Affiliate and Advertising Policy
This Affiliate and Advertising Policy explains how The Valedictory (https://thevaledictory.com) uses affiliate links and third‑party advertising. Revenue from these sources helps us maintain and improve the resources we provide for families and professionals seeking guidance on funeral care, funeral needs, and funeral-related questions.
1. Purpose of This Policy
The Valedictory is committed to clarity and integrity in how we operate. This policy describes when and how affiliate links and advertisements may appear on our site, and how those relationships may affect your experience. Our aim is to ensure that anyone seeking information about end‑of‑life options, memorial products, and related services understands how this site is funded.
2. Affiliate Links Disclosure
What are affiliate links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track referrals to a partner’s website. If you click such a link on The Valedictory and then make a purchase or complete an eligible action, we may earn a commission or other compensation. This does not increase your cost.
How we use affiliate links
We may include affiliate links to products and services relevant to funeral planning and remembrance (for example, caskets, urns, memorial jewelry, sympathy gifts, grief resources, and planning tools). Any recommendations are based on our independent judgment and research about what may be helpful or appropriate for our audience. Compensation does not determine which items we cover or our conclusions.
Your choices
You are never required to use our links. If you prefer, you can navigate directly to a provider’s website to make a purchase or inquiry. We encourage you to review terms, prices, delivery timeframes, and returns policies before making a decision.
Affiliate programs we may participate in
The Valedictory may participate in one or more affiliate advertising programs that provide a means for websites to earn fees by referring users to participating retailers or service providers. We may earn from qualifying purchases or actions completed via those links.
3. Advertising Disclosure
Third‑party ads
The Valedictory may display advertisements served by third‑party ad networks. These ads may be tailored to your interests using cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies. We do not control the specific ads you are shown, but we seek to maintain ad standards appropriate to a sensitive subject matter.
How advertising works
Ads are typically marked as “Advertisement,” “Sponsored,” or similar. Third‑party vendors may use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver, measure, and improve ads, including interest‑based advertising based on your visits to this and other websites.
Your choices regarding advertising
You can manage cookies in your browser or device settings. To limit interest‑based advertising, you may also use industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance at https://www.aboutads.info/. Opt‑outs generally apply to the browser and device you use and may not block all ads.
4. Sponsored Content & Paid Reviews
At times, The Valedictory may publish sponsored articles, paid partnerships, product features, or receive non‑monetary consideration (such as sample products) for evaluation. Any compensated content will be clearly and conspicuously labeled at the beginning of the content with disclosures such as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” or similar wording.
Our views remain our own. Even when compensation is involved, we strive to provide balanced, honest, and useful information relevant to the needs of families and caregivers navigating funeral and memorial decisions.
5. No Professional Advice
The information on The Valedictory is provided for general informational and educational purposes related to funeral care and memorial planning. It is not legal, medical, financial, or professional funeral director advice. Laws and practices vary by location and circumstance. Before acting on information found here, you should consult a licensed funeral director, attorney, healthcare professional, clergy member, or other qualified expert as appropriate to your situation.
6. Your Acknowledgement
By using The Valedictory, you acknowledge and agree that:
- The Valedictory may receive compensation through affiliate links, sponsored content, and advertisements.
- Cookies and similar technologies may be used by us and our advertising or affiliate partners as described in this policy and in our Privacy Policy.
- You will not hold The Valedictory liable for your purchases made via affiliate links or for your interactions with third‑party advertisements or websites.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Affiliate and Advertising Policy from time to time. Updates take effect when posted on this page. Your continued use of The Valedictory after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please contact us through our contact page: https://thevaledictory.com/contact-us/.