Last updated: 21 November 2025
This Advertising Policy explains how advertising and sponsored content may appear on the website https://brightsmilementor.com and how BrightSmileMentor handles relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and partners.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Terms of Use.
1. Purpose of Advertising on BrightSmileMentor
BrightSmileMentor provides educational content about dental topics and oral health. To support the time, effort, and costs involved in maintaining and improving the Website, we may use various forms of monetization, including advertising and affiliate programs.
Advertising helps us continue to provide free content to readers. However, we are committed to maintaining editorial independence and transparency, especially given the health-related nature of our topics.
2. Types of Advertising and Sponsorships
Over time, the Website may include one or more of the following:
- Display advertisements: Banner ads, sidebar ads, or in-content ad units served by third-party networks (such as, in the future, Google AdSense or similar platforms), subject to their policies and our choices.
- Affiliate links: Links that allow us to earn a commission when users purchase products or services, as explained in our Affiliate Disclosure.
- Sponsored content or collaborations: Articles, reviews, or mentions that are created in collaboration with brands or sponsors, where clearly indicated.
Not all of these forms may be active at any given time, and our monetization approach may change as the Website grows.
3. Separation Between Editorial Content and Advertising
We aim to maintain a clear distinction between editorial content and advertising. In particular:
- Editorial content is primarily based on our own judgment, expertise, and research, and is not dictated by advertisers or sponsors.
- Advertisements and sponsored placements will not override our commitment to provide accurate, responsible, and educational information about oral health.
- We do not allow advertisers to control the editorial decisions of the Website.
Any sponsored content or paid collaborations will be handled in a way that preserves our integrity and trust with readers.
4. Labeling of Ads, Sponsored Content, and Affiliate Links
We strive to ensure that readers can easily identify when content or links have a commercial or advertising component. For example:
- Display ads may be labeled as “Advertisement”, “Ad”, or similar where appropriate.
- Sponsored content or paid collaborations will be clearly disclosed with labels such as “Sponsored”, “In partnership with”, or similar wording.
- Affiliate links may be disclosed within articles using phrases such as “affiliate link”, “we may earn a commission”, or by referencing our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Our goal is that you understand when you are interacting with purely editorial content and when a commercial relationship may be involved.
5. Third-Party Ad Networks and Control
If we use third-party ad networks (for example, Google AdSense or other platforms in the future), those providers may:
- Serve ads based on automated systems and algorithms;
- Use cookies and similar technologies for frequency capping, fraud prevention, or audience measurement;
- Collect certain information about users and their devices, as described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
While we can set some preferences and categories, we do not control every individual advertisement that appears via third-party networks. We do not intentionally accept advertising for illegal or deceptive products or services and will remove or block problematic placements when we become aware of them, as far as we reasonably can.
6. Health-Related Advertising
Because our Website covers health-related topics, we are particularly careful about products, services, or claims that have a medical or dental component. However, we cannot independently verify every claim made by advertisers or third-party sites.
Advertisements, affiliate offers, and sponsored content:
- Do not constitute medical or dental advice;
- Do not replace consultation with a licensed dentist or healthcare professional;
- Should be carefully evaluated by you, including by reviewing labels, instructions, and official product information.
You should always consult a qualified dental or healthcare provider before using any product or service that may affect your oral or general health.
7. Data and Privacy
Our use of advertising and affiliate programs may involve the use of cookies, tracking technologies, and data processing by us and our partners. Details about how your personal data is collected and used in connection with ads and affiliate links are described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies or allowing certain types of tracking for advertising or analytics purposes.
8. No Endorsement Guarantee
The presence of an ad, affiliate link, or sponsored content on the Website does not necessarily mean that we endorse the advertiser, product, or service beyond the descriptions provided. Our opinions, where expressed, are based on our own views at the time of publication and may change over time.
Ultimately, any purchase or use of third-party products or services is your own decision and responsibility.
9. Changes to This Advertising Policy
We may update this Advertising Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in our monetization methods, partnerships, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. The updated policy will take effect as soon as it is posted on the Website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Advertising Policy or how advertising works on BrightSmileMentor, you can contact us at: