Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy

This Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy explains how Shop Rate Solutions LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) displays advertising and sponsored content on Shop-Rate.com (“Website”). It should be read together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie & Data Handling Policy.

1. Types of Advertising

The Website may display:

• Display advertisements served through third-party ad networks
• Sponsored or promoted shop listings
• Affiliate links
• Direct advertisements sold by us

2. Advertising Does Not Influence Reviews or Ratings

Advertising and sponsored placements are kept strictly separate from user reviews and ratings. Paying for advertising or a promoted listing does not allow a shop to alter, remove, hide, or reorder the reviews or ratings submitted about it, and does not affect how those ratings are calculated. Purchasing advertising never buys a better score.

3. Clear Labeling

We identify advertising and sponsored content with a label such as “Ad,” “Sponsored,” or “Promoted” so it can be distinguished from regular listings and editorial content.

4. No Endorsement

The presence of an advertisement or sponsored listing does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, certification, or approval by Shop Rate Solutions LLC. We are not responsible for the products, services, or claims of advertisers.

5. Advertising Cookies and Data

We and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve advertising, and to limit how often you see a given ad. These partners may collect information according to their own privacy policies. For details about the information involved and your choices — including how to opt out of targeted advertising — see our Privacy Policy and Cookie & Data Handling Policy.

6. Advertiser Responsibilities

Advertisers and sponsors must:

• Provide truthful, non-deceptive, and non-misleading content
• Comply with applicable advertising laws and regulations
• Not infringe the intellectual property or rights of others
• Not promote illegal products, services, or activity

We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertisement or sponsored content at our discretion.

7. Affiliate Relationships

Some links on the Website may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you take an action after clicking them. This does not change the price you pay and does not influence user reviews or ratings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted with an updated date above.

9. Contact

Advertising inquiries and questions about this policy may be directed to shopratesupport@gmail.com.