Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: January 8, 2026
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Harkness Vale, we believe in complete transparency regarding any advertising relationships, sponsored content, or financial arrangements that may influence the information presented on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we handle advertising and commercial relationships.
We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our content and the trust you place in us. Where applicable, we comply with relevant advertising standards and consumer protection regulations, including guidelines from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Your ability to make informed decisions about our services is important to us, and this disclosure is part of our commitment to ethical practice and professional standards.
Affiliate Relationships
Current Affiliate Programs
From time to time, our website may contain links to third-party products, services, or resources. In some cases, we may participate in affiliate programs where we receive a commission or fee if you make a purchase or engage services through links we provide.
Any such affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed at the point of reference. We only recommend products or services that we believe may be genuinely useful to our clients or website visitors.
Commission-Based Links
When we include links that may result in commission payments, we will identify them appropriately. These commissions help support the maintenance of our website and the provision of free information resources, but they do not influence the legal advice we provide to clients.
Product Recommendations
Any products or services we recommend are based on our professional judgment of their quality and relevance to your needs. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not compromise our professional standards or the independence of our legal advice.
Financial Transparency
We maintain clear separation between our legal advisory services and any commercial partnerships. Client recommendations for legal services are made solely on the basis of professional judgment and client needs, never influenced by affiliate arrangements.
Sponsored Content and Paid Partnerships
Identification of Sponsored Content
If we publish sponsored content or material paid for by third parties, it will be clearly labeled as such. Sponsored content will include clear disclosure at the beginning of the post or article, using labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement."
We maintain editorial control over all content on our website. Even when content is sponsored, it must meet our standards for quality, accuracy, and relevance to our audience.
Brand Partnerships
We may occasionally collaborate with professional service providers or legal technology companies on educational content or resources. Any such partnerships will be disclosed transparently. These partnerships do not affect our independent legal advice or professional obligations to clients.
Content Authenticity
All content on our website, whether sponsored or not, reflects information we believe to be accurate and valuable. We do not publish content that contradicts our professional knowledge or that we believe could mislead visitors, regardless of financial considerations.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks use various technologies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.
Display Advertising Networks
We may work with third-party advertising networks that display advertisements on our website. These networks operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices regarding data collection and use.
Common advertising networks include Google AdSense, Media.net, and similar services that provide contextual or interest-based advertising.
Behavioral Targeting and Cookies
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior for the purpose of showing you relevant advertisements. This practice is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising.
For more information about how cookies are used on our website and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Advertising networks may personalize the advertisements you see based on your interests, demographics, and previous interactions. You can typically opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out mechanisms.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Managing Advertisement Preferences
You have several options for controlling the advertisements you see:
- • Cookie Controls: Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or in your browser settings to limit advertising cookies
- • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or limit cookies and tracking technologies
- • Ad Network Opt-Outs: Many advertising networks provide their own opt-out mechanisms for personalized advertising
- • Industry Tools: Services like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool allow you to opt out of multiple advertising networks at once
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
1. Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your advertising cookie preferences
2. Configure your browser to block third-party cookies or use privacy-focused browser extensions
3. Visit individual advertising network opt-out pages for more comprehensive control
4. Contact us if you have questions about advertising practices on our website
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes typically includes your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location. For detailed information about data collection practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under data protection laws including UK GDPR, you have rights regarding personal data collected for advertising purposes, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. See our Privacy Policy for more information about exercising these rights.
Professional Standards and Ethical Considerations
As a regulated legal practice, we maintain strict professional standards that govern our conduct, including in relation to advertising and marketing:
- • We comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct regarding advertising and publicity
- • All marketing communications are clear, accurate, and not misleading
- • We do not make unsubstantiated claims about our services or success rates
- • Client confidentiality is maintained in all marketing materials and case examples
- • Commercial relationships never compromise our professional judgment or client interests
Important Notice
While we may reference financial products, services, or resources, we are legal professionals, not financial advisors. Any information about financial products is provided for general informational purposes only.
If you require financial advice, we recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor who is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time as our advertising practices evolve or as required by changes in applicable regulations. 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 how advertising relationships may affect the content on our website.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising relationships or this disclosure, please contact us: