This Disclosure Policy applies to Life Essentials by Anna located at https://lifeessentialsbyanna.com. At Life Essentials, we value transparency and honesty with our readers. This page discloses our relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and affiliate partners.
1. FTC Compliance
This blog is a personal website written and edited by Anna. In accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 C.F.R. Part 255), we are required to disclose any material connections between this blog and brands, companies, or individuals mentioned on this Site.
2. Affiliate Links
This blog participates in affiliate marketing programmes. This means that some of the links on this Site are affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and purchase a product or service, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate programmes we participate in may include, but are not limited to:
- Amazon Associates Programme — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- RewardStyle / LTK
- ShareASale
- Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate)
- Other brand-specific affiliate programmes
Affiliate links are often marked with a note such as "affiliate link," "sponsored," or similar language. However, we recommend assuming that any product link may be an affiliate link unless stated otherwise.
Our editorial opinions are our own. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in and that we think will be of value to our readers. Affiliate relationships never influence the content, topics, or posts on this blog.
3. Sponsored Content
Occasionally, Life Essentials may publish sponsored posts or reviews. Sponsored content is created in partnership with a brand or company and is always clearly labelled as "Sponsored," "In Partnership With," or similar. We only accept sponsorships for products and services we believe our readers will find genuinely useful.
Regardless of sponsorship, all opinions, reviews, and recommendations expressed on this blog are honest and our own.
4. Display Advertising
This Site displays advertisements served through third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. Advertisers do not influence the content of this blog. We are compensated when users view or click on ads.
For more information about how Google uses your data for advertising purposes, please visit Google's Advertising Policies. You can also opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
5. Gifted Products & Press Samples
From time to time, we may receive free products, samples, or press gifts from companies or public relations firms. Receipt of a free product does not guarantee a review or a positive review. All opinions remain our own and are not influenced by the receipt of such items. Where a product has been gifted or received for free, we will clearly disclose this within the relevant post.
6. Reviews & Editorial Independence
All reviews published on this Site are based on our genuine experience and honest opinion. We reserve the right to publish only reviews and content we feel comfortable sharing with our audience. We will not publish a positive review simply because a product was provided for free or because of a commercial relationship.
7. No Professional Advice
The content on this Site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional medical, financial, nutritional, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making any significant decisions based on content you read here.
8. Changes to This Disclosure Policy
We may update this Disclosure Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements. Please check this page periodically for updates.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this disclosure policy or wish to enquire about a sponsored post or collaboration, please reach out via our Contact page.