Advertising Disclosure
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Thornbury Legal, we believe in complete transparency regarding any commercial relationships that may influence the content, recommendations, or services we provide. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we approach advertising, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content.
We are committed to maintaining your trust by clearly identifying any content that involves commercial arrangements. This disclosure complies with applicable advertising standards and regulations, including guidelines from the Competition and Markets Authority and the Advertising Standards Authority.
When we recommend services, products, or resources, we do so based on their merit and relevance to your needs. Any financial relationships we have are disclosed appropriately, and we never let commercial considerations override our professional obligations or your interests.
Affiliate Relationships and Commissions
Overview of Affiliate Programs
From time to time, we may participate in affiliate programs with select service providers whose offerings complement our legal services. These might include document management systems, legal research tools, or other professional services that our clients may find useful.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on certain links on our website and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission or referral fee. This arrangement does not affect the price you pay, and we only recommend services we believe offer genuine value.
Affiliate links are clearly marked where they appear, using phrases such as "affiliate link," "partner link," or similar terminology. If we receive compensation for a recommendation, this will be disclosed at the point of recommendation.
Our Product Recommendation Policy
Our recommendations are based on several factors:
- • Quality and reliability of the product or service
- • Relevance to our clients' needs and circumstances
- • Value for money and competitive positioning
- • Our professional experience with the provider
We do not recommend products or services solely based on commission rates. Our professional duty to act in your best interests takes precedence over any commercial relationships.
Financial Relationship Transparency
Where we maintain ongoing affiliate relationships or referral arrangements, these are disclosed in our recommendations. We regularly review our affiliate partnerships to ensure they continue to offer value and maintain appropriate standards. If a relationship ends or changes materially, we update our disclosures accordingly.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
Any content on our website that has been sponsored, paid for, or otherwise compensated by a third party is clearly labeled as such. We use clear and prominent disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Promoted Content," or similar language to identify such material.
Sponsored Post Guidelines
When we publish sponsored content, we maintain certain standards:
- • Content must be relevant and valuable to our audience
- • Sponsors do not control our editorial voice or opinions
- • We retain the right to refuse sponsored content that conflicts with our values
- • Factual claims in sponsored content must be accurate and verifiable
- • Sponsored content is clearly distinguished from our own content
Brand Partnership Disclosures
If we enter into brand partnership arrangements, promotional campaigns, or ambassador relationships, these are disclosed at the time of the partnership. We do not create content that could mislead you about the nature of our relationship with brands or service providers.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Even in sponsored content, we maintain authenticity and transparency. Our opinions, analyses, and professional recommendations remain honest and based on our genuine assessment. We do not present paid content as independent editorial content.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities to deliver relevant advertisements. The presence of advertisements does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised products or services.
Behavioral Targeting
Some advertisements you see may be based on behavioral targeting, which uses information about your browsing activities across different websites to show you more relevant ads. This is done through cookies and similar technologies. You can learn more about how this works and manage your preferences in our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may place cookies on your device to track ad performance, prevent duplicate ad views, and measure advertising effectiveness. For detailed information about cookies used for advertising purposes and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising aims to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This personalization is based on factors such as your browsing history, location, and demographic information. You can control personalized advertising through your cookie preferences and browser settings.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have several options for managing how you experience advertisements:
- • Adjust your cookie preferences using our cookie management tool
- • Configure your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- • Use privacy-focused browser extensions or tools
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your preferences. Additionally, you may wish to visit industry opt-out pages provided by advertising trade organizations. Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads, but rather that the ads you see will be less targeted to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes is governed by our Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of our advertising partners. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. For more details on data collection and use, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy.
Professional and Regulatory Compliance
As a legal practice, we are subject to professional regulations governing advertising and marketing by solicitors. The Solicitors Regulation Authority sets standards for legal advertising, and we ensure all our marketing activities comply with these requirements.
Our advertising does not make misleading claims, create unjustified expectations, or exploit vulnerable clients. We maintain the dignity and reputation of the legal profession in all our promotional activities.
Any testimonials or case studies used in our marketing are genuine, obtained with proper consent, and representative of typical outcomes. We do not guarantee results or make promises that cannot be fulfilled.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, disclosure policies, or commercial relationships, we encourage you to contact us. We are committed to transparency and are happy to provide additional information.
Contact UsLast Updated: January 2025
We review and update this Advertising Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.