Disclosure Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Yumnights, we believe in complete transparency with our readers. This Disclosure Policy outlines how we may monetize our content, our relationships with brands and products, and how we maintain editorial integrity while providing you with honest, valuable recipe content and cooking advice.

We are committed to honest, authentic recommendations that serve your family’s needs, and we will always be upfront about any commercial relationships or potential conflicts of interest.

Editorial Independence

Our Promise to You:

Our recipe recommendations are based on extensive testing and genuine belief in their value
We only recommend products, ingredients, and tools we personally use and trust
All opinions expressed are our own, based on Harper Sterling’s experience as a recipe developer and busy parent
Commercial relationships never compromise our editorial integrity or honest reviews

Types of Monetization and Disclosures

Affiliate Marketing

What It Is: We may earn commissions when you purchase products through certain links on our website. These are called affiliate links.

How We Use Them:

Kitchen tools and equipment we personally recommend
Cookbooks and cooking resources
Ingredients and food products we use in our recipes
Services that support family meal planning and cooking

Our Commitment:

We only promote products we genuinely use and recommend
Affiliate relationships never influence our recipe development or honest reviews
The price you pay is never affected by our affiliate relationship
We research and test products before recommending them

How We Disclose:

Clear disclosure statements on pages containing affiliate links
Individual link disclosures where appropriate
Prominent disclosure in our sidebar and footer

Product Reviews and Gifts

What We Review:

Kitchen appliances and cooking tools
Food products and ingredients
Cookbooks and cooking resources
Meal planning services and apps

Our Review Process:

We thoroughly test products in our own kitchen
Reviews are based on real-world use during family meal preparation
We provide honest assessments of both pros and cons
We consider value for busy families and practical everyday use

Gifted Products:

We sometimes receive products at no cost for review purposes
Receiving a free product never guarantees a positive review
We clearly disclose when products were provided at no cost
Our reviews remain honest and unbiased regardless of how we obtained the product

Advertising

Display Advertising:

We may display advertisements through ad networks like Google AdSense
Ad content is selected by automated systems based on site content and visitor interests
We do not personally endorse all advertised products
We strive to ensure ads are family-friendly and relevant to cooking and family life

Newsletter Advertising:

Our email newsletter may occasionally include sponsored content or promotions
All sponsored content in newsletters is clearly labeled
We limit advertising to maintain newsletter value and readability

Brand Partnerships and Collaborations

Partnership Criteria

We only partner with brands that:

Align with our mission of healthy, family-friendly cooking
Offer products we personally use and recommend
Maintain high-quality standards we trust for our readers
Support busy families and practical meal preparation

Types of Partnerships

Recipe development collaborations
Kitchen equipment partnerships
Ingredient supplier relationships
Meal planning service collaborations
Cookbook publisher relationships

Disclosure of Partnerships

All brand partnerships are disclosed through:

Clear labeling on relevant content
Partnership acknowledgment in our About page
Transparent communication about ongoing relationships
Individual post disclosures when applicable

Social Media Disclosures

Platform-Specific Disclosures

We maintain the same transparency standards across all platforms:

Instagram: #ad, #sponsored, #partnership hashtags Pinterest: Clear disclosure in pin descriptions TikTok: “Paid partnership” labels and verbal disclosures YouTube: “Includes paid promotion” disclosures Facebook: “Paid partnership” labels

Consistent Standards

All sponsored social media content is clearly labeled
We maintain our authentic voice across all platforms
Social media partnerships align with our website standards
Cross-platform content maintains consistent disclosure practices

Free Products and Services

Recipe Testing Products

We may receive ingredients or products specifically for recipe development
These relationships are disclosed when relevant to the content
Receiving ingredients never guarantees recipe publication
All recipe testing maintains our quality and taste standards

Professional Services

We may receive services (photography, design, consulting) in exchange for promotion
These relationships are disclosed when they influence our content
Service exchanges never compromise our editorial independence
We maintain honest recommendations regardless of service relationships

Financial Relationships

Investment Disclosures

We will disclose any financial investments in companies we recommend
Stock ownership or other financial interests will be clearly stated
Investment relationships will never influence our recommendations without disclosure

Consulting and Advisory Roles

Any consulting relationships with food or kitchen brands will be disclosed
Advisory positions with relevant companies will be transparently communicated
Professional relationships will not influence our editorial content without disclosure

FTC Compliance

We comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for endorsements and advertising:

Material connections are clearly and conspicuously disclosed
Disclosures are placed where readers will easily notice them
We use clear, understandable language for all disclosures
Social media content includes appropriate disclosure hashtags
We regularly review and update our disclosure practices

Reader Trust and Transparency

Our Promises

We will always disclose material relationships that could influence our content
Our recommendations are based on genuine experience and testing
We prioritize reader value over commercial opportunities
We maintain editorial independence in all content creation

What You Can Expect

Honest reviews and recommendations
Clear disclosure of all commercial relationships
Authentic content that serves your family’s cooking needs
Transparency about how we support our website and content creation

Questions and Feedback

Contact Us

If you have questions about:

Specific product recommendations
Our review process
Disclosure practices
Commercial relationships

Please contact us:

Harper Sterling
Yumnights
Denver, CO
Email: harper@yumnights.com
Subject Line: “Disclosure Policy Question”

Reporting Concerns

If you believe we have not properly disclosed a commercial relationship or have concerns about our transparency practices, please contact us immediately. We take disclosure compliance seriously and will address any concerns promptly.

Policy Updates

This Disclosure Policy may be updated to reflect:

Changes in our monetization strategies
New partnership types or relationships
Updated FTC guidelines or legal requirements
Reader feedback and transparency improvements

We will notify readers of significant changes through:

Email newsletter announcements
Website notifications
Social media updates
Updated “Last Modified” date on this policy

Legal Disclaimer

This disclosure policy is designed to comply with FTC guidelines and applicable laws. For complete legal terms governing your use of our website, please also review our Terms of Content Use and Privacy Policy.

This Disclosure Policy was last updated on September 23, 2025. We are committed to maintaining complete transparency with our readers about all commercial relationships and monetization practices.