Last Updated: 01/10/2024
Degen.io is committed to maintaining transparency and trust with our audience while providing advertising opportunities to support our platform. This Advertising Policy outlines the principles that govern the placement and nature of advertisements on our website. By working with advertisers, we aim to ensure that all advertisements align with the values of Degen.io and meet legal and ethical standards.
1. Purpose of Advertising
Advertising helps Degen.io continue providing high-quality content and services for free to our audience. We work with various advertisers to promote products, services, or brands that we believe may be of interest to our readers, particularly in the crypto and tech sectors.
2. Separation of Editorial Content and Advertising
We maintain a strict separation between editorial content and advertising to ensure the integrity of our reporting:
- No Influence on Editorial Content: Advertisers have no control over the editorial content we produce. Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by any advertising partnerships, sponsors, or financial incentives.
- Clear Labeling of Advertisements: All advertisements, whether banner ads, sponsored content, or native ads, are clearly labeled as such to avoid any confusion between advertising and editorial content. Sponsored content is marked with labels such as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement.”
3. Acceptable Advertising
Degen.io carefully reviews all advertisements to ensure they are appropriate for our audience and meet legal and ethical standards. We reserve the right to refuse or remove any advertisement that:
- Promotes illegal, harmful, or offensive content.
- Deceptively presents information or makes false claims.
- Misleads users about the product or service being advertised.
- Violates intellectual property rights or promotes pirated goods.
- Contains malware or uses disruptive formats, such as pop-ups or misleading links.
We particularly prioritize advertisements from reputable companies within the crypto, blockchain, and tech sectors. However, we accept ads from other industries as long as they meet our quality standards.
4. Sponsored Content and Native Advertising
Degen.io offers opportunities for sponsored content and native advertising, where brands can publish content that looks similar to editorial articles. However, this content is still subject to clear labeling and review by our editorial team:
- Sponsored Content: Sponsored articles are written by or in collaboration with the advertiser and are clearly labeled as “Sponsored” to distinguish them from editorial content.
- Native Advertising: Native ads may appear alongside regular editorial content but will always be marked with a label such as “Advertisement” or “Sponsored” to ensure readers understand that the content is paid for by a third party.
All sponsored and native advertising must meet the same ethical and quality standards as the rest of the content on Degen.io. We do not accept content that is misleading or that fails to disclose its commercial intent.
5. Third-Party Advertising Networks
In some cases, Degen.io may use third-party advertising networks to serve ads on our site. These networks may collect data about your browsing behavior through cookies or other tracking technologies.
- Data Collection and Privacy: Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for more details on how we use cookies and how third-party advertisers may collect and use data.
- Control Over Ads: While we work with third-party advertisers, we strive to ensure that ads served through these networks comply with our guidelines. However, if any inappropriate ads appear on our site, we encourage users to report them to us for removal.
6. Cryptocurrency-Related Advertising
As a platform that covers cryptocurrency and blockchain topics, Degen.io may accept ads related to digital assets, tokens, and related services. However, due to the regulatory complexities of the cryptocurrency industry, we have additional guidelines:
- Compliance with Regulations: Cryptocurrency ads must comply with relevant regulations in the regions where they are displayed. Advertisers must ensure that their campaigns adhere to laws regarding financial promotion, securities offerings, or anti-fraud measures.
- Disclaimers: Advertisements for cryptocurrency products and services must include appropriate disclaimers, such as warnings about the risks associated with trading or investing in digital assets.
- No Deceptive Claims: Advertisers are prohibited from making exaggerated claims about potential returns, performance, or guarantees related to cryptocurrency investments.
7. User Privacy and Data Protection
Degen.io is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. Advertisers, particularly those using cookies or tracking technologies, must adhere to our privacy policies and applicable data protection regulations:
- Cookie Usage: Any cookies or tracking technologies used by advertisers must comply with our [Cookie Policy]. Users must be informed about the use of cookies and have the ability to manage their consent.
- Compliance with GDPR and Other Laws: Advertisers must comply with relevant data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, when collecting or processing user data.
8. Reporting Misleading or Inappropriate Ads
We take the quality of advertisements seriously and encourage our readers to report any ads that they believe are misleading, inappropriate, or harmful. If you encounter an ad on Degen.io that you feel violates our Advertising Policy, please contact us at:
Degen.io
Email: [[email protected]]
We will investigate and take action where necessary, including removing the ad and reconsidering our relationship with the advertiser.
9. Updates to This Policy
Degen.io reserves the right to update or modify this Advertising Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage advertisers and users to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our advertising guidelines.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Advertising Policy or if you’re interested in advertising opportunities with Degen.io, please contact us at:
Degen.io
Email: [[email protected]]
