Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: January 2026
At Brewcraft Academy, we believe in transparency about our advertising and affiliate relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising methods and partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing honest, valuable coffee education.
Our recommendations and educational content are based on genuine expertise and experience in coffee education. When we promote products or services, we aim to suggest only those we believe will benefit our community.
Affiliate Relationships
Participation in Affiliate Programs
Brewcraft Academy participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you purchase products or services through links on our website. These affiliate relationships help support our educational mission and allow us to continue providing free resources to the coffee community.
We maintain affiliate partnerships with companies that offer coffee equipment, educational resources, and related products that align with our teaching philosophy and standards.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant's website.
Affiliate links may be present in:
- • Blog posts and educational articles
- • Equipment recommendations
- • Resource guides and tutorials
- • Email communications
- • Workshop materials
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on:
- • Direct experience using the products in our workshops
- • Feedback from students and coffee professionals
- • Product quality, reliability, and value
- • Alignment with educational goals and principles
- • Suitability for different skill levels and budgets
We recommend products we genuinely believe will benefit learners, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists. The presence or amount of commission does not influence our recommendations.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We disclose affiliate relationships clearly and conspicuously. When content contains affiliate links, we include a notice informing you that we may earn a commission from purchases. This transparency ensures you can make informed decisions about the content you consume and products you consider purchasing.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, which includes posts, articles, or materials created in partnership with brands or companies. All sponsored content is clearly identified with labels such as:
- • "Sponsored Post"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "In Collaboration With"
- • "Sponsored by [Brand Name]"
These labels appear prominently at the beginning of sponsored content to ensure transparency.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We maintain strict editorial standards for sponsored content. While sponsors may suggest topics or provide products for review, we retain full editorial control over the content. Our opinions, assessments, and educational guidance remain independent and honest, even in sponsored posts.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into partnerships with coffee equipment manufacturers, coffee roasters, educational platforms, and related businesses. These partnerships may include:
- • Product demonstrations in workshops
- • Equipment loans for educational purposes
- • Collaborative educational content
- • Event sponsorships
All brand partnerships are disclosed clearly to our community.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Whether content is sponsored or not, we commit to providing accurate, helpful information based on our expertise in coffee education. We do not compromise educational integrity for financial gain. If we believe a product or service does not meet our standards, we will decline sponsored opportunities rather than mislead our community.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- • Other reputable advertising platforms that comply with industry standards
These advertising networks serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests. The advertisements you see may be tailored to you based on data collected across multiple websites.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies collect information such as:
- • Pages you visit on our website
- • Links you click
- • Time spent on pages
- • Your approximate geographic location
- • Device and browser information
For more detailed information about how we use cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising aims to show you more relevant content based on your interests. While this can improve your browsing experience by showing you products and services you might find useful, we understand that some visitors prefer not to receive personalized ads. You can control ad personalization through your cookie preferences and browser settings.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options to control the advertising you see:
- • Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- • Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- • Use browser extensions designed to manage advertising
- • Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- • Configure Google Ad Settings for personalized ads
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- • Visit your browser's privacy settings and disable third-party cookies
- • Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising associations
- • Configure your mobile device's advertising identifier settings
- • Install ad-blocking browser extensions
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads; you will simply see ads that are less tailored to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
We and our advertising partners collect data to serve relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness. This data collection is subject to our Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of our advertising partners. You can learn more about how we collect and use data in our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws. These rights may include:
- • The right to know what data is collected about you
- • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- • The right to delete personal information
- • The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.
Compliance and Standards
Brewcraft Academy complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements, testimonials, and advertising disclosures. We are committed to honest, transparent communication with our community about all financial relationships that could influence the content we create.
We maintain these standards because we believe trust is essential in education. Our students and readers deserve to know when content may be influenced by business relationships, allowing them to make informed decisions about the recommendations they choose to follow.
If you have questions about our advertising practices or believe we have not adequately disclosed a relationship, please contact us so we can address your concerns.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising disclosures, affiliate relationships, or how we handle sponsored content, we're happy to provide additional information.
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