Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when you purchase products or services through links on our website. These programs help support our work and allow us to continue providing quality content and services related to tea ceremony practice.

Our Participation in Affiliate Programs

Tranquil Leaf participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase. These relationships include:

• • Tea suppliers and tea ware manufacturers
• • Books and educational resources about tea ceremony
• • Meditation and mindfulness tools and resources
• • Related lifestyle and wellness products

Commission Structure

When you purchase through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission from the seller. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether or not you use our affiliate link. These commissions help us maintain our website and continue offering tea ceremony education and services.

Our Recommendation Policy

We maintain strict standards for product and service recommendations:

• • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe have value for tea ceremony practitioners
• • Our recommendations are based on personal experience, research, and alignment with traditional tea ceremony principles
• • The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence whether we recommend a product
• • We clearly disclose when a link is an affiliate link or when we have a financial relationship with a recommended vendor

Financial Relationship Transparency

We believe your trust is more valuable than any commission. If we have a financial relationship with a company or product we discuss, we will clearly state this. Our goal is to provide you with honest, unbiased information that helps you make informed decisions about tea ceremony practice.

What Is Sponsored Content?

Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, or other material created in partnership with or compensation from a brand, company, or organization. This content is clearly labeled as sponsored, promoted, or paid content to maintain transparency with our audience.

Sponsored Content Identification

We clearly identify sponsored content through one or more of the following methods:

• • Clear labeling at the beginning of the content (such as "Sponsored by" or "In partnership with")
• • Disclosure statements within the content itself
• • Visual indicators or badges that identify paid content
• • Explicit statements about the commercial nature of the content

Brand Partnerships

From time to time, we may partner with brands whose values align with traditional tea ceremony practice and mindful living. These partnerships may include sponsored blog posts, social media content, event collaborations, or product features. All such partnerships will be clearly disclosed to our audience.

Editorial Independence

While we may receive compensation for sponsored content, we maintain complete editorial control over what we publish. We will not create or promote content that conflicts with our values or that we believe would not serve our community. Sponsors do not dictate our opinions or editorial direction.

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 activity across different websites. This practice is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising.

Advertising Networks We Use

We may work with various advertising networks and platforms, which may include:

• • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• • Other reputable advertising platforms that align with our values
• • Direct advertising relationships with relevant companies

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to show you more relevant advertisements. This may include information about the pages you visit, links you click, and other online activities. You can learn more about this practice and your choices in our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Controls

You have control over advertising personalization:

• • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
• • Use privacy-focused browser extensions to manage tracking

Managing Your Preferences

You have several options for managing how advertising affects your experience on our website:

• • Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust cookie and tracking preferences
• • Use browser privacy settings to control cookies and tracking
• • Install ad-blocking software or privacy extensions
• • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry platforms

Opt-Out Procedures

If you prefer not to receive personalized advertising, you can opt out through various mechanisms. Note that opting out does not mean you will see fewer ads, but rather that the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed instructions on managing advertising preferences.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect certain information such as your IP address, device type, browser information, and browsing behavior. This data is used to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements. For more information about data collection and your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Under various privacy regulations, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data collected for advertising purposes. You may also have the right to object to certain types of data processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us or refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.