This policy describes how editorial work is done at GB.ITech Labs, a technology discovery and digital media brand operated by GBITechNote LLC.
How products are selected
Products are selected on the basis of category coverage, reader demand, market relevance and whether the product is actively maintained. Vendor submissions are welcome and are assessed against the same criteria as products we find ourselves. Submission does not guarantee inclusion.
How research is performed
Research draws on the vendor's public documentation, pricing pages, product changelogs, support and security documentation, hands-on use where we have access, and aggregated user feedback. The basis of each assessment is indicated on the page so readers know what it rests on.
How information is verified
Pricing, plan structure and headline feature claims are checked against primary vendor sources at the time of publication and re-checked on a rolling schedule. Where a page records a verification date, that date reflects the most recent check.
How commercial relationships are handled
Editorial assessment is completed before any commercial conversation. Affiliate programmes, sponsorships and promotion packages are handled separately from scoring, and commercial staff cannot change a published score. Paid placements are labelled. See the Advertising Disclosure.
How ratings are determined
Ratings follow the published review methodology and are applied consistently across the directory rather than tuned per product.
How updates are made
Listings are revised when pricing, packaging, ownership or capability changes materially. Products that are discontinued or abandoned are updated or removed.
Conflicts of interest
Contributors disclose any financial interest, employment or advisory relationship with a covered vendor and are recused from assessing that product.
Corrections
Errors are corrected promptly under the corrections policy. Material changes to a published assessment are noted on the affected page.
The bottom line
Editorial decisions are not for sale through advertising or affiliate arrangements, and sponsored placements are always clearly identified.