Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: 16 January 2026
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Hartley Chambers, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising practices and any commercial relationships that may influence the content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through advertising and affiliate relationships.
We are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us by clearly disclosing any financial relationships that might affect the content we publish or the recommendations we make.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programme Participation
Hartley Chambers may participate in affiliate marketing programmes. This means we may receive a commission or other compensation when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or engage services from third-party providers.
What This Means:
- • Some links on our website may be affiliate links that provide us with a commission
- • This commission comes at no additional cost to you
- • Your use of affiliate links helps support our website and services
- • We only recommend products and services we believe may be valuable to our clients
Commission-Based Recommendations
When we provide recommendations for third-party services or products, we will clearly indicate if we receive any financial benefit from those recommendations. Examples may include:
- • Legal software or document management systems
- • Business formation services or registered office providers
- • Professional indemnity insurance providers
- • Accounting or bookkeeping software
Our Recommendation Policy
Financial compensation does not influence our professional judgement or recommendations. We only recommend products or services that we believe offer genuine value and relevance to our clients' needs. Our primary obligation is always to provide honest, professional legal advice in your best interests.
Sponsored Content
Paid Promotions
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website or through our communications channels. All sponsored content will be clearly identified as such using one of the following labels:
Sponsored Content
Paid Promotion
Advertisement
Partner Content
Content Authenticity
We maintain editorial independence even for sponsored content. This means:
- • Sponsors do not control the content or opinions expressed in sponsored posts
- • We retain the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that conflict with our values
- • All sponsored content must comply with professional standards and regulations
- • We will not publish misleading or deceptive sponsored content
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with brands, service providers, or organisations that align with our values and serve our clients' interests. These partnerships will be disclosed where relevant, and any financial arrangements will be made transparent.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising
Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are served by external advertising partners and may be based on your browsing behaviour and interests.
Advertising Networks
We may work with third-party advertising networks, which may include:
- • Google AdSense or similar display advertising platforms
- • Contextual advertising services that display relevant content
- • Remarketing platforms to reach previous website visitors
Behavioural Targeting
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Collect information about your browsing activities across different websites
- • Display advertisements tailored to your interests
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
You can control advertising cookies through your browser settings or by visiting our Cookie Policy page.
Ad Personalisation
We may use data collected through cookies and analytics to personalise the advertisements shown to you. This helps ensure you see relevant content and supports our ability to provide free website resources. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your cookie preferences or browser settings.
Your Rights and Controls
What You Can Do
- • Manage Cookie Preferences: Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your advertising cookie settings
- • Opt Out of Personalised Ads: Disable advertising cookies to prevent personalised advertising
- • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies and tracking
- • Request Information: Contact us if you have questions about our advertising practices
Your Data Rights
Under data protection legislation, you have rights regarding personal data collected for advertising purposes:
- • Right to know what data is collected and how it's used for advertising
- • Right to object to direct marketing and profiling
- • Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
- • Right to withdraw consent for advertising at any time
Regulatory Compliance
Professional Standards
As a regulated law firm, our advertising and marketing practices comply with:
- • Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) advertising and publicity requirements
- • Professional conduct rules governing solicitor marketing
- • UK advertising standards and consumer protection laws
- • Data protection and privacy regulations
Truth in Advertising
We are committed to truthful, accurate advertising that does not mislead consumers. All claims made in our advertising materials are substantiated and comply with professional standards. We do not make guarantees about legal outcomes or results, as each case depends on individual circumstances.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.
Questions About Our Advertising
If you have any questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us through our contact form.