Affiliate Disclosure and Terms of Ethics

Last updated: June 2025

Affiliate Disclosure

At Grand Cru and Étiquette, we are dedicated to offering reliable, high-quality, and educational content on French wine, gastronomy, and etiquette. To sustain this mission and continue offering free resources to our readers, we participate in various affiliate marketing programs, which help fund our operations.

What this means for you:

Some of the links on our website are affiliate links, which means that if you click on such a link and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. These commissions do not affect the price you pay, and they allow us to continue producing informative, ad-free content.

Our commitments to you:

  • We only recommend products, services, or experiences that we have tested, genuinely endorse, or that reflect the values and themes of our website.

  • All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines (USA) and EU consumer law (Directive (EU) 2019/2161).

  • Affiliate links are always clearly marked either in-line or with a standard notice at the beginning or end of content.

  • Our editorial independence remains a priority: content is never influenced by commercial partnerships.

Legal Compliance

We comply with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European visitors, ensuring your data is processed lawfully and transparently.

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides for transparency in affiliate marketing (USA).

  • The ePrivacy Directive (EU cookie law), and we only set non-essential cookies after obtaining your informed consent.

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding our affiliate partnerships, how we generate revenue, or how your data is handled, please contact us at: grandcruandetiquette@gmail.com

Terms of Ethics

At Grand Cru and Etiquette, integrity is at the heart of what we do. We believe in building long-term trust with our readers by adhering to high ethical and professional standards.

Our ethical code includes:

1. Transparency

We clearly disclose any commercial relationships, sponsorships, or affiliate links. We also disclose when content is sponsored or gifted.

2. Authenticity

All our content, including product reviews, menu recommendations, and guides, is based on personal experience, expert consultation, and independent research.

3. Respect for Tradition

We honor the heritage, craftsmanship, and etiquette of French wine culture. Our goal is to celebrate and transmit this knowledge with accuracy and reverence.

4. Responsibility

We advocate for moderate and lawful consumption of alcohol and encourage readers to respect legal drinking ages and cultural norms in their region.

5. User Respect and Data Protection

We handle user data responsibly, never selling personal data or using deceptive practices. Any personal information shared with us is protected according to applicable laws (GDPR, CCPA).

Your Engagement:

By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge and agree to these ethical and legal principles. If you disagree, we respectfully invite you to refrain from using our content or services.