Taboola Advertising Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

1. About Taboola on This Website

Bespoke Cufflink Journal may use Taboola, a content discovery and native advertising platform, to recommend content and display sponsored advertisements on our website. This policy outlines how Taboola operates on our site, what data may be collected, and how you can manage your preferences.

2. What Is Taboola

Taboola is a content recommendation platform that powers "you may also like" or "recommended for you" widgets on websites. It uses algorithms to suggest articles, products, and sponsored content based on browsing behaviour, content engagement, and demographic data.

3. How Taboola Content Appears

Taboola content recommendations may appear on our website in the following ways:

• Below articles as "Recommended Content" or "You May Also Like" sections
• As sponsored content cards within content feeds
• As native advertisements integrated into the page layout

All Taboola-sponsored content is clearly labelled as "Sponsored" or "Promoted" to distinguish it from our editorial content.

4. Content Standards

Bespoke Cufflink Journal maintains the following standards for any advertising content displayed through Taboola:

• All content must comply with Taboola's Advertising Policies and Content Guidelines
• Sponsored content must not be misleading, deceptive, or factually inaccurate
• Content must be appropriate for a general audience
• Content must not promote illegal products, services, or activities under UK law
• Content must comply with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) CAP Code
• Content must comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

5. Data Collection by Taboola

Taboola may collect the following types of data when you interact with our website:

• Browsing activity and pages visited
• Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Interaction data with recommended content (clicks, views, engagement)
• Cookies and tracking identifiers

This data is used to personalise content recommendations and improve the relevance of advertisements shown to you.

6. Cookies Used by Taboola

Taboola uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalised content recommendations. These cookies may include:

• Session and persistent identifiers for content personalisation
• Analytics cookies to measure engagement and performance
• Retargeting cookies for advertising purposes

For more information about cookies on our website, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Choices and Opt-Out

You have several options for managing Taboola content and data collection:

• Taboola Opt-Out: You can opt out of Taboola's personalised content recommendations by visiting Taboola's Privacy Policy and following their opt-out instructions
• Cookie Settings: Use your browser settings to block or delete Taboola cookies
• Industry Opt-Out: Visit the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) at www.youronlinechoices.eu to manage interest-based advertising preferences
• Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your browsing activity

8. Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent from any advertising or sponsored content displayed through Taboola. Taboola advertisements and recommendations do not influence our editorial decisions, product reviews, or content strategy. All editorial content on Bespoke Cufflink Journal is produced independently.

9. Prohibited Content Categories

We do not permit the following categories of content to be displayed through Taboola on our website:

• Content promoting illegal activities or substances
• Misleading health claims or miracle cures
• Fraudulent or deceptive financial products
• Content that is discriminatory, hateful, or violent
• Adult content or content inappropriate for a general audience
• Content that infringes on intellectual property rights

10. Compliance with UK Advertising Regulations

All advertising content displayed on this website, including content served through Taboola, is subject to:

• The UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code)
• The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
• The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

11. Reporting Inappropriate Content

If you encounter any Taboola-served content on our website that you believe is inappropriate, misleading, or in violation of this policy, please report it to us via our Contact Page.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Taboola Advertising Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact

For questions about this policy, please visit our Contact Page.

For questions about Taboola's data practices, visit Taboola's Privacy Policy.