Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Beacon, we believe in maintaining transparency about our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our policies regarding advertising, affiliate relationships, sponsored content, and third-party partnerships.

We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information while complying with all applicable advertising standards and regulations, including guidelines from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Law Society of Scotland.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

Professional Advertising Standards

As a regulated legal practice, we adhere to strict professional standards regarding advertising and marketing. Our advertising practices comply with:

  • Law Society of Scotland Practice Rules and guidance
  • Solicitors (Scotland) Practice Rules 2011
  • UK advertising regulations and codes of practice
  • Consumer protection legislation
  • Data protection and privacy requirements

All our advertising is truthful, not misleading, and does not bring the legal profession into disrepute. We do not make guarantees about outcomes or comparisons that cannot be substantiated.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs where we receive compensation for referring clients or customers to third-party service providers. These relationships are disclosed in the following ways:

  • We clearly identify affiliate links and relationships when they exist
  • Compensation does not influence our professional legal advice
  • We only recommend services or products we believe may benefit our clients
  • We evaluate all recommendations based on quality, relevance, and value

Types of Affiliate Relationships

We may have affiliate relationships with providers of:

  • Legal technology and software solutions
  • Professional services complementary to legal advice (such as accountants, financial advisers)
  • Business and professional development resources
  • Document management and security services

Commission-Based Compensation

When we earn commission from affiliate relationships, we disclose this relationship clearly. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not affect the cost to you, and in many cases, our affiliate partners offer the same pricing whether you come through us or approach them directly.

Independence of Legal Advice

Our legal advice remains independent and professional regardless of any affiliate relationships. We do not allow commercial relationships to compromise the quality, independence, or impartiality of our legal services. Your interests as a client always come first.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

If we publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website or in our communications, we clearly label such content as:

  • "Sponsored"
  • "Advertisement"
  • "Paid Promotion"
  • "In Partnership With"

Editorial Independence

We maintain editorial independence in all content. Sponsored content does not influence our professional opinions, case strategies, or legal advice. We have the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or professional standards.

Content Authenticity

All content on our website, whether sponsored or not, is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with legal advertising standards. We do not publish misleading or false information, regardless of any commercial relationship.

Brand Partnerships

We may form partnerships with brands, organizations, or service providers that align with our values and serve our clients' interests. These partnerships are disclosed transparently, and we evaluate all partners carefully before entering into any arrangement.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to show relevant advertisements. This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of these third-party networks, not solely by our Privacy Policy.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity across websites and deliver personalized advertisements. You can control these practices through:

  • Browser cookie settings
  • Opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising networks
  • Our cookie preference settings
  • Industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance

Remarketing and Retargeting

We may use remarketing services to show advertisements to people who have previously visited our website. These advertisements may appear on other websites you visit. Remarketing uses cookies to track your visit and display relevant content. You can opt out of remarketing through your ad settings or by disabling cookies.

Advertising Partners

We work with reputable advertising partners who comply with industry standards and privacy regulations. We require our partners to handle data responsibly and provide transparency about their data practices.

Your Rights and Controls

Advertising Preferences

You have control over the advertisements you see and the data collected for advertising purposes. You can:

  • Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
  • Use browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Opt out of personalized advertising through advertiser platforms
  • Use ad-blocking software (though this may affect website functionality)

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of targeted advertising:

  1. Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your advertising cookie preferences
  2. Use the opt-out links provided by individual advertising networks
  3. Configure your browser to reject third-party cookies
  4. Contact us directly to discuss your preferences

Data Collection and Privacy

For detailed information about data collection for advertising purposes, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These documents explain what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Contact for Advertising Concerns

If you have concerns about any advertising on our website or questions about our advertising practices, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this page.

Financial Transparency

Revenue Sources

Our revenue comes from the following sources:

  • Legal services fees charged to clients
  • Affiliate commissions from recommended service providers
  • Sponsored content or advertising partnerships (when applicable)
  • Display advertising through third-party networks (when applicable)

No Hidden Payments

We do not accept undisclosed payments or benefits for recommendations or referrals. All financial relationships that could potentially influence our content or recommendations are disclosed appropriately.

Client Fee Structure

Our legal services fees are based solely on the work we perform for you. They are not inflated to account for any affiliate commissions or advertising revenue. Affiliate relationships provide supplementary income but do not affect our fee structure.

Regulatory Compliance

We comply with all applicable regulations governing legal advertising and marketing, including:

  • Law Society of Scotland advertising guidance
  • UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code)
  • Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
  • Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002
  • Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR requirements

Our advertising practices are regularly reviewed to ensure ongoing compliance with these standards.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, new partnerships, or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.

Questions About Our Advertising Practices

If you have any questions about this Advertising Disclosure, our advertising practices, or specific partnerships, please contact us:

Email: info@domain.com

Phone: +44 131 5472 896

Address: 29 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN