At Cork Made Local Business, transparency is at the core of everything we do. We believe in fostering trust with our readers, partners, and the community by being open about how we operate, the content we provide, and how our platform is funded. This page outlines our values, policies, and commitments to ensure you understand how our site works and what you can expect from us.

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Our Mission

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We are a small team of local entrepreneurs—just like many of you—passionate about helping other small businesses thrive. We have a strong background in management and marketing, we created Cork Made Local Business to serve as a platform for local businesses in County Cork, offering insights, strategies, and tools that can help them grow.

This blog is just the first phase of a larger project that aims to connect local businesses with their ideal customers, build visibility, and create meaningful social impact within our community. We are dedicated to providing valuable content on entrepreneurship, business management, marketing strategies, and the lifestyle of small business owners. Our dream is that this platform will grow beyond County Cork, supporting small businesses across Ireland.

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Advertising and Funding

 

To maintain the quality of our site and keep our content accessible to everyone, we participate in advertising programs such as Google AdSense. These ads provide funding that allows us to continue offering free resources, while keeping the platform sustainable. However, we want to be transparent about how advertisements are managed:

• Ad Display: Any advertisements displayed on our site are clearly marked as such. These ads do not interfere with the editorial content and are separate from the information we provide.

• Ad Relevance: The ads shown are tailored to the interests of our users, often based on your browsing activity or preferences. This helps ensure that the ads are relevant and helpful to you.

• Content Independence: While we monetize our site through advertising, we maintain complete editorial independence. Advertisers do not have any influence over the topics we cover or the opinions we express. Our content is created to benefit and inform our readers, not to serve advertisers.​

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Data Privacy

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Your privacy is important to us, and we take the protection of your data seriously. Our site complies with all relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to personalize the ads you see. You have the option to accept or decline cookies when you visit our site, and you can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

• User Information: Any personal information collected (such as email addresses for newsletter subscriptions) is used solely for the purpose for which it was provided. We do not share or sell your personal data to third parties without your consent.

For more detailed information, please visit our Privacy Policy page.

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Commitment to Accuracy and Integrity

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At Cork Made Local Business, we are committed to providing high-quality, accurate, and up-to-date information. We thoroughly research our content and ensure it meets our editorial standards before publishing. If you find any inaccuracies in our content or have suggestions for improvement, we encourage you to reach out to us. We value feedback from our readers and strive for continuous improvement.

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Affiliates and Advertising:

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We emphasize that the editorial content of the blog is produced independently, without influence from any sponsor or advertiser.
However, we are open to the possibility of using affiliate programs and displaying relevant ads. We are open to partnerships, and for now, we will be partnering with Google Adsense in accordance with its terms. Nevertheless, this does not affect the selection of content or our opinions on the topics presented. We always strive to recommend topics that we believe are of high quality and useful to our readers.

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Community and Social Impact

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One of our core values is creating positive social impact. As local entrepreneurs, we understand the importance of community support. Through this blog, we aim to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. In the long term, we hope this platform will evolve to have a lasting impact on local commerce, not just in County Cork but across Ireland.

We believe that by sharing our experiences and insights, we can help foster a stronger local economy. The success of small businesses strengthens the community, and we are committed to being a part of that growth.

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Get Involved

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We welcome your input and engagement with our content. If you have suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover, or if you’re interested in contributing as a guest writer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We also encourage healthy discussions and debates on our blog posts, as we believe that open conversation is key to learning and growth.

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about our transparency policies, advertising practices, or anything else related to Cork Made Local Business, please feel free to contact us at [email address]. We are always here to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.

 

Conclusion

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We are proud of our commitment to transparency, and we strive to create an open, trustworthy platform that benefits our local business community. Thank you for supporting Cork Made Local Business and for being a part of this journey with us.