🧬 Cortex Cannibal — Affiliate Marketing & Disclosure Policy

Effective Date: October 17, 2025
Last Updated: October 17, 2025

🇨🇦English Version

 

1. Purpose

Cortex Cannibal (“we,” “our,” “us”) participates in affiliate marketing programs to help fund the creation of educational content, research, and wellness tools. This page explains how affiliate relationships work, how commissions are earned, and your rights as a visitor in accordance with Canadian laws, including:

  • The Competition Act (deceptive marketing practices)
  • The Ad Standards Influencer Disclosure Guidelines
  • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
  • CASL (Canada’s Anti-Spam Law)
  • Quebec Charter of the French Language

2. What Are Affiliate Links

An affiliate link is a tracked link that allows Cortex Cannibal to earn a small commission when you make a purchase through that link — at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain our research, digital resources, and community initiatives.

We only promote products and services we genuinely believe in, backed by evidence or personal experience.

3. Material Connection Disclosure

In compliance with the Competition Bureau’s Deceptive Marketing Practices section, we disclose any material connection between our content and a brand, product, or service.
This means:

  • If we receive free products, sponsorships, or monetary compensation, we’ll say so clearly.
  • We never hide affiliate relationships behind hashtags or vague wording.
  • Disclosure statements appear close to affiliate links or at the start of posts.

Examples of our wording:

“This post contains affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, Cortex Cannibal may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you.”

4. Legal Framework (Canada)

 

4.1 Competition Act

The Competition Bureau requires that all marketing content that could mislead consumers must disclose any financial or personal relationship influencing that content. (competition-bureau.canada.ca)

4.2 Ad Standards

Ad Standards Canada mandates that disclosures be clear, upfront, and visible on all digital platforms (blog, YouTube, Instagram, email, etc.). Disclosures should be easy to understand and in the same language as the main content. (adstandards.ca)

4.3 PIPEDA

If affiliate tracking involves data such as cookies, pixels, or analytics, that data is handled under PIPEDA.
We do not sell or rent user data.
You may contact [email protected] at any time to request data deletion.

4.4 CASL

If you subscribe to our emails, you are consenting to receive commercial electronic messages as defined under Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL).
All emails include clear unsubscribe options.

4.5 Quebec / French Language

For audiences in Quebec, this disclosure is available in both English and French in compliance with provincial requirements under the Charter of the French Language (Bill 96).

5. Cookies & Tracking

Some affiliate programs use cookies or similar technology to track conversions.
Cookies may last up to 30 days and are used only for commission tracking.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

6. No Medical or Product Guarantees

Cortex Cannibal provides content for educational and informational purposes only.
We are not responsible for any claims made by third-party affiliate partners.
We do not guarantee results, and you should always verify products before purchasing.

7. Liability

By using this site, you agree that Cortex Cannibal is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from affiliate links, purchases, or reliance on content.

8. Updates

This disclosure may be updated periodically.
All changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of this site indicates your acceptance of those changes.

🇨🇦Version Française

 

1. Objectif

Cortex Cannibal (« nous ») participe à des programmes d’affiliation afin de soutenir la création de contenu éducatif, de recherches et d’outils de bien-être.
Cette page explique comment fonctionnent les liens d’affiliation, comment les commissions sont perçues et quels sont vos droits conformément aux lois canadiennes, notamment :

  • La Loi sur la concurrence (pratiques de commercialisation trompeuses)
  • Les Lignes directrices d’Ad Standards sur la divulgation des influenceurs
  • La LPRPDE (Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels et les documents Ă©lectroniques)
  • La LCAP (Loi canadienne antipourriel)
  • La Charte de la langue française du QuĂ©bec

2. Qu’est-ce qu’un lien d’affiliation

Un lien d’affiliation est un lien suivi qui permet à Cortex Cannibal de percevoir une petite commission lorsque vous effectuez un achat via ce lien — sans coût supplémentaire pour vous.
Ces commissions soutiennent notre mission de recherche et de partage d’informations fondées sur la science.

3. Divulgation des liens

Nous révélons toute connexion importante entre Cortex Cannibal et les marques, produits ou services promus.
Cela inclut :

  • Tout produit ou service reçu gratuitement ou Ă  prix rĂ©duit
  • Toute rĂ©munĂ©ration ou commandite
  • Toute relation financière influençant notre contenu

Les divulgations sont claires, visibles et compréhensibles.
Exemple :

« Ce contenu contient des liens d’affiliation. Si vous effectuez un achat via ces liens, Cortex Cannibal pourrait recevoir une commission, sans coût additionnel pour vous. »

4. Lois applicables

Nous respectons la Loi sur la concurrence, les normes d’Ad Standards, la LPRPDE, et la LCAP.
Les utilisateurs du Québec peuvent lire cette divulgation en français, conformément à la Charte de la langue française.

5. Limitation de responsabilité

Cortex Cannibal n’est pas responsable des pertes, dommages ou conséquences résultant de l’utilisation de liens d’affiliation ou d’informations présentées sur ce site.

6. Mises Ă  jour

Cette politique peut être modifiée à tout moment.
La version la plus récente affichera la date de mise à jour.
L’utilisation continue du site constitue une acceptation de ces conditions.

📧 Contact

Questions about this disclosure can be directed to:
[email protected]