Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Jade Whisper participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links to products or services and make a purchase. These affiliate relationships allow us to sustain our educational content and tea ceremony offerings.

Commission-Based Recommendations

When we recommend tea equipment, books, or related products, some of these recommendations may include affiliate links. This means:

• • We receive a small commission if you purchase through our links at no additional cost to you
• • The price you pay remains the same whether you use our link or not
• • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe support tea practice
• • Our recommendations are based on quality and value, not commission rates

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product recommendations are guided by authenticity and practical value. We recommend items that align with traditional tea practices and that we would use in our own sessions. Financial compensation does not influence whether we recommend a product, though it may affect which specific vendor link we provide.

Transparency in Financial Relationships

We maintain transparency about our financial relationships. When content includes affiliate links or recommendations that may result in compensation, we clearly disclose this relationship. You can trust that any recommendations we make serve your interests in developing meaningful tea practice.

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may create content sponsored by tea producers, equipment makers, or other related businesses. All sponsored content is clearly identified with language such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "In collaboration with." This ensures you can distinguish between independent content and material created through business relationships.

Sponsored Post Labeling

When we publish sponsored content, we ensure clear labeling that includes:

• • Prominent disclosure at the beginning of the content
• • Clear identification of the sponsoring partner
• • Explanation of the nature of the commercial relationship
• • Distinction between sponsored and editorial perspectives

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We occasionally partner with brands whose values align with our approach to tea practice. These partnerships may involve compensation for content creation, product mentions, or event collaboration. When such partnerships exist, we disclose them clearly and maintain editorial independence in our perspectives and recommendations.

Content Authenticity

Regardless of sponsorship, all content reflects our genuine perspectives on tea practice. We do not accept payment to make claims we don't believe or to recommend products we wouldn't use. Our integrity in teaching tea ceremony traditions remains our priority, even in commercial relationships.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks serve ads based on your browsing history and interests across multiple websites. The advertisements you see may be personalized based on data collected about your online activities.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites. This information is used to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. We do not control these third-party technologies or the data they collect.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to track your interactions with ads and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. For detailed information about cookies and how to manage them, please review our Cookie Policy. You can control advertising cookies through your browser settings or cookie preference center.

Ad Personalization Practices

When you visit our website, advertising networks may collect information to personalize the ads you see. This personalization helps ensure advertisements are relevant to your interests. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through various industry opt-out mechanisms and browser settings.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to manage your advertising preferences:

• • Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
• • Use your browser's privacy settings to block or limit cookies
• • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
• • Enable "Do Not Track" features in your browser

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of targeted advertising, you can visit industry opt-out pages or adjust your device settings. Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer advertisements, but rather that the ads you see will be less tailored to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Advertising partners may collect data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with advertisements. This data helps them deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. For more information about data collection practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising data under privacy regulations. These may include the right to access information collected, the right to request deletion of data, and the right to object to certain types of processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.