Advertising Disclosure

At Clarefield, we believe in transparency regarding our business relationships and any financial arrangements that may influence the content or services we provide. This Advertising Disclosure explains our approach to advertising, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content.

Last Updated: 8 January 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

We are committed to maintaining your trust through honest and transparent disclosure of our advertising and marketing relationships. This disclosure complies with guidelines from relevant regulatory authorities and reflects our professional standards as solicitors.

Our primary obligation is to our clients, and any advertising or affiliate relationships do not compromise the quality or independence of our legal advice.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

An affiliate relationship exists when we receive compensation for referring clients to third-party products or services. This compensation may take the form of:

• Commission payments based on successful referrals
• Fixed fees for introductions or recommendations
• Revenue-sharing arrangements
• Other forms of financial consideration

Our Affiliate Practices

When we maintain affiliate relationships:

• Disclosure: We clearly identify affiliate links and relationships when they exist
• Choice: You are never obligated to use services or products we recommend
• Quality: We only recommend services we believe provide genuine value
• Independence: Our legal advice remains independent of any affiliate relationships
• Transparency: We disclose the nature of our financial relationship when making recommendations

Current Affiliate Relationships

We may maintain affiliate relationships with:

• Legal technology providers and practice management software
• Document preparation and legal research services
• Professional indemnity insurance providers
• Continuing professional development providers

These relationships exist primarily for our own professional use, though we may recommend these services to clients when genuinely beneficial.

Sponsored Content

Definition and Labelling

Sponsored content refers to any material on our website or in our communications that has been paid for or influenced by a third party. This may include:

• Articles or blog posts written in partnership with other organisations
• Featured content highlighting specific services or products
• Guest posts from industry partners
• Promotional materials for events or services

Our Sponsored Content Policy

When we publish sponsored content:

• It will be clearly labelled as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Paid Partnership"
• We maintain editorial control over the content
• The content must meet our quality and accuracy standards
• It must be relevant and potentially valuable to our clients
• It will not compromise our professional obligations or independence

Content Authenticity

We do not allow sponsored content to influence our legal advice or the independent opinions we provide to clients. All legal guidance we offer is based on professional judgment and your specific circumstances, regardless of any advertising relationships.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising

Our website may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These advertisements:

• Are clearly distinguishable from our own content
• May be personalised based on your browsing activity
• Do not represent endorsements unless explicitly stated
• Are subject to our advertising standards and policies

Advertising Networks

We may use the following types of advertising services:

• Google Ads and Google Display Network
• Social media advertising platforms
• Professional directory listings
• Industry publication advertisements

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertisements may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Track your browsing behaviour across websites
• Display advertisements relevant to your interests
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Retarget visitors who have previously visited our site

For more information about how we use cookies and how you can control them, please see our Cookie Policy.

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the advertising you see:

• Cookie Controls: Manage cookie preferences through our website or browser settings
• Ad Personalisation: Opt out of personalised advertising through industry opt-out pages
• Browser Settings: Adjust browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalised advertising:

• Visit your ad settings in your Google account or other advertising platforms
• Use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Install browser extensions that block advertising trackers
• Contact us directly to request exclusion from remarketing campaigns

Data Collection for Advertising

When advertising networks collect data through our website:

• They operate under their own privacy policies
• They may collect browsing data and device information
• We do not have direct control over their data practices
• You can exercise rights under data protection laws regarding this data

Your Privacy Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data used for advertising purposes, including the right to object to processing for direct marketing. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Professional Standards

As solicitors, we are bound by professional conduct rules that govern our advertising and marketing practices. These rules require us to:

• Ensure all advertising is truthful and not misleading
• Avoid advertising that brings the profession into disrepute
• Maintain client confidentiality in all marketing materials
• Not make unjustified claims about our services or results
• Comply with regulatory requirements for solicitors' advertising

Referral Arrangements

We may receive referrals from or make referrals to other professionals, including:

• Accountants and financial advisers
• Estate agents and property professionals
• Other solicitors for specialist matters
• Business consultants and advisers

Some of these arrangements may involve referral fees or reciprocal arrangements. When such arrangements exist, we will disclose them to you as required by professional conduct rules. You are never obligated to use any referred service.

Independence and Objectivity

Our professional obligations to clients take precedence over any advertising or affiliate relationships. When providing legal advice:

• We act in your best interests regardless of financial incentives
• We provide honest assessments of your legal position
• We do not allow advertising relationships to influence our judgment
• We maintain independence from external commercial pressures

Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about:

• Any advertising relationship that may affect advice you receive
• Whether a recommendation involves an affiliate relationship
• The nature of sponsored content on our website
• How to control advertising you see

Please contact us directly. We are committed to providing clear answers about our business relationships and advertising practices.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, regulatory requirements, or business relationships. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and may provide notice through our website. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.