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Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Transparency commitment
Thornveil is committed to full transparency about any commercial relationships that could influence the content or recommendations on this website. This Advertising Disclosure explains the nature of those relationships in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
Our editorial independence is important to us. Any financial relationships described here do not affect the quality or objectivity of the information we publish.
1. Affiliate relationships
Thornveil may participate in affiliate programs through which we receive a commission if a visitor takes a qualifying action (such as making a purchase or signing up for a service) after clicking a link on our website. The following disclosures apply:
Affiliate links are used to help support the operation of this website. Clicking an affiliate link does not increase the cost to you.
Product and service recommendations are based on genuine assessment of value and relevance to our audience. A commission relationship does not guarantee a positive recommendation.
Where affiliate links are included in content, we aim to identify them clearly with language such as "affiliate link" or a similar disclosure near the link.
We only participate in affiliate programs for products and services that we believe are relevant and potentially useful to our audience of dental practice professionals.
2. Sponsored content
From time to time, Thornveil may publish or host content that has been paid for or otherwise supported by a third party. Our policies for sponsored content are as follows:
Identification of paid content
Any content that is paid for or produced in collaboration with a paying sponsor will be clearly labeled with language such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" at the top of the content.
Sponsored post standards
Even where content is sponsored, Thornveil maintains editorial control. We will not publish sponsored content that contradicts factual accuracy or that makes claims we do not believe to be substantiated.
Brand partnership disclosures
Where Thornveil has an ongoing commercial relationship with a brand referenced or linked in content, that relationship will be disclosed within or near the relevant content.
Content authenticity
Sponsorship or partnership arrangements do not give third parties control over our editorial voice. Opinions expressed on this website are genuine and reflect our own assessment.
3. Third-party advertising
Thornveil may display advertising served by third-party networks, including Google and affiliated platforms. The following applies to such advertising:
Display advertising networks: Third-party advertising networks may place cookies on your device to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity across websites.
Behavioral targeting: Advertising networks may use data about your browsing behavior to display advertisements more relevant to your interests. This practice is subject to your cookie consent choices.
Cookie usage for advertising: Advertising cookies may be set by third-party networks. See our Cookie Policy for details on how to manage these preferences.
Ad personalization: Google's personalized advertising uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on previous visits to this site. You can opt out via Google's Ads Settings.
4. User rights and controls
Ad preference management
You can manage advertising preferences through our Cookie Policy page, which provides controls for all optional cookie categories including advertising and personalization.
Opt-out procedures
You may opt out of personalized advertising from Google at any time through Google's Ad Settings or by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page. These opt-outs apply to personalization, not to advertising in general.
Data collection for advertising
Data collected through advertising cookies is governed by the respective third-party network's privacy policy. Thornveil does not independently store personally identifiable advertising data beyond what is held in your browser's localStorage.
Rights under privacy regulations
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law (including CCPA or GDPR) to access, delete, or object to the processing of data used for advertising. Contact us through the contact page to make a request.