Last Updated: November 2025
Effective For: Khabar Mirror (khabarmirror.com)
Contact Email: [email protected]
1. INTRODUCTION
Khabar Mirror (“Website”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”) is an independent digital news and media platform.
To keep our content accessible and free to readers, we rely on various forms of advertising, sponsorships, and promotional partnerships.
This Advertising & Sponsorship Disclosure outlines:
- how advertisements appear on our Website
- how sponsored content is handled
- how we ensure editorial independence
- what relationships we maintain with advertisers
- transparency commitments as per digital publishing norms and Indian regulations
2. EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE
Khabar Mirror maintains strict separation between:
- Editorial operations
- Advertising or commercial interests
2.1 No Influence Over News Coverage
Advertisers, sponsors, and business partners cannot and do not:
- influence newsroom decisions
- determine story selection or angles
- alter factual reporting
- suppress stories that negatively affect them
- gain preferential editorial treatment
Editorial integrity is non-negotiable.
3. TYPES OF ADVERTISING WE DISPLAY
We may display the following forms of advertisements on our Website:
3.1 Display Ads
Banner ads, sidebar ads, footer ads, and interstitial ads served by:
- Google AdSense
- Google Ad Manager
- (Possible future ad networks)
3.2 Contextual Ads
Ads related to the content topic (e.g., tech ads on a tech news page).
3.3 Non-Personalized Ads
Displayed when:
- users opt out of personalization
- browser settings restrict tracking
- Google policies require non-personalized delivery
3.4 Sponsored Content / Paid Content
Articles created in collaboration with brands or agencies.
These will ALWAYS be labeled clearly as:
- “Sponsored”
- “Advertisement”
- “Partner Content”
3.5 Affiliate Links (If Introduced Later)
If affiliate links are used in future:
- We may earn a commission on purchases made from external partner websites
- Such content will be labeled as “Affiliate Disclosure” when necessary
4. HOW ADVERTISING WORKS ON KHABAR MIRROR
We partner with third-party advertising platforms (primarily Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager) that may collect:
- device identifiers
- IP address
- browsing behavior
- ad engagement metrics
- cookie information
4.1 No Access to Personal Identifiable Information
Advertisers do not receive:
- your name
- contact information
- personal messages
- or any personally identifiable data from us
All data used for ad personalization is handled directly by the ad network, following their privacy policies.
5. SPONSORED CONTENT POLICY
Sponsored content is commercial content created or published in paid collaboration with advertisers.
5.1 Clear Labeling
Sponsored posts are distinctly identified with labels such as:
- Sponsored
- Advertisement
- Paid Partnership
- Brand Collaboration
- Partner Feature
5.2 Editorial Standards Still Apply
Even in sponsored content:
- we do not publish false claims
- content must meet quality standards
- misleading information is strictly prohibited
- political sponsored content is not accepted (unless transparently labeled and legal)
5.3 No Misrepresentation
Sponsored content will never be disguised as independent journalism.
6. PRODUCT REVIEWS, RECOMMENDATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS
If Khabar Mirror publishes product reviews or recommendations:
- They will be based on unbiased evaluation
- We will not provide deceptive endorsements
- Any paid placement will be clearly disclosed
- We will not guarantee performance of any product or service
- Partner brands cannot influence review outcomes
7. POLITICAL ADVERTISING POLICY
To maintain neutrality:
- Political advertising may be restricted or disallowed
- If accepted, it will be transparently labeled as Political Advertisement
- We will not endorse or promote misinformation from political entities
Political advertising must follow the Election Commission of India guidelines.
8. ADVERTISER RESPONSIBILITY
All advertisers and sponsors agree that:
- Their ads must comply with Indian laws
- They will not submit misleading, offensive, or illegal content
- Their claims must be truthful
- Prohibited categories (e.g., illegal products, hate speech, misleading health claims) will be rejected
Khabar Mirror reserves the right to:
- reject ads
- remove violating ads
- ban advertisers that breach policy
9. TRANSPARENCY TOWARD USERS
We are committed to:
- clear labeling of paid content
- informing users about advertising practices
- avoiding dark patterns or deceptive placements
- providing honest disclosure for all commercial relationships
10. THIRD-PARTY AD NETWORKS & COOKIES
Advertising partners such as Google may use:
- cookies
- web beacons
- tracking pixels
- device identifiers
This is covered in detail in our:
Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time.
11. NO WARRANTY FOR ADVERTISERS’ CLAIMS
Khabar Mirror does not:
- endorse products/services advertised on the site
- verify advertiser claims
- guarantee offer validity, pricing, performance, or safety
Users should independently evaluate advertisements before taking action.
12. FUTURE CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Khabar Mirror may update or modify this disclosure:
- when new ad partners are added
- if new formats of advertising are introduced
- to comply with law or industry standards
- when sponsored content guidelines are updated
Revised versions will be posted with an updated Last Updated date.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For advertising inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or concerns related to displayed ads:
This email can be used for:
- business partnerships
- promotional collaborations
- content sponsorship proposals
- reporting inappropriate or misleading ads
- any questions about this disclosure
Even if we missed something or you have something to share, then feel free to share with us here.
