Advertising & Sponsorship Policy

Advertising & Sponsorship Policy

Introduction

At Nalanda Darpan, we are committed to maintaining editorial integrity, transparency, and user trust.

This Advertising & Sponsorship Policy explains how advertisements, sponsored content, and partnerships are handled on our website.

Separation of Editorial and Advertising

We maintain a strict separation between:

  • Editorial content (news, reports, articles)
  • Advertising and sponsored content

Advertisers and sponsors do not influence our editorial decisions, coverage, or opinions.

Types of Advertising We Accept

We may display the following types of ads:

  • Display advertisements (e.g., banner ads)
  • Programmatic ads (e.g., Google AdSense)
  • Sponsored articles or branded content (clearly labeled)

Google AdSense & Third-Party Ads

We may use third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense.

These services may:

  • Use cookies and tracking technologies
  • Display personalized ads based on user interests
  • Collect non-personal browsing data

Users can manage ad preferences here:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com

Sponsored Content Policy

Sponsored or paid content will:

  • Be clearly labeled as “Sponsored”, “Advertisement”, or “Paid Content”
  • Maintain transparency with readers
  • Follow our editorial standards

We do not publish misleading or disguised advertisements.

Affiliate Disclosure (if applicable)

Some content may include affiliate links.

  • We may earn a small commission if users purchase through these links
  • This does not affect our editorial independence

Ad Content Standards

We do NOT allow advertisements that:

  • Contain false or misleading claims
  • Promote illegal products or services
  • Include offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
  • Violate applicable laws or regulations

User Privacy in Advertising

  • Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies
  • We do not control third-party tracking practices
  • Users are advised to review third-party privacy policies

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details.

Editorial Integrity

We ensure that:

  • Advertising does not interfere with news content
  • Editorial decisions remain independent
  • Readers can clearly distinguish between ads and news

Ad Placement

Advertisements may appear:

  • Within articles
  • In sidebars
  • In headers or footers

However, we aim to ensure that ads do not disrupt the user experience.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Advertising & Sponsorship Policy at any time.
Users are encouraged to review it periodically.

Contact Us

For advertising or sponsorship inquiries:

📧 Email: nidhinews1@gmail.com
📞 Mobile: +91-8987495562

Our Commitment

At Nalanda Darpan, we are committed to:

  • Transparency in advertising
  • Protecting user trust
  • Upholding ethical journalism standards