Last updated: January 11, 2026
Start Frame is committed to maintaining editorial independence, transparency, and trust with our readers. This Advertising Policy explains how advertising, sponsorships, and paid placements are handled across our website, newsletters, and related platforms.
1. Editorial Independence
Advertising and sponsorships do not influence our editorial decisions. Our reporting, analysis, rankings, and opinions are created independently and are not shaped by advertisers or commercial partners.
We do not allow advertisers to preview, approve, or alter editorial content.
2. Advertising Formats
Start Frame may feature the following types of advertising:
- Display advertisements
- Newsletter sponsorships
- Sponsored content (clearly labeled)
- Affiliate links (where applicable)
- Event or product promotions
All paid placements are clearly disclosed to readers.
3. Sponsored Content
Sponsored content is content created in partnership with an advertiser and is always labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Paid Partnership.”
Sponsored content:
- Is clearly distinguished from editorial content
- Reflects the advertiser’s perspective, not Start Frame’s
- Does not represent independent reporting or endorsement unless explicitly stated
4. Affiliate Links
Some articles may include affiliate links. If a reader clicks an affiliate link and makes a purchase, Start Frame may earn a commission at no additional cost to the reader.
Affiliate relationships do not affect:
- Editorial coverage
- Rankings or recommendations
- Opinions expressed in our content
Where required, affiliate disclosures are included within or alongside relevant content.
5. Advertising Standards
We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertising that:
- Is misleading, deceptive, or false
- Promotes illegal or harmful activities
- Conflicts with our editorial values or audience trust
- Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
- Misrepresents products, services, or outcomes
Acceptance of advertising does not constitute endorsement.
6. Targeting & Data Use
Advertising on Start Frame may be targeted using anonymized or aggregated data, such as general location, device type, or content interests. We do not provide advertisers with access to personally identifiable information without explicit user consent.
For more information on data usage, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Reader Trust & Transparency
Maintaining reader trust is central to Start Frame’s mission. We aim to be transparent about how we fund our work and how advertising supports the publication while preserving editorial integrity.
If a piece of content has a commercial relationship attached to it, we will disclose that relationship clearly.
8. Policy Updates
This Advertising Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.