Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At LeanFlow, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising practices and business relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising methods, including affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and third-party advertising networks. We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information regardless of any financial relationships, and we comply with all applicable advertising regulations and guidelines.

Purpose of This Disclosure

This disclosure is designed to inform you about the financial relationships and advertising arrangements that may influence content on our website. We want you to understand when we may receive compensation for recommendations, links, or endorsements. This transparency allows you to make informed decisions about the information you receive from us and helps us maintain your trust while supporting the continued operation of our training services.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

LeanFlow participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through our recommendations. Here's what you need to know about our affiliate relationships:

How Affiliate Marketing Works

When we include affiliate links on our website, we may receive a commission if you:

• Click on the link and make a purchase from the merchant
• Sign up for a service or trial through our referral
• Complete a specific action such as form submission or registration

These commissions come at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant's website. We only recommend products, services, or resources that we believe may provide value to our audience.

Types of Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate programs for:

• Professional training materials and textbooks
• Software tools and applications relevant to process improvement
• Industry conferences and professional development events
• Certification examination preparation resources
• Business management and productivity tools
• Educational platforms and online learning resources

Our Recommendation Standards

We maintain strict standards for affiliate recommendations. We only promote products or services that align with our expertise in lean management and process improvement. Our recommendations are based on genuine assessment of value and relevance to our audience, not solely on commission rates. We clearly disclose affiliate relationships when present, and we provide honest opinions about both advantages and limitations of recommended resources.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website or through our communications. Here's our policy regarding sponsored materials:

Identification of Sponsored Content

We clearly label all sponsored content with disclosures such as:

• "Sponsored Post" or "Sponsored Content"
• "Paid Partnership" or "In Partnership With"
• "Advertisement" or "Promoted Content"

These labels are prominently displayed at the beginning of any sponsored material to ensure transparency before you engage with the content.

Editorial Independence

While we may receive compensation for sponsored content, we maintain editorial control over all materials published on our website. Sponsors do not dictate our opinions or reviews. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or that we believe would not benefit our audience. Our primary obligation is to provide valuable, accurate information to our users, regardless of any financial arrangements.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands, training providers, or professional organizations. When these partnerships involve financial compensation or other material benefits, we disclose the relationship. Partnership arrangements may include sponsored events, co-developed content, or collaborative initiatives. These partnerships are selected based on alignment with our mission to advance process improvement education and provide value to our community.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. Here's what you should know about these arrangements:

Display Advertising

Third-party advertising networks may display banner ads, text ads, or other promotional materials on our website. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior across multiple websites. The advertisements you see may be influenced by your previous online activity, interests, and demographics.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Advertising networks may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. This practice is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising. The information collected typically includes browsing history, page views, time spent on pages, and clicks. While we do not directly control these practices, we work with reputable advertising partners who comply with industry standards.

Ad Network Policies

The third-party advertising networks we work with have their own privacy policies and terms of service. These may include:

• Google Ads and Google Display Network
• Professional training and education ad networks
• Industry-specific advertising platforms

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these networks to understand their data collection andge practices.

User Rights and Advertisement Controls

You have several options for controlling your experience with advertisements on our website:

Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or through your browser settings. Disabling advertising cookies will limit behavioral targeting but may not eliminate all advertisements. For detailed information about cookie management, please visit our Cookie Policy.

Opt-Out Procedures

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through several mechanisms:

• Browser privacy settings and ad-blocking extensions
• Industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
• Individual advertising network opt-out mechanisms
• Device-level advertising preferences (mobile devices)

Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements, but rather that the ads you see will be less personalized to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Information collected for advertising purposes may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on our website. This data helps advertising networks serve relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. For comprehensive information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Content Authenticity and Integrity

Regardless of any advertising relationships or financial arrangements, we are committed to:

• Honest Reviews: Providing truthful assessments of products and services, including both benefits and drawbacks
• Accurate Information: Ensuring all factual claims are verified and properly sourced
• Clear Disclosure: Identifying financial relationships and sponsored content transparently
• Audience First: Prioritizing your needs and interests over advertising revenue
• Ethical Standards: Adhering to professional and ethical standards in all advertising practices

FTC Compliance and Regulatory Standards

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for endorsements and testimonials, as well as applicableese regulations regarding advertising disclosure. Our disclosures are designed to be clear, conspicuous, and easy to understand. We ensure that material connections between LeanFlow and any advertisers, sponsors, or affiliate partners are appropriately disclosed. This includes compensation in the form of money, free products, services, or other benefits.

Professional Recommendations

When we recommend professional resources, training materials, or services, these recommendations are based on our expertise in lean management and process improvement. While some recommendations may include affiliate links or partnerships, our suggestions are grounded in professional assessment of quality, relevance, and value. We do not recommend resources solely because of favorable commission structures, and we disclose when financial relationships exist.

Questions and Concerns

We welcome your questions about our advertising practices. If you have concerns about specific content, want to report misleading advertising, or need clarification about our financial relationships, please contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and maintaining the trust you place in us as a professional training provider.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or regulatory requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Advertising Disclosure or our advertising practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@quendiraflow.com
• Phone: +81 3-3506-0080
• Mail: LeanFlow, 2 Chome-9-6 Nishishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0003