Purpose of This Page
Plankton Tech is committed to transparency with our readers. This Corporate Disclosure page explains who owns and operates Plankton Tech, how the publication is funded, our relationships with advertisers, and how we maintain the separation between editorial and commercial interests. We publish this information in the interest of journalistic integrity and to comply with applicable advertising platform policies, including those of Outbrain, Inc.
Ownership and Operation
Plankton Tech is operated as an independent technology media publication. The Website is owned and operated by the Plankton Tech editorial team, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Plankton Tech is not a subsidiary of, affiliated with, or controlled by any large media conglomerate, technology company, financial institution, or political organisation. We are an independently operated publication.
Our registered contact address is:
Plankton Tech475 Kingswood Rd
Toronto, ON M4E 3P4
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 403-470-5298
Funding Model
Plankton Tech is primarily funded through display advertising and content recommendations delivered via third-party advertising networks, including Outbrain, Inc. Revenue generated from advertising allows us to maintain and operate the Website and compensate our editorial contributors.
We do not accept:
- Payment in exchange for editorial coverage or positive reviews;
- Undisclosed sponsored articles presented as independent editorial content;
- Affiliate commissions from product recommendations without disclosure;
- Subscriptions, reader donations, or paid memberships (at this time).
If we publish sponsored or branded content in the future, it will be clearly and prominently labelled as "Sponsored Content" or "Paid Partnership" and distinguished from our independent editorial content.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial team operates independently of our advertising and commercial relationships. The selection of topics, the writing, editing, and publication of articles are decisions made solely by our editorial staff based on journalistic criteria — relevance, accuracy, public interest, and editorial value.
Advertisers do not:
- Have access to articles before publication;
- Have the ability to request changes to editorial content;
- Influence which topics we cover or how we cover them;
- Have any approval rights over our editorial decisions.
Our editorial team may cover companies that also advertise on our platform. Coverage of those companies is governed exclusively by journalistic standards, not commercial relationships. If a material conflict of interest arises in a specific article, we will disclose it in that article.
Advertising Relationships
Plankton Tech works with the following advertising and content distribution partner:
Outbrain, Inc.
Outbrain is a content discovery and native advertising platform. Plankton Tech uses Outbrain to display content recommendation widgets and advertisements on our Website. These widgets may include:
- Links to third-party articles and sponsored content;
- Advertisements from Outbrain's network of advertisers;
- Interest-based content recommendations based on your browsing behaviour.
Outbrain content recommendations and advertisements are clearly displayed within designated widget areas on our Website. The presence of Outbrain recommendations does not indicate editorial endorsement of any linked content, advertiser, or product. For more information about Outbrain's data practices, please visit outbrain.com/legal.
We may work with additional advertising networks in the future. Any new material advertising relationships will be disclosed on this page.
Nature of Our Content
All articles published on Plankton Tech are editorial content — meaning they are produced by journalists and writers according to our editorial standards and with the goal of informing our audience. Our content is:
- Informational and educational in nature. Articles are intended to inform readers about developments in technology, business, and policy.
- Not financial, legal, or professional advice. Nothing published on Plankton Tech should be relied upon as professional advice. Readers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their circumstances.
- Not a substitute for primary sources. We cite sources and link to primary materials where possible, and we encourage readers to consult original sources directly.
- Subject to correction. We maintain a corrections policy and will update articles to correct factual errors. Corrections are noted transparently within the relevant article.
Complaints and Accountability
We take complaints about accuracy, fairness, and editorial standards seriously. If you believe an article contains a factual error, misrepresentation, or breach of editorial standards, please contact us:
Plankton Tech – Editorial ComplaintsEmail: [email protected]
Phone: +1 403-470-5298
You may also use the contact form at planktontech.org/contact-us/ and select "Correction or Factual Error" as the subject. We aim to review all complaints within one business day and will publish corrections promptly where warranted.
Updates to This Disclosure
This page will be updated whenever there are material changes to our ownership structure, funding model, or significant advertising relationships. We are committed to keeping this information current and accurate.
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