Oddly Odd Archives is a free and independent publication that earns revenue through third-party advertising. This page explains how our advertising works, which partners we use, and how we maintain transparency and editorial independence.
1. How We Earn Revenue
We participate in the Google AdSense program, which allows us to display ads provided by Google and its partners. These ads appear in various places across our website, including:
- Sidebars
- Between posts
- Within articles
- In the footer
This advertising revenue allows us to:
- Keep the site online and free for all users
- Publish daily content focused on odd science and forgotten events
- Avoid paid subscriptions or content behind a paywall
2. What You Should Know About Google AdSense
Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to display ads based on your interests and online behavior. Depending on your cookie preferences, you may see:
- Personalized ads tailored to your browsing history
- Non-personalized ads based on general context or location
Google may collect and process anonymized data when you view or click an ad. This is managed entirely through Google’s platform.
You can learn more or update your preferences via:
3. Our Editorial Independence
Advertising does not affect our editorial decisions. All articles on Oddly Odd Archives are:
- Independently researched and written
- Not paid for or reviewed by sponsors
- Driven by curiosity, history, and scientific oddities
We do not publish hidden sponsored content. If an article is ever sponsored or affiliate-based in the future, it will be clearly marked.
4. Cookie Consent and Your Rights
When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for consent. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize preferences (analytics, advertising, etc.)
No ads that require tracking will load until you give your consent.
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If you wish to contact us about your rights or advertising practices, please use our Contact page.
5. Why We Share This
We believe in transparency and want you to understand how this site is funded. Without advertising, we wouldn’t be able to deliver regular, in-depth content about the world’s strangest facts and forgotten moments in history.
We’re grateful for your support and your trust.
Last updated: May 2025