Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated October 2, 2026.

Advertising

KnowTheCheese includes Google AdSense code, and its ads.txt file lists Monumetric, an ad management company, together with the ad exchanges that sell space through it.

An advertisement shown alongside an article is separate from the article's recommendations and should be assessed on its own claims.

Google describes its use of data and the available privacy controls in its explanation for visitors to partner websites, and Monumetric publishes its own privacy policy. The privacy policy covers this site's handling of information.

Commercial links and recommendations

An affiliate link can generate a commission when a reader takes a qualifying action, such as making a purchase. Sponsorship, payment or a free product can also create a commercial relationship relevant to a recommendation.

Those relationships need a clear disclosure near the relevant recommendation or link. A general disclosure page should not be the only place a reader learns about a paid connection.

A link to a producer or retailer can help identify a cheese or check its specifications. The destination or a URL parameter alone does not establish whether a commercial arrangement exists.

Questions about a recommendation

For the standards used to distinguish sources, illustrations and first-hand experience, see the editorial policy. A recommendation should make its evidence clear without implying a tasting or product test that did not take place.

If a relationship or label is unclear, send the article URL and the relevant link or passage through the contact form.