: We disclose material connections between CloudBridge and advertisers, including compensation received for recommendations or endorsements.
Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure: All advertising disclosures are presented in clear, conspicuous language that is easily understandable to our audience.
Endorsement Standards: Any endorsements or testimonials reflect honest opinions and experiences. We do not make claims about products or services that are not supported by evidence.
Ongoing Compliance: We regularly review our advertising practices to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Training Material Partnerships
Our training programs may include materials and resources from technology vendors:
- Official vendor training materials are used under licensing agreements with vendors like VMware, AWS, and Microsoft
- Vendor relationships provide access to up-to-date technical documentation and lab environments
- These partnerships enhance educational quality but do not compromise our objective teaching approach
- Students benefit from industry-recognized materials that align with vendor certifications
Updates to Advertising Practices
Our advertising relationships and practices may evolve over time. We will update this Advertising Disclosure to reflect significant changes in:
- New affiliate program participation
- Changes to advertising networks or technologies
- Modifications to disclosure practices
- New types of sponsored content or partnerships
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.
Questions About Advertising?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or sponsored content, we're happy to provide additional information:
Contact us through our contact form or visit our contact page.