Last updated: 2025-01-15

At WhereToBuyTea.com, we believe in transparent advertising practices. This policy outlines how we display advertisements, work with advertisers, and maintain the trust of our users.

1. Advertising Partners

We work with the following advertising partners:

• Google AdSense: Our primary advertising partner for display ads
• Direct Advertisers: Tea companies and related businesses that advertise directly with us
• Affiliate Partners: Companies with whom we have affiliate relationships

2. Types of Advertisements

We display the following types of advertisements:

• Display Ads: Banner and text advertisements throughout the website
• Sponsored Content: Clearly marked sponsored articles and reviews
• Affiliate Links: Product links that may earn us a commission
• Native Advertising: Content that matches our editorial style but is clearly marked as sponsored

3. Ad Placement and Identification

All advertisements on our website are clearly identified as such. We use the following methods:

• Clear "Advertisement" or "Sponsored" labels
• Distinct visual styling to separate ads from content
• Transparent disclosure of affiliate relationships
• No misleading or deceptive ad practices

4. Content and Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent of our advertising relationships:

• Advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions
• We maintain strict separation between advertising and editorial content
• Our reviews and recommendations are based on merit, not advertising relationships
• We clearly distinguish between editorial content and sponsored content

5. User Privacy and Data Collection

Our advertising practices respect user privacy:

• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
• Users can opt out of personalized advertising
• We provide clear information about data collection for advertising purposes
• We use cookies and tracking technologies transparently

6. Advertiser Requirements

We maintain high standards for our advertising partners:

• All ads must comply with Google AdSense policies
• Advertisers must provide accurate and truthful information
• We do not accept ads for illegal or harmful products
• All ads must be relevant to our tea and beverage community

7. Revenue and Transparency

We believe in transparency about our revenue sources:

• Advertising revenue helps us maintain and improve our free services
• We disclose when content is sponsored or contains affiliate links
• Our business model is transparent and honest
• We do not engage in deceptive advertising practices

8. User Control

Users have control over their advertising experience:

• Cookie consent options for personalized ads
• Ability to opt out of targeted advertising
• Clear information about ad personalization
• Easy access to privacy settings

9. Compliance and Monitoring

We regularly monitor our advertising practices:

• Regular audits of ad content and placement
• Compliance with advertising industry standards
• Monitoring for inappropriate or misleading ads
• Regular updates to our advertising policies

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our advertising practices or see an ad that violates our policies, please contact us via the Contact page.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this advertising policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.