Why Advertising?
Why Is There Advertising on animalfunfacts.net?
You might be wondering why you see ads on our site. Here, we will explain exactly why and how to recognize advertising.
To provide you with exciting animal profiles, funny videos, and amazing photos every day, many people work with us. Writers, technicians, and graphic designers need to be compensated for their efforts. To ensure that your parents don’t have to pay any money for using animalfunfacts.net, we display ads. It’s similar to a football club that has advertising boards in the stadium.
Not a fan of ads? There’s a solution: If you are located in the EU, your parents can subscribe to a “Content Pass Subscription”. This will remove all ads, allowing you to enjoy the site without any distractions!
What Is the Purpose of Advertising?
Advertising aims to inform you about new things. For instance, a game manufacturer might want to say: “Hey, there’s a new adventure game!” They hope you’ll like it. This happens on television, radio, on the streets, in newspapers/magazines – and online.
Important for you: You never have to buy anything. Only click on an ad if the topic genuinely interests you. If you want to make a purchase but are under 18, always ask your parents for permission first!
How Do I Recognize Advertising?
We strictly separate our animal information from advertisements. You can always identify ads on our site by these features: The word “Advertisement” or “Ad” is displayed directly above or next to it.
Information for Parents and Educators
Our platform is proudly supported and funded by the Federal Government Commissioner of the German Federal Government for Culture and the Media (BKM) and the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ). We take our responsibility in media literacy very seriously.
Funding & Independence
Providing high-quality, educational content requires resources. To maintain animalfunfacts.net as a free service in the long term, generating revenue through advertising is essential for us.
Safety & Child Protection
Child-Friendly Marketing: We carefully select our advertising partners to ensure that the content is suitable for children. Ads that are inappropriate for kids are blocked.
Transparency: We strictly reject "Native Advertising" (ads that resemble editorial content). Advertisements on our site are always clearly marked as such.
Data Protection: We operate in compliance with GDPR. There is no personalized tracking of minors for advertising purposes on animalfunfacts.net.
Educational Value: The topic of advertising is an important aspect of information literacy. Feel free to use this page as an opportunity to discuss with children the mechanisms behind the funding of free web services and the intentions of marketing.
Our Solution for an Ad-Free Experience
We understand that many parents and teachers prefer a completely distraction-free environment for children. That's why we offer an option to use animalfunfacts.net without ads:
The Content Pass Subscription for Families (EU only): With our subscription, you can turn off ads across the entire website. This way, you directly support our editorial work and provide your child with a focused learning experience in a safe space.