Disclosure

Last updated: May 7, 2025

At Char Across the World, I value transparency, informed travel, and clear communication about how this site is monetized. This disclosure explains how this blog makes money, how affiliate links work, and how I maintain editorial integrity.

Affiliate Links

Some links on this blog are affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

These earnings help support the blog, from web hosting to travel writing days, and help to keep the blog ad free. I only recommend products, experiences, or services that I personally use, love, or believe will be genuinely helpful to my readers.

Currently, I participate in affiliate programs such as:

  • Travelpayouts
  • Backcountry
  • Stay22

If you ever have questions about a specific link or partnership, feel free to reach out.

Sponsored Content

As of May 7, 2025, all travel and experiences shared on this blog have been entirely self-funded. If that ever changes, any sponsored content will be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.

Analytics and Cookies

This website uses:

  • Google Analytics 4 to understand visitor behavior
  • Koko Analytics for privacy-first tracking
  • A cookie banner to allow you to manage consent

These tools help me learn which posts are helpful, how people find the site, and what to improve, all without selling your data. For full details, please read the Privacy Policy.

User-Generated Content

If you leave a comment or submit a story, please know it may be displayed publicly along with your name (if provided). Your IP address is logged for spam prevention, but never shared.

TL;DR

I respect your privacy, your time, and your trust. This blog exists to share meaningful travel experiences — not to sell you stuff you don’t need. Any monetization is done with intention, honesty, and full disclosure.

If you have questions about how I work with brands or use data, reach out anytime at char [a t] characrosstheworld [dot] com.