Welcome to my disclosure policy. I have created this page so that every reader of Madeira On The Map can access information on exactly how I earn money from the blog. Without your support, I wouldn’t be able to keep updating the website with information which, I hope, will give more people the confidence and information they need to visit Madeira for the first (or second, or third) time.
Disclosure Policy
ASA, CAP & CMA Disclosure
As advised by the The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), I’m using this section to let you know about how I earn money from the website.
This involves any financial relationships I have with third parties such as tourism boards, hotels, tour organisers or travel brands – including any gifts, sponsored posts, or hosted stays. As a reader (or consumer), you also have to know how to stay informed of any financial relationships.
Below are the ways I make money from Madeira On The Map:
Affiliate Marketing
The majority of the posts on Madeira On The Map contain affiliate links.
If you click on an affiliate link on the website and this leads you to purchase a product, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
There is no obligation for you to click on an affiliate link or to purchase a product, unless you want to.
Towards the beginning of every post, I have a disclaimer explaining that my posts may contain affiliate links.
Affiliate Schemes on my Blog:
I work with the following companies as an affiliate:
I do not currently work with any affiliate schemes on my blog, although this information is likely to be updated in the future.
Liability disclosure
Once you have purchased a product from my affiliate links, I, Katie Treharne or the website Madeira On The Map, is not liable or responsible for the quality of the product or the customer’s satisfaction. The support, review or return of that product must be arranged with the third party in question.
Sponsored products, gifts, and hosted stays
As a blogger, I may work with a tourism board or travel brand to formulate ideas about and showcase their destination to my readers. In exchange, the costs of the trip will be fully or partially covered by the tourism board or brand. I may or may not receive an additional payment for the trip too.
Brands I work with may include tourism boards, hotels, hostels, homestays, restaurants, tourist attractions, and transport or tour companies.
At the bottom of my post, I will always disclose when or if I receive a sponsored stay or product, whether this is a full or partial sponsor.
You can also view the website privacy policy to learn about how I store and use your information.