Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Kando-sha, we believe in maintaining transparency about our business relationships and how we may benefit from recommendations or partnerships. This Advertising Disclosure explains our approach to advertising, affiliate relationships, sponsored content, and other commercial arrangements that may influence the content on our website.
We are committed to providing honest, valuable information about customer experience consulting while being clear about any financial relationships that may exist. This disclosure helps you make informed decisions about the information and recommendations you encounter on our website.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Nature of Affiliate Programs
Kando-sha may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when visitors take certain actions based on our recommendations. These programs allow us to maintain our website and continue providing valuable content about customer experience design.
When we include affiliate links or recommend products, services, or tools, we may receive compensation if you make a purchase or engage with those offerings. This compensation does not affect the price you pay and comes at no additional cost to you.
Commission-Based Recommendations
Some links on our website may be commission-based affiliate links. These links typically relate to:
- • Software tools and platforms relevant to customer experience work
- • Professional development resources and training programs
- • Books, publications, and research materials
- • Services or solutions that complement our consulting offerings
Product Recommendation Policy
While we may benefit financially from certain recommendations, we maintain strict standards for what we recommend. We only suggest products, services, or tools that we genuinely believe offer value to organizations working on customer experience improvement. Our professional reputation and relationship with clients take priority over any potential affiliate income.
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have a financial relationship with a company or service we mention, we strive to disclose this relationship clearly. However, the existence of a financial relationship does not mean we endorse every aspect of a product or service, and we always aim to provide balanced, honest assessments based on professional judgment.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such and distinguished from our regular editorial content. Labels may include designations such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar clear indicators.
Sponsored Post Guidelines
When we accept sponsored content, we adhere to the following principles:
- • All sponsored posts are clearly marked to ensure transparency
- • Sponsored content must be relevant to our audience and their interests
- • We retain editorial control over content quality and presentation
- • Sponsored content does not misrepresent our independent opinions or expertise
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may form partnerships with brands, software providers, or other companies in the customer experience space. These partnerships may involve financial arrangements, cross-promotional activities, or collaborative content creation. When such partnerships influence our content, we disclose these relationships appropriately.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Whether content is sponsored or organic, we maintain our commitment to providing accurate, useful information based on professional knowledge and industry expertise. Financial arrangements do not compromise our dedication to helping organizations improve customer experiences through sound methodologies and evidence-based approaches.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may utilize third-party advertising networks to display advertisements. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense or Google Display Network
- • Other reputable advertising platforms that serve relevant ads
These advertising networks may collect information about your browsing activities across multiple websites to provide targeted advertising. We do not control the data collection practices of these third-party networks.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities across websites. This behavioral targeting allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests. You can learn more about this practice and your choices regarding behavioral advertising through industry resources and opt-out mechanisms.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website or other websites. These cookies help create more relevant advertising experiences. For more information about how we and our partners use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
When you visit our website, advertising partners may show you personalized ads based on various factors including your browsing history, demographics, and inferred interests. This personalization aims to make advertising more relevant and useful to you while supporting our ability to provide free content.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have options to control the advertising you see. Many advertising networks provide tools to manage your ad preferences, including the ability to opt out of personalized advertising while still seeing non-personalized ads. These controls are typically available through the privacy settings of major advertising platforms.
Opt-Out Procedures
You can opt out of personalized advertising through several mechanisms:
- • Adjusting your cookie preferences on our website through the cookie banner or Cookie Policy page
- • Using your browser settings to block or delete advertising cookies
- • Visiting industry opt-out pages provided by advertising associations
- • Using ad-blocking browser extensions or privacy-focused browsers
Data Collection for Advertising
Advertising partners may collect various types of information for advertising purposes, including device information, browsing behavior, and engagement with ads. This data collection is subject to the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your data is used for advertising.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising and data collection under privacy regulations such as GDPR or similar laws. These rights may include the right to access information about data collection, opt out of certain types of processing, or request deletion of data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights.
Regulatory Compliance
Kando-sha is committed to complying with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including those established by consumer protection authorities. We strive to ensure that all advertising disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and easily understandable.
Our advertising practices are designed to comply with regulations governing commercial relationships, endorsements, and sponsored content. We believe that transparency in advertising builds trust and helps our audience make informed decisions.
When we receive compensation for recommendations or endorsements, whether through affiliate commissions, sponsored content, or other arrangements, we make reasonable efforts to disclose these relationships in accordance with applicable laws and industry best practices.
Editorial Independence and Integrity
While we may benefit from advertising and affiliate relationships, we maintain editorial independence in our content creation. Our consulting methodologies, professional opinions, and educational content are based on years of experience in customer experience design and are not dictated by advertisers or affiliate partners.
We do not allow advertisers or sponsors to control our editorial content, influence our professional recommendations to clients, or compromise our commitment to providing accurate, valuable information about customer experience consulting.
Our primary obligation is to our audience and clients. Financial relationships exist to support our operations and enable us to continue creating valuable content, but they do not override our professional judgment or ethical standards.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions, concerns, or require clarification about our advertising disclosure, partnerships, or commercial relationships, please contact us. We value transparency and are happy to provide additional information about our business practices.
Kando-sha
2-8-7 Meguro, Meguro-ku
Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
Phone: +81 3 5768-4231
Email: info@domain.com
Updates to This Disclosure
As our business evolves and we form new partnerships or modify our advertising practices, we may update this Advertising Disclosure. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.