Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Links?

Our website may contain affiliate links, which are special links that generate a commission for us when you click on them and make a purchase from the linked website. These commissions come at no additional cost to you.

Where We Use Affiliate Links

We may include affiliate links in:

• Product recommendations and reviews
• Educational content about tea equipment or accessories
• References to tea-related books, courses, or resources
• Links to tea suppliers or producers we've partnered with

Our Affiliate Policy

• Honest Recommendations: We only recommend products, services, or suppliers that we genuinely believe offer value to our audience
• Independent Opinion: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial judgment or the educational content we provide
• Quality First: We prioritize quality and relevance over commission rates when making recommendations
• No Obligation: You are never obligated to purchase through our affiliate links, and we provide information about products regardless of affiliate status

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

We may participate in affiliate programs with various tea suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and educational resource providers. The specific programs may change over time as we evaluate the best partnerships for our audience.

What is Sponsored Content?

Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, videos, or other materials that have been created in partnership with or paid for by a third party. This may include content featuring specific tea regions, producers, or products.

How We Label Sponsored Content

We clearly identify all sponsored content through:

• Prominent disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored posts
• Labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "In Partnership With"
• Clear identification of the sponsoring organization
• Visual indicators when appropriate

Our Sponsored Content Standards

• Editorial Independence: We maintain full editorial control over all content, including sponsored materials
• Authentic Voice: Sponsored content reflects our values and maintains our educational approach
• Relevance Requirement: We only accept sponsorships that are relevant to tea origins, terroir, and our audience's interests
• Disclosure First: Sponsorship relationships are always disclosed before content is presented
• Quality Standards: All sponsored content meets our quality and accuracy standards

Brand Partnerships

We may form longer-term partnerships with tea producers, regional organizations, or educational institutions. These partnerships allow us to provide deeper insights into specific tea origins while maintaining transparency about the relationship.

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across different websites.

How Display Ads Work

• Behavioral Targeting: Ads may be personalized based on your interests and browsing history
• Contextual Targeting: Ads may be selected based on the content of the page you're viewing
• Retargeting: You may see ads for products or services you've previously viewed on other websites
• Geographic Targeting: Ads may be customized based on your general location

Advertising Networks We Use

We may work with various advertising networks and platforms. These networks operate independently and have their own privacy policies and data practices. Please review their policies to understand how they collect and use your information.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to track your browsing behavior and display relevant ads. You can learn more about how we and our partners use cookies in our Cookie Policy. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools.

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Managing Ad Preferences

You have several options to control the advertising you see:

• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies used for advertising
• Cookie Preferences: Use our cookie management tool to control advertising cookies
• Ad Network Opt-Out: Visit industry opt-out pages to opt out of personalized advertising from participating networks
• Privacy Extensions: Use browser extensions that block tracking and advertising technologies

Impact of Opting Out

If you opt out of personalized advertising:

• You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests
• Ads will be based on the content you're viewing rather than your browsing history
• You may need to opt out separately on each device and browser you use
• Clearing cookies will remove your opt-out preferences, requiring you to opt out again

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

• Pages visited and content viewed on our website
• Time spent on pages and click behavior
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• General geographic location
• Referral sources and exit pages

This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

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