Grounded Truth & News Movement (GTNM)
Effective Date: November 1, 2024
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
1. GTNM’s Current Advertising & Sponsorship Status
Grounded Truth & News Movement (GTNM) is committed to editorial independence and transparency.
To support the growing operational costs of our platform, including hosting upgrades, a content delivery network (CDN), and site maintenance, GTNM now participates in select advertising and affiliate programs:
- ✔ Google AdSense: Contextual and relevant ads placed through Google’s ad network.
- ✔ Amazon Affiliate Program: We may earn commissions from qualified purchases at no extra cost to the user.
- ✔ Select Sponsored Content: Clearly marked content from mission-aligned partners.
We remain committed to transparency and will never allow advertising to influence our editorial integrity.
2. Advertising & Affiliate Program Details
Google AdSense
GTNM uses Google AdSense to serve ads based on page content and user interest. These ads may use cookies for personalization and performance analytics.
More information: Google Ads Policy
Amazon Affiliate Program
GTNM participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, earning commissions on qualifying purchases. All affiliate links will be disclosed with appropriate notices.
Example Notice: This article contains affiliate links. GTNM may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links.
3. Sponsored Content & Disclosures
If we publish sponsored content in the future, it will be:
- ✔ Clearly labeled at the top of the article.
- ✔ Separate from editorial decisions and never influence our independent reporting.
Example Label: This article is sponsored by [Sponsor Name]. GTNM maintains full editorial control.
4. Editorial Independence
GTNM does not allow advertisers or sponsors to:
- ❌ Influence editorial decisions or conclusions.
- ❌ Review content prior to publication.
- ❌ Alter our policies, models, or investigative findings.
Sponsored and affiliate content will be kept separate from editorial journalism.
5. Third-Party Tracking & Privacy
We use analytics tools (like Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Meta Pixel) to monitor traffic and improve performance.
- Google: Analytics Opt-Out
- Facebook: Ad Preferences
- Microsoft Clarity: Privacy Statement
Users can manage ad preferences through their browser or privacy settings.
6. Opt-Out Options for Ads
GTNM users have the right to limit ad personalization and tracking:
- ✔ Disable cookies or trackers via browser extensions.
- ✔ Use ad blockers or opt-out tools.
- ✔ Consider future ad-free membership tiers (if introduced).
7. Updates to This Policy
- ✔ Changes will be published here with a new “Last Updated” date.
- ✔ Users will be notified of any major changes in sponsorship or advertising.
8. Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Location: Oregon, USA
⚠ GTNM is committed to maintaining editorial independence while ensuring transparency in all advertising and sponsorship practices.