Advertising & Sponsorship Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
Mahadev Book values the trust of its readers and partners.
This Advertising & Sponsorship Policy outlines how advertisements, affiliate promotions, and sponsored collaborations are managed on mahadevbookks.com.
Our goal is to ensure transparency, integrity, and compliance with all applicable digital advertising and consumer protection laws.
1. Objective of the Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide clarity on how Mahadev Book identifies, reviews, and displays promotional or sponsored content.
We believe in honest advertising that aligns with our editorial standards and respects user experience.
2. Ethical Advertising Commitment
All advertising and sponsorship activities on Mahadev Book must adhere to the following principles:
- Transparency: Every paid or promotional content must be clearly labeled.
- Integrity: Ads must be factual, ethical, and non-deceptive.
- Relevance: Only ads relevant to our audience or industry will be displayed.
- Compliance: All partners must follow local advertising and consumer laws.
3. Types of Advertising
Mahadev Book may feature the following types of advertisements:
- Display Ads: Banner or visual ads placed on designated sections of the website.
- Affiliate Promotions: Partnered recommendations disclosed under our Affiliate Disclosure.
- Sponsored Articles: Paid features or reviews written in collaboration with third-party brands, labeled as “Sponsored.”
- Social Media Partnerships: Brand visibility campaigns integrated into our outreach channels.
All paid content must comply with this policy, our Editorial Policy, and the Disclaimer.
4. Distinction Between Ads and Editorial Content
Editorial integrity is central to our operations.
Advertisements and sponsorships are strictly separated from editorial decision-making.
No advertiser may influence, edit, or interfere with the content, tone, or conclusions of any article written by our editorial team.
5. Labeling and Disclosure
All advertisements, sponsored articles, or promotional placements are clearly identified with terms such as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Paid Collaboration.”
Users can easily differentiate between independent editorial content and paid promotions.
This practice ensures full compliance with the Digital Media Ethics Code (2021) and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Guidelines.
6. Review and Approval Process
Before any advertising or sponsorship campaign is accepted, Mahadev Book performs the following checks:
- Verification of advertiser identity and credibility.
- Content review for accuracy, legality, and non-deceptive claims.
- Rejection of ads promoting illegal, misleading, or harmful content.
- Approval only after written compliance with our internal advertising standards.
7. Prohibited Advertising Categories
Mahadev Book strictly prohibits ads that:
- Promote illegal betting, gambling, or unlicensed financial activities;
- Contain hate speech, discrimination, or sexual content;
- Make unsubstantiated or exaggerated claims;
- Encourage misleading or unethical behavior;
- Violate intellectual property or trademark rights.
8. Sponsored Content Guidelines
Sponsored or branded content must meet the same factual and ethical standards as editorial content.
All sponsored material must:
- Be reviewed and approved by our editorial team;
- Include accurate, verifiable information;
- Carry a clear disclosure label (e.g., “Sponsored Article”);
- Not contain false endorsements or hidden messaging.
9. Affiliate Relationships
Mahadev Book may participate in affiliate programs that generate commissions when users purchase through provided links.
These relationships are disclosed under our Affiliate Disclosure.
Affiliate partnerships do not influence content rankings, recommendations, or reviews.
10. Third-Party Ad Networks
We may partner with trusted third-party networks for ad delivery and analytics.
These partners must comply with the Data Protection Policy and applicable privacy laws.
Users may review our Cookie Policy to understand how ad-related cookies function.
11. User Privacy and Consent
Mahadev Book respects user privacy and does not share personally identifiable information with advertisers without consent.
All advertising technologies, such as cookies or tracking pixels, are deployed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
12. Removal and Rejection of Ads
We reserve the right to remove or reject any ad that violates this policy, misleads users, or conflicts with our ethical standards.
Advertisers who repeatedly breach these terms may be permanently banned from future collaborations.
13. Legal Compliance
All advertisements displayed on Mahadev Book must comply with applicable Indian and international advertising laws, including:
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019;
- Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Code;
- Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Advertisers must ensure full compliance with truth-in-advertising and consumer transparency principles.
14. Grievances and User Feedback
Users who encounter misleading or inappropriate advertisements may file complaints via the Grievance Redressal Policy.
Complaints are acknowledged within 48 hours and resolved within 15 business days following internal review.
15. Policy Review and Transparency
This Advertising & Sponsorship Policy is reviewed annually by our compliance team.
All significant revisions are documented in the Transparency Report and updated with a new “Last Updated” date.
16. Related Policies
17. Final Commitment
Mahadev Book remains committed to promoting ethical, transparent, and trustworthy advertising practices.
We believe that honest sponsorships and responsible partnerships build user confidence and uphold our reputation as a credible digital platform.
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