Disclosure Policy

Effective Date: 29 October 2026
Publication: The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine

Introduction

The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine is committed to transparency, honesty, and openness with its readers.

We believe readers should always understand when content may be influenced by commercial relationships, sponsorships, partnerships, affiliate arrangements, complimentary products, guest contributions, or other circumstances that could reasonably affect the perception of our content.

This Disclosure Policy explains how The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine identifies and discloses relevant relationships and interests.

Our Commitment To Transparency

Trust is one of our most valuable assets.

We aim to ensure that readers can easily determine:

Who created content.
Why content was published.
Whether a commercial relationship exists.
Whether compensation was received.
Whether affiliate links are present.
Whether products were provided for review.
Whether a contribution originated from a third party.

Where appropriate, these relationships will be disclosed clearly and prominently.

Types Of Disclosures

The following are examples of situations where disclosures may be provided.

Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links.

If a reader follows an affiliate link and subsequently makes a purchase or completes a qualifying action, The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine may receive compensation.

Such content may include disclosures such as:

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission should you choose to make a purchase through certain links.

Further information can be found within our Affiliate Disclosure Policy.

Product Reviews

Products, services, software, books, tickets, experiences, or other items may occasionally be:

Purchased independently
Provided for review
Loaned for testing
Provided free of charge

When relevant, reasonable efforts will be made to disclose the nature of the relationship.

Examples of disclosures may include:

Product provided for review.

Review sample supplied by the manufacturer.

The provision of products does not guarantee favourable coverage.

Gifts & Complimentary Items

From time to time, representatives of the publication may receive:

Products
Event access
Demonstrations
Trial subscriptions
Hospitality
Other complimentary items

Receipt of these items does not guarantee editorial coverage, positive coverage, or publication.

Where relevant, reasonable disclosures may be made.

Business Relationships

The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine may maintain professional relationships with:

Advertisers
Sponsors
Contributors
Affiliates
Community organisations
Businesses
Educational institutions
Event organisers
Industry representatives

Where a relationship may reasonably influence reader perceptions, a disclosure may be provided.

Ownership Disclosures

The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine is published by MysticMoments Soap Ireland and operated by Eamonn A. Lalor.

From time to time, content may reference:

MysticMoments Soap Ireland
Associated projects
Related ventures
Events
Products
Services

Where such relationships are relevant to published content, reasonable efforts will be made to disclose them appropriately.

Guest Contributors

Articles may occasionally be written by:

Guest authors
Industry experts
Businesses
Community organisations
Partner organisations

Where appropriate, contributor biographies, author profiles, or publication notes may be provided to help readers understand the source of the content.

Advertising

Advertisements displayed throughout the publication are separate from editorial content.

Advertising relationships do not determine:

Editorial opinions
Article conclusions
Product ratings
Review outcomes
Investigative decisions

Readers should be able to distinguish between advertisements and editorial material.

Conflicts Of Interest

Contributors, editors, reviewers, and representatives of the publication are encouraged to disclose situations where personal, financial, professional, or commercial interests could reasonably be perceived as influencing content.

Where significant conflicts of interest exist, additional disclosures may be provided.

Editorial Independence

Regardless of compensation, sponsorship, or partnerships, The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine aims to maintain editorial independence.

Content decisions remain subject to our:

Editorial Policy
Publication Standards
Ethics Statement

Commercial arrangements do not purchase editorial opinions.

How Disclosures May Appear

Disclosures may be presented:

Within articles
At the beginning of content
At the end of content
Within contributor biographies
Through labels
Through notices
Within dedicated policy documents

The format may vary depending on the nature of the relationship being disclosed.

Reader Questions

We recognise that transparency helps readers evaluate information effectively.

If you have questions regarding:

Sponsorships
Partnerships
Affiliate relationships
Ownership structures
Commercial arrangements
Disclosure practices

we encourage you to contact us.

Changes To This Policy

This Disclosure Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

Changes in operations
New partnerships
Industry developments
Regulatory requirements
Editorial best practices

The most recent version will always be made available on this page.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Disclosure Policy may be directed through our Contact Us page.

We welcome enquiries regarding transparency, disclosures, and our publishing practices.

Our Promise

We believe readers deserve honesty, openness, and transparency.

Whenever a commercial, professional, financial, or organisational relationship is relevant to published content, we aim to disclose that relationship in a clear and understandable manner.

Trust is not assumed. Trust is earned.

The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine

“Committed to transparency, accountability, and reader trust.” 🌸📖🔍