Advertising and partnerships
Nectar keeps commercial information transparent and separate from editorial judgement. This page describes the principles used in 2026.
1. Clear labels
Sponsored content, paid placements and affiliate relationships are labelled in plain language near the relevant material.
2. Editorial separation
Advertisers cannot approve independent articles, alter conclusions or suppress corrections. Editors retain final responsibility for the site.
3. Suitable categories
We consider context, safety and relevance before accepting a partnership. We do not publish claims that promise guaranteed health or performance outcomes.
4. Health claims
Products cannot be presented as cures, diagnoses or substitutes for professional care. Supporting evidence and limitations must be visible.
5. Audience respect
We do not use fear, shame, false scarcity or aggressive urgency. The reader should be able to distinguish information from promotion.
6. Data
Contact submissions are not sold to advertisers. Data handling follows the privacy and cookie policies.
7. Reviews
Commercial relationships are reviewed before renewal and may be declined if they create a conflict with editorial trust.
8. Corrections
Commercial material can be corrected or removed if it is inaccurate, unsafe or no longer meets the agreement.
9. Events
Partners at educational events are introduced honestly. Their presence does not mean Nectar endorses every statement they make.
10. Complaints
Send concerns to [email protected] with the page, label and issue. We aim to acknowledge complaints within 10 business days.
11. Review period
This policy is reviewed every six months, with the next review scheduled for 31 December 2026.
12. History
1 January 2026, initial policy. 1 October 2026, clarified labels, health claims and partner review.
The policy applies to sponsored articles, display placements, event partnerships, affiliate references and other paid arrangements that appear beside or within Nectar's public information. Each proposal is reviewed for relevance, audience suitability, legal clarity and the ability to label the relationship without confusing readers. A commercial relationship does not change the editorial disclaimer or the privacy choices available to visitors.
Labels are placed close to the relevant material and use plain terms such as sponsored, paid partnership or affiliate link where appropriate. An advertiser may check factual details about its own organisation, but it cannot require a favourable conclusion, remove an accurate correction or present general information as a personal outcome. Editorial and commercial records are kept separately with access limited to the people who need them.
Partnership enquiries may be sent to [email protected]. We may request evidence for objective statements, clarification of ownership and confirmation that claims can be supported in the intended jurisdiction. Contact information supplied during commercial discussions is retained for up to 24 months after the last meaningful exchange unless a shorter period is appropriate, and is not sold to another advertiser.
Readers may report a missing label, inaccurate claim or confusing placement with the page address and a description of the issue. We aim to acknowledge complaints within 10 business days and provide an initial outcome within 30 calendar days. This policy was effective from 1 January 2026 and is reviewed every six months, with the next scheduled review on 31 December 2026.
This policy covers sponsored articles, paid placements, affiliate references, event partnerships and other commercial material shown beside or within Nectar content. Each proposal is reviewed for relevance, clear labelling, audience suitability and support for objective statements. A commercial relationship does not change the privacy choices, editorial disclaimer or correction process available to readers.
Labels appear close to the relevant material using plain terms such as sponsored, paid partnership or affiliate link where appropriate. An advertiser may check factual details about its own organisation, but cannot require a favourable conclusion, remove a factual correction or present general information as personal advice. Commercial records and editorial records are kept separately with access limited to people who need them.
Partnership enquiries can be sent to [email protected]. We may request ownership details, supporting material, jurisdictional information and confirmation that a claim can be substantiated. Commercial contact information is normally retained for up to 24 months after the last meaningful exchange unless a shorter period is appropriate, and is not sold to another advertiser.
Readers may report a missing label, inaccurate statement or confusing placement by providing the page address and issue. We aim to acknowledge a complaint within 10 business days and provide an initial outcome within 30 calendar days. This policy took effect on 1 January 2026 and is reviewed every six months, with the next scheduled review on 31 December 2026.