Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Affiliate relationships are commercial arrangements where we may receive compensation when visitors click on certain links or make purchases through our referrals. These relationships help support our operations while providing value to our audience.

Our Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate programs for:

• • Coffee equipment and roasting supplies
• • Educational resources and courses related to coffee
• • Industry publications and reference materials
• • Business services relevant to coffee professionals

Compensation Structure

We may receive compensation in the following forms:

• • Commission: A percentage of sales made through our affiliate links
• • Fixed Fees: Predetermined amounts for referrals or partnerships
• • Product Samples: Free or discounted products for evaluation purposes

Our Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, services, or partners that we believe will genuinely benefit our audience. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our editorial decisions or the authenticity of our recommendations. We maintain full editorial independence and will clearly disclose affiliate relationships when they exist.

Identification of Sponsored Content

Any sponsored content on our website will be clearly identified using one or more of the following disclosures:

• • "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
• • "Paid Partnership"
• • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
• • "Promoted Content"

Sponsored Content Standards

When we publish sponsored content:

• • We maintain editorial integrity and control over the content
• • Content must align with our values and be relevant to our audience
• • We will not publish content that is misleading or false
• • Opinions expressed in sponsored content are clearly attributed

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnerships with coffee equipment manufacturers, industry organizations, or service providers that align with our mission to support specialty coffee professionals. These partnerships may involve compensation, product access, or collaborative projects. All such partnerships will be disclosed when relevant to the content we publish.

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These advertisements may be based on your browsing behavior and interests, collected through cookies and similar technologies. For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Advertising Networks We May Use

We may work with the following types of advertising networks:

• • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager for contextual advertising
• • Industry-specific advertising platforms relevant to coffee professionals
• • Native advertising networks that match our content style

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertisements on our website may use behavioral targeting, which means ads are selected based on your browsing history and interests. These advertising networks use cookies to collect data about your online activities. You can opt out of behavioral advertising through your browser settings or by visiting industry opt-out pages.

Advertisement Quality Standards

We strive to ensure that advertisements displayed on our website:

• • Are relevant to our audience of coffee professionals
• • Do not contain misleading or fraudulent content
• • Meet acceptable standards for professional websites
• • Respect user experience and do not overly disrupt content consumption

Review Authenticity

When we review products or recommend services, our opinions are based on genuine evaluation and experience. We may receive products for review at no cost, but this does not influence our assessment. We will disclose when products have been provided for review purposes.

Financial Relationships Disclosure

If we have a financial relationship with a company whose products we review or recommend, we will clearly disclose this relationship. Our evaluations remain objective regardless of any commercial arrangements.

Managing Advertising Preferences

You have several options to control your advertising experience:

• • Cookie Settings: Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or browser settings
• • Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions or ad-blocking software to limit advertisements
• • Opt-Out Tools: Visit industry opt-out pages to control behavioral advertising
• • Privacy Settings: Review and modify your privacy settings in our Privacy Policy

Data Collection for Advertising

Advertising networks may collect data about your browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertisements. This data collection is governed by both our Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of third-party advertising networks. You can review our Cookie Policy for detailed information about data collection practices.

Reporting Inappropriate Advertisements

If you encounter advertisements that you believe are inappropriate, misleading, or offensive, please contact us. We take advertisement quality seriously and will investigate any concerns you bring to our attention.

Revenue Sources

Kepulauan Roast may generate revenue through:

• • Direct service fees for coffee sourcing consultation and cupping sessions
• • Affiliate commissions from recommended products or services
• • Display advertising and sponsored content
• • Partnership arrangements with coffee industry businesses

Impact on Content

While advertising and affiliate relationships provide revenue that helps sustain our operations, these relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity. Our primary commitment is to providing valuable, accurate information to specialty coffee professionals exploring Indonesian coffee sourcing.