Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Cordillera Cup may participate in affiliate programs with select coffee-related businesses, equipment suppliers, or educational platforms. When you click on certain links or make purchases through our referrals, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Our affiliate relationships include:

• • Coffee equipment and roasting machinery suppliers relevant to Philippine coffee processing
• • Educational resources and specialty coffee training programs
• • Coffee industry publications or subscription services
• • Travel or logistics services related to coffee sourcing trips

Commission-Based Links Explanation

Some links on our website may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission from that transaction. These commissions help support our operations and allow us to continue providing information about Philippine specialty coffee.

Important points about affiliate commissions:

• • You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the website
• • We only recommend products or services we believe offer genuine value to coffee professionals
• • Commission potential does not influence our honest assessment of products or services
• • We clearly identify affiliate relationships when discussing specific products or services

Product Recommendation Policies

When we recommend products, equipment, or services:

• 1. Recommendations are based on relevance to Philippine coffee sourcing and processing
• 2. We prioritize quality and value over commission potential
• 3. We maintain editorial independence in our recommendations
• 4. We disclose affiliate status clearly when recommending specific products
• 5. We encourage users to research and make their own informed decisions

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, Cordillera Cup may publish sponsored content or paid promotions from businesses in the specialty coffee industry. This content is created in partnership with advertisers who compensate us for featuring their products, services, or messages.

How we identify sponsored content:

• • Clear labeling as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
• • Disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or content
• • Visual distinction from editorial content when possible
• • Transparency about the sponsoring company or brand

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

We maintain strict policies regarding sponsored content to ensure transparency:

• 1. All sponsored content is clearly marked and distinguishable from editorial content
• 2. Disclosure language is prominent and unambiguous
• 3. Sponsored content meets our quality standards and provides value to readers
• 4. We retain editorial control and ensure accuracy of information

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands in the coffee industry, including:

• • Coffee equipment manufacturers relevant to Philippine coffee processing
• • Specialty coffee associations or industry organizations
• • Educational institutions offering coffee-related training
• • Agricultural development programs supporting Filipino farmers

All brand partnerships are disclosed when relevant to content on our website.

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 serve personalized advertisements.

Advertising networks we may use include:

• • Google AdSense or similar contextual advertising platforms
• • Industry-specific advertising networks for coffee professionals
• • Programmatic advertising platforms serving relevant content

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests. We do not control these third-party technologies or the data they collect.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to:

• • Track which advertisements you have seen
• • Measure advertisement effectiveness
• • Prevent the same advertisement from being shown too frequently
• • Deliver advertisements based on your interests

For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We and our advertising partners may personalize advertisements based on factors such as your browsing history, geographic location, and demographic information. This personalization aims to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your professional interests in specialty coffee.

Ad Preference Management Options

You have control over your advertising experience:

• 1. Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• 2. Configure browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
• 3. Use browser extensions designed to control advertising and tracking
• 4. Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of interest-based advertising:

• • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice page for opt-out options
• • Use Google's Ads Settings to control personalized ads from Google
• • Configure your browser's Do Not Track settings
• • Contact us directly to request removal from remarketing lists

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer advertisements, but rather that ads will be less targeted to your specific interests.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Information collected for advertising purposes is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We and our advertising partners collect data such as browsing behavior, device information, and interaction with advertisements to improve ad relevance and measure campaign effectiveness.