Advertising Policy
Plimoth – Local News & Community Coverage
Effective Date: 12/10/2025
Plimoth accepts limited advertising to help support the operation of our independent local news platform. This Advertising Policy explains how advertising works on our site and what our readers and advertisers can expect.
1. Editorial Independence
Advertising does not influence our editorial content.
All news coverage, reporting, and editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers.
We do not allow advertisers to:
- Control story placement
- Influence reporting
- Approve or edit content
- Suppress or alter coverage
2. Types of Advertising We Accept
We may accept advertising for:
- Local businesses
- Community events
- Fundraisers
- Public service announcements
- Local organizations and services
We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement that conflicts with our values or community standards.
3. Prohibited Advertising
We do not accept ads for:
- Illegal products or services
- Adult or sexually explicit material
- Hate speech or discriminatory content
- Misleading or deceptive promotions
- Political campaign advertising (unless clearly labeled)
4. Sponsored Content & Transparency
If any content is sponsored:
- It will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement”
- It will not be presented as breaking news
- It will never be disguised as editorial reporting
5. Third-Party Ads & Networks
Plimoth may use third-party advertising platforms or ad networks. These third parties may use:
- Cookies
- Tracking pixels
- Anonymous user data
Plimoth does not control the content or practices of third-party ad providers.
6. Advertiser Responsibility
Advertisers are responsible for:
- The accuracy of their ads
- Legal compliance
- Proper licensing
- Claims made in advertisements
Plimoth is not responsible for disputes between advertisers and customers.
7. Community Standards
All advertising must align with Plimoth’s mission of:
- Supporting local businesses
- Serving the community
- Maintaining family-friendly standards
- Providing honest, respectful content
8. Advertising Inquiries
For advertising rates, availability, or partnerships, please contact us through our website:
9. Policy Updates
This Advertising Policy may be updated at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date