Advertising Disclosure

Nature of Affiliate Relationships

Tanglin Vessel may participate in affiliate programs with technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and service platforms relevant to coffee business operations. When you click on certain links on our website or make purchases through these links, we may receive a commission or referral fee.

These affiliate relationships exist primarily with vendors whose products or services we have evaluated and believe provide genuine value to coffee businesses. Our participation in an affiliate program does not influence our consulting recommendations, which are based solely on client needs and industry best practices.

How Affiliate Commissions Work

When we include links to products, services, or platforms in our content or recommendations:

• • Some links may be affiliate links that generate a commission if you make a purchase
• • The commission is paid by the vendor and does not increase your cost
• • We clearly identify affiliate links when they appear in our content
• • Not all product or service links are affiliate relationships

Product Recommendation Policy

Our approach to product and service recommendations:

• • We recommend products and services based on professional assessment and client needs, not commission potential
• • We regularly evaluate products we recommend and update our guidance based on performance and client feedback
• • We disclose when we have direct experience with products versus theoretical knowledge
• • We present alternatives and explain trade-offs to help clients make informed decisions

Financial Relationship Transparency

When recommending products or services where we receive compensation, we ensure transparency by clearly indicating the nature of the relationship. Our consulting engagements prioritize client outcomes over any potential affiliate revenue.

Identification of Sponsored Content

Any content created in exchange for payment or other compensation will be clearly labeled as sponsored, promoted, or paid content. This includes:

• • Sponsored blog posts or articles featuring specific products or services
• • Product reviews conducted in exchange for compensation
• • Promotional content highlighting partner brands or services
• • Case studies or testimonials created through paid arrangements

Sponsored Content Standards

Our standards for any sponsored content:

• • All sponsored content will be clearly marked and disclosed
• • We maintain editorial control over content quality and accuracy
• • We only accept sponsorships from companies whose products or services align with our values and expertise
• • Sponsored content does not represent our official recommendations unless explicitly stated

Brand Partnerships

We may establish partnerships with brands in the coffee technology, equipment, or service sectors. These partnerships are disclosed when they influence content or when we receive compensation for promoting partner products or services. Partner relationships do not affect the impartiality of our consulting services.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Whether content is sponsored or not, we commit to providing accurate, useful information. We do not make claims we cannot substantiate and clearly distinguish between personal opinions, professional recommendations, and factual information.

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
• • Track ad performance and engagement
• • Prevent fraudulent ad impressions
• • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising. You can opt out of behavioral targeting through your cookie preferences or browser settings.

Advertising Networks Used

We may work with advertising networks including but not limited to:

• • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
• • Other reputable advertising platforms serving business and professional audiences

Advertising Policy

We maintain standards for advertising that appears on our website and do not knowingly allow misleading, fraudulent, or inappropriate advertisements. However, we cannot control all aspects of third-party advertising networks and are not responsible for the content of ads served by these networks.

Managing Advertisement Preferences

You have several options to control the advertisements you see:

• • Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool
• • Use browser settings to block or limit cookies from advertising networks
• • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out programs
• • Configure Google Ad Settings to manage personalized advertising

Opting Out of Data Collection

You can opt out of data collection for advertising purposes by adjusting your privacy settings, using privacy-focused browsers or extensions, or configuring advertising preferences with individual ad networks. Please note that opting out may result in seeing less relevant advertisements rather than no advertisements.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data used for advertising purposes:

• • Right to access information about data collected for advertising
• • Right to opt out of targeted advertising
• • Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
• • Right to file complaints with relevant data protection authorities

Cookie Policy Reference

For detailed information about cookies used for advertising and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy. This includes information about analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and personalization cookies.