Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Charcoal Ember, we believe in complete transparency about any advertising or financial relationships that may influence the content on our website. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising methods and partnerships.
We're committed to maintaining your trust by clearly identifying sponsored content, affiliate relationships, and any advertising that appears on our site. Our recommendations are always based on genuine experience and belief in the products or services we mention.
Affiliate Relationships
Participation in Affiliate Programs
Charcoal Ember participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. These affiliate programs help support our business operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content.
Our participation in these programs does not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our audience.
Commission-Based Links
Some links on our website are affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help cover:
- • Website maintenance and hosting costs
- • Content creation and research
- • Business operations and equipment
- • Educational resources and training
Product Recommendation Policy
We maintain strict standards for product recommendations:
- • We only recommend products we have personally used or thoroughly researched
- • Our opinions are honest and not influenced by potential commissions
- • We disclose affiliate relationships clearly when relevant
- • We would never recommend a product solely for financial gain
Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe you deserve to know about any financial relationships that may exist between us and the products or services we discuss. Whenever we mention a product or service that provides us compensation, we'll make that relationship clear through appropriate disclosures.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. Any content that has been paid for or influenced by compensation will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or with similar transparent language at the beginning of the content.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policy
Our labeling practices ensure you always know when content is sponsored:
- • Clear disclosure at the top of sponsored posts
- • Honest indication of the sponsor's identity
- • Distinction between editorial content and sponsored material
- • Compliance with FTC guidelines for sponsored content
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we partner with brands for content creation, product reviews, or promotional activities, we disclose these relationships clearly. Our brand partnerships are selected based on alignment with our values and relevance to our audience's interests.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial independence. Our opinions remain our own, and we reserve the right to provide honest assessments of products and services, regardless of sponsorship. We will never compromise our integrity for compensation.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to show relevant ads. The advertising networks we work with include:
- • Google AdSense and similar display advertising platforms
- • Contextual advertising services relevant to our content
- • Retargeting and remarketing platforms
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites. This allows them to show you more relevant advertisements based on your interests. You can opt out of behavioral advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners use cookies to:
- • Show relevant advertisements based on your interests
- • Measure advertising effectiveness and campaign performance
- • Prevent showing you the same advertisement repeatedly
- • Understand how visitors engage with advertisements
For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We work with advertising partners who may personalize ads based on your browsing history and interests. This personalization helps ensure you see advertisements that are more relevant to you. However, we do not sell your personal information to advertisers.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the advertising you see:
- • Manage cookie preferences through our cookie settings
- • Use ad blocker software if you prefer to block advertisements
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through browser settings
- • Contact us with concerns about specific advertisements
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can adjust your cookie preferences on our website, use industry opt-out tools, or modify your browser settings to block third-party cookies. Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you'll see fewer ads, just that they'll be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Advertising partners may collect various types of data to serve relevant ads, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. We do not directly share your personal information with advertisers without your consent.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include accessing your data, requesting deletion, or objecting to certain types of processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
FTC Compliance Statement
Charcoal Ember complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We are required to disclose any material connection between us and the products or services we recommend.
In accordance with FTC guidelines, we clearly and conspicuously disclose when content is sponsored, when we receive compensation for recommendations, or when we have material connections with brands and products mentioned on our website.
Our goal is to provide honest, transparent information while maintaining compliance with all applicable advertising disclosure requirements.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising practices, sponsorships, or affiliate relationships, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Online: Contact Form