Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Relationships

How Affiliate Programs Work

Botanical Brew participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you purchase products or services through certain links on our website. These programs allow us to:

• Recommend botanical suppliers and tools we genuinely use and trust
• Earn a small percentage of sales at no additional cost to you
• Support the creation of free educational content about herbal traditions
• Maintain independence while sustaining our operations

Our Recommendation Policy

When we include affiliate links in our content:

• We only recommend products or services we have personally evaluated or used
• Our opinions remain independent and are not influenced by potential commissions
• We clearly indicate when links are affiliate links
• The price you pay is the same whether or not you use our affiliate link
• We may receive compensation if you make a purchase through these links

Affiliate Program Participation

We currently participate in or may participate in affiliate programs including:

• Botanical supplier affiliate programs for quality herbal specimens
• Educational platform partnerships for herbal learning resources
• Tool and equipment recommendations for botanical preparation
• Book and publication affiliate relationships for botanical literature

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional materials. When we do:

• All sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar designation
• We maintain editorial independence in how we present sponsored materials
• Sponsors do not dictate our editorial perspective or opinions
• We only accept sponsorships from companies aligned with our values

Brand Partnership Criteria

We are selective about the brands and companies we partner with. Our criteria include:

• Commitment to quality and ethical sourcing of botanical materials
• Respect for traditional herbal knowledge and cultural practices
• Transparent business practices and honest marketing
• Products or services that genuinely benefit our community
• Alignment with our educational mission and values

Content Authenticity

Whether content is sponsored or not:

• We provide honest assessments based on our genuine experience and expertise
• Our educational content about botanical traditions remains factual and unbiased
• We do not make exaggerated claims about products or services
• We maintain our commitment to accurate information about herbal wisdom

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising

We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These networks:

• Serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests
• May use cookies and similar technologies to deliver targeted ads
• Operate independently of our editorial content
• Follow their own privacy policies and data practices

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting to show you relevant ads based on:

• Pages you visit on our website and other sites
• Your interests in botanical topics and herbal education
• Your geographic location and language preferences
• Your device type and browser information

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks may use various types of cookies:

• Cookies to measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Cookies to prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
• Cookies to understand which ads lead to conversions
• Cookies to personalize ad content based on your interests

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We work with advertising partners who respect user privacy and follow industry standards. However, we do not control the data practices of third-party advertisers. We encourage you to:

• Review the privacy policies of advertising networks
• Utilize browser settings to manage advertising cookies
• Explore opt-out options provided by advertising associations
• Use ad-blocking tools if you prefer not to see advertisements

Your Rights and Control Options

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to manage advertising you see:

• Adjust cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Visit advertising industry opt-out pages to limit behavioral advertising
• Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
• Use ad-blocking software or browser extensions

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page to opt out of behavioral advertising from member networks
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tools for interest-based advertising
• Adjust your device settings for mobile advertising identifiers
• Clear your cookies regularly to reset advertising preferences

Data Collection for Advertising

Information that may be collected for advertising purposes includes:

• Pages viewed and time spent on our website
• Interactions with advertisements (clicks, views)
• Device information and IP address
• Referral sources and navigation patterns

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under privacy regulations such as:

• Right to access information collected for advertising purposes
• Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

How Advertising Supports Our Mission

Revenue from advertising and affiliate relationships enables us to:

• Create and maintain free educational resources about botanical traditions
• Invest in quality botanical specimens for our collections
• Develop comprehensive guides about herbal preparation methods
• Support ongoing research into traditional plant wisdom
• Maintain and improve our website infrastructure
• Compensate experts who contribute to our educational content

We believe that transparent advertising relationships allow us to provide valuable content while sustaining our operations. Your understanding and support of these practices helps us continue serving the botanical education community.