Advertising Disclosure
At Fernleaf, transparency is fundamental to our relationship with you. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn income through various advertising and affiliate relationships. We believe in honest communication about these partnerships and want you to understand how they may influence our content and recommendations. Your trust is essential to us, and we maintain integrity in all our business relationships.
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Fernleaf participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you make purchases through links on our website. These affiliate relationships allow us to recommend products and services we genuinely believe in while supporting our business operations. Our participation in these programs includes:
- • Tea suppliers and equipment providers we personally use and recommend
- • Educational resources and books about tea culture and practice
- • Related lifestyle products that align with mindful living principles
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the seller. This commission comes at no additional cost to you—you pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the seller. The commission helps support our work in creating content, maintaining our website, and providing guidance to our community.
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on genuine experience and careful evaluation. We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or thoroughly researched, and that we believe will provide value to our community. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our honest assessment of a product's quality or suitability. We maintain editorial independence and will always prioritize your interests over commission potential.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe in complete transparency about our financial relationships. When we feature a product or service that includes an affiliate relationship, we will clearly disclose this connection. This disclosure ensures you can make informed decisions about the content you consume and the purchases you consider. Our goal is to maintain your trust while operating a sustainable business that allows us to continue providing valuable guidance.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. Sponsored content refers to material created in partnership with a brand or company that has provided compensation in exchange for featuring their products or services. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such, using terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" to ensure transparency.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We maintain strict labeling standards for all sponsored content. These posts will include prominent disclosure at the beginning of the content, making it immediately clear that the content has been sponsored. Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure that all information provided is accurate, helpful, and aligned with our values and expertise.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
Our brand partnerships are carefully selected to ensure alignment with our mission and values. We only partner with brands that we believe offer genuine value to our community and that maintain high standards of quality and ethical practice. When we enter into a partnership arrangement, we disclose the nature of the relationship and any compensation received, whether monetary or in the form of products or services.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of sponsorship status, we guarantee that all content on our website reflects our genuine opinions and expertise. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial perspective or compromise the integrity of our recommendations. If we wouldn't personally use or recommend a product to a friend, we won't feature it on our website, regardless of financial incentives. Your trust is more valuable to us than any sponsorship arrangement.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks, such as Google AdSense or similar services, help us generate revenue to support our content creation and website operations. The ads displayed are selected by the advertising network based on various factors including your browsing history and interests, though we do not have direct control over which specific ads appear.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use behavioral targeting to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This involves collecting information about your browsing activities across different websites over time. While we do not directly collect this information for advertising purposes, the advertising networks we work with may do so in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver targeted ads and measure advertising effectiveness. These cookies may track your visits to our website and other sites to build a profile of your interests. You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or through your browser settings. Please note that disabling advertising cookies may result in less relevant advertisements being displayed.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising aims to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests and needs. This practice involves using data about your browsing behavior to select appropriate advertisements. You have choices about personalized advertising, including the ability to opt out of certain ad networks' personalization practices. We respect your privacy preferences and encourage you to review and adjust your settings as desired.
Your Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options for managing your advertising preferences and the types of ads you see:
- • Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your consent for advertising-related cookies
- • Use your browser settings to block third-party cookies and tracking technologies
- • Visit advertising network preference centers to opt out of personalized advertising
- • Use browser extensions or privacy tools that block advertising trackers
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can adjust your settings through industry opt-out tools or directly with individual advertising networks. Keep in mind that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements altogether—rather, the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests. Each browser and device must be configured separately, and your opt-out choices may need to be renewed if you clear your browser cookies.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Advertising networks may collect various types of information to serve targeted ads, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website. This data helps advertisers understand audience demographics and interests. We do not directly share personally identifiable information with advertisers without your consent, though aggregated and anonymized data may be shared for analytical purposes.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection and use under privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws. These rights may include the ability to access information collected about you, request deletion of your data, or object to certain types of processing. For more information about your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.
Regulatory Compliance
FTC Compliance Statement
Fernleaf complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We are required to disclose material connections between ourselves and the brands or products we recommend, and we take this obligation seriously. In accordance with FTC guidelines:
- • We clearly disclose when we have received compensation or free products in exchange for reviews or mentions
- • We identify affiliate links and explain that we may earn commissions from purchases made through these links
- • We maintain honest and accurate representations in all sponsored content and endorsements
- • We ensure that any claims made about products or services are substantiated and truthful
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or advertising practices, we're here to provide clarity and address your concerns.
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