Disclosure
Last updated: 16 October 2026
This page explains how commercial arrangements would be disclosed and how advertising is currently configured. A provider's request for a mention does not mean it has a commercial relationship with PaymentBrief.
Affiliate links
We have not identified an affiliate link in the current article inventory. If one is added, the relationship and any commission will be disclosed near the link and the link will be marked appropriately. An ordinary source citation is not an affiliate endorsement.
Sponsored Content
We do not currently publish sponsored articles. Any future sponsored placement would be clearly identified and kept distinct from independent editorial coverage. Payment does not buy an undisclosed followed link.
Advertising
PaymentBrief does not currently serve ads. If Google AdSense is enabled, our planned manual ad units will be labelled "Advertisement" and limited to long-form article pages, positioned to avoid disrupting the reading experience.
If programmatic ads are enabled, PaymentBrief will not select each advertiser. Advertisers will not determine editorial coverage or conclusions. Any direct advertiser relationship would be disclosed separately.
If ads are enabled, you can manage Google's use of advertising data at Google Ads Settings. See our Privacy Policy for details on how advertising cookies and identifiers may be used.
Consulting enquiries
The contact page accepts consulting enquiries. This is not a statement that a named company is a client or that consulting funds the publication. A material relationship affecting coverage would be disclosed where relevant.
Editorial Independence
Independent editorial articles reflect the publisher's judgment. Providers do not control editorial selection or conclusions. Promotional enquiries are handled through paid sponsorships, subject to relevance and editorial review. Any paid placement would be labelled separately rather than presented as independent coverage.
Questions
If you have questions about our commercial relationships, contact us at contact@paymentbrief.com.