Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: December 12, 2025
At Garden Gate Tea, we believe in complete transparency about our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our affiliate partnerships, sponsored content policies, and advertising practices.
We are committed to maintaining your trust by being honest and upfront about any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website.
Commitment to Transparency
Garden Gate Tea adheres to the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We are transparent about our business relationships and any compensation we may receive.
This disclosure applies to all content on our website, including blog posts, product recommendations, social media posts, and any other form of communication we share.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Links?
Our website may contain affiliate links to products or services. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our business and allow us to continue providing quality content and services.
Affiliate links are typically marked, but not always. We want you to know that some links on our site may earn us a commission.
Our Affiliate Partners
We participate in affiliate programs with various companies that align with our values and the interests of our audience. These may include:
- • Tea suppliers and specialty food retailers
- • Kitchenware and dining accessories companies
- • Event planning and hospitality services
- • Educational resources and books about tea culture
Our Recommendation Policy
While we may earn commissions through affiliate relationships, we only recommend products and services that:
- • We genuinely believe will benefit our audience
- • Align with our values of quality and authenticity
- • We have personally evaluated or researched thoroughly
- • Support the afternoon tea tradition and culture we promote
Our opinions remain our own, and affiliate relationships do not influence our honest assessment of products or services.
Sponsored Content
Identifying Sponsored Posts
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or accept compensation for featuring specific products or services. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such at the beginning of the post or article.
Look for disclosures such as "Sponsored Post," "Paid Partnership," or "In Partnership With" to identify content that we've been compensated to create.
Our Standards for Sponsored Content
When we accept sponsorship opportunities, we maintain strict editorial standards:
- • We only partner with brands that align with our values and mission
- • Sponsored content is clearly distinguished from organic content
- • We maintain editorial control and the right to express honest opinions
- • Sponsored content provides genuine value to our audience
- • We disclose the nature of the business relationship clearly
Authenticity Guarantee
Even when content is sponsored, our reviews, opinions, and recommendations reflect our genuine perspective. We will not endorse products or services we do not believe in, regardless of compensation offered.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your browsing activity to show you relevant advertisements.
Common advertising networks we may work with include Google AdSense and similar platforms that help us generate revenue to support our services.
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide targeted advertisements. This practice is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Advertising Preferences
You have choices regarding behavioral advertising:
- • Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie management tools
- • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
- • Opt out through advertising industry initiatives
- • Use ad-blocking browser extensions
Your Rights and Controls
Managing Your Advertising Experience
We respect your right to control how you experience advertising on our website. You can:
- • Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Adjust your privacy settings to limit personalized advertising
- • Manage Cookie Preferences: Control which cookies are placed on your device through our cookie settings
- • Access Your Data: Request information about data collected for advertising purposes
- • Exercise Privacy Rights: Request deletion of data as described in our Privacy Policy
Product Reviews and Recommendations
When we review products or make recommendations:
- • Some products may be received as free samples for review purposes
- • Receiving free products does not guarantee positive reviews
- • Our reviews reflect our honest assessment and experience
- • We clearly disclose when products are provided at no cost
- • Your results and experiences with products may differ from ours
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or to comply with legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, sponsored content, or any aspect of this disclosure, we're here to provide clarity. Transparency is important to us.
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