Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Kampot Leaf, transparency guides our relationships with clients, community partners, and website visitors. This advertising disclosure explains how we may earn compensation through various business relationships, affiliate programs, and advertising arrangements. We believe you deserve clear information about these relationships so you can make informed decisions.

Our mission centers on connecting people with Cambodia's tea heritage through ethical practices and genuine community partnerships. Any commercial relationships we maintain support this mission while ensuring we can continue providing valuable services and information. We never compromise our integrity or recommendations for financial gain.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

What Affiliate Relationships Mean

We may participate in affiliate programs with companies whose products or services align with our values and could benefit those interested in Cambodian tea, sustainable sourcing, or regional tourism. When you click on certain links or purchase through specific recommendations, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate relationships exist with:

• • Tea equipment and accessory providers we trust and use ourselves
• • Educational resources about tea cultivation and processing
• • Travel services supporting sustainable tourism in Cambodia
• • Professional services that complement our offerings

How We Choose Affiliate Partners

We maintain strict criteria for affiliate relationships:

• → Products or services must align with our values of sustainability and ethical practice
• → We only recommend items we have personal experience with or have thoroughly researched
• → Affiliate status never influences our honest assessment or recommendations
• → We clearly disclose when links are affiliate relationships

Financial Transparency

Regarding compensation through affiliate programs:

• • Commission rates vary by program and typically range from 5% to 15% of purchase value
• • You never pay more because we use affiliate links—prices remain the same
• • Affiliate earnings support our ability to provide free content and resources
• • We disclose affiliate relationships clearly when recommending products or services

Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships

Identifying Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may create content sponsored by brands, organizations, or service providers. All sponsored content is clearly labeled with disclosures such as:

• • "Sponsored by [Brand Name]"
• • "In partnership with [Organization]"
• • "This content is sponsored"
• • "Promotional content" or similar clear language

Our Sponsored Content Policy

When creating sponsored content:

• → We maintain editorial control and ensure content authenticity
• → Sponsors cannot influence our honest opinions or factual presentation
• → We only partner with organizations that align with our values
• → Sponsored content must provide genuine value to our audience
• → We decline sponsorship opportunities that conflict with our mission

Brand Partnership Disclosure

We may receive compensation, free products, or services in exchange for reviews, testimonials, or feature content. These relationships are always disclosed, and our assessments remain honest. Receiving compensation does not guarantee positive coverage or recommendations.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These ads help support our operations and allow us to provide free content. Regarding these advertisements:

• • We do not directly control which specific ads appear on our website
• • Ad networks may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests
• • We strive to work only with reputable advertising networks
• • Advertisements are distinct from our editorial content

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Some advertising partners may use behavioral targeting to show ads based on your browsing history and interests:

• • Behavioral targeting uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data
• • You can opt out of personalized advertising through your cookie preferences
• • See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about managing preferences
• • Opting out does not eliminate ads but makes them less relevant to your interests

Advertising Network Policies

Third-party advertising networks operating on our website maintain their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We encourage you to review their policies independently. Common advertising partners may include Google AdSense, media.net, or similar reputable networks that comply with industry standards.

Your Rights and Controls

Managing Advertisement Preferences

You have several options for controlling your advertising experience:

• → Cookie Management: Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page or browser settings
• → Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions or ad-blocking software, though this may affect website functionality
• → Opt-Out Tools: Visit Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance for industry opt-out options
• → Do Not Track: Enable browser "Do Not Track" settings, though not all advertisers honor these signals

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

• • Pages visited on our website and time spent viewing content
• • Device type, browser information, and IP address
• • Referring websites and search terms
• • Interactions with advertisements and content

Privacy Regulations Compliance

Our advertising practices comply with applicable privacy regulations including GDPR and similar frameworks. You have rights regarding your data under these regulations, including the right to access, rectify, or delete personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights or with questions about advertising data collection.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Despite any commercial relationships disclosed above, we maintain these commitments:

• → Editorial Independence: Our opinions, recommendations, and content remain independent of advertiser influence
• → Honest Assessment: We provide genuine evaluations based on experience and research, not compensation
• → Value Alignment: We partner only with organizations that share our commitment to ethical practice
• → Clear Disclosure: All commercial relationships are transparently communicated
• → Audience First: Your interests and needs guide our content, not advertiser preferences

If you ever feel we have failed to maintain these standards, please contact us immediately so we can address your concerns.

Regulatory Compliance

We comply with advertising disclosure requirements including those established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and similar regulatory bodies:

• • Material connections between our website and advertisers are clearly disclosed
• • Affiliate links and sponsored content are properly labeled
• • Endorsements and testimonials reflect genuine experiences and opinions
• • We avoid making unsubstantiated claims about products or services
• • Disclosures are conspicuous and easily understood by readers

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure to reflect new partnerships, advertising methods, or regulatory requirements. When significant changes occur:

• • The "Last updated" date will be revised to reflect the most recent changes
• • We may provide notice through our website or direct communication
• • Continued use of our website indicates acceptance of updated disclosure