We believe in full, obvious disclosure. This page explains — per the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides — every way BurlingtonDispensaries.com earns money and every "material connection" that could theoretically bias our content.
The short version
- We are independent. Not owned, operated, or controlled by any cannabis dispensary.
- We may earn money from (a) partner/featured dispensary listings, (b) referrals to Mudd Packaging (a B2B cannabis packaging supplier), and (c) a small number of clearly-labelled affiliate links where applicable.
- Money does not change our editorial rankings. Every licensed Vermont dispensary can be listed on equal terms in the directory.
- Sponsored content is always labelled. If an item is paid placement, you will see "Featured," "Sponsored," "Partner," or a similar clear label next to it.
1. Featured dispensary listings
Some dispensaries may pay for enhanced visibility — a larger card, a "Featured" badge, placement near the top of the home page, or inclusion in curated guides. When this happens, we mark the listing with a visible "Featured" or "Partner" label.
A featured placement is an advertising relationship. It does not influence:
- Whether a dispensary appears in the general directory.
- Editorial content, reviews, or news coverage of that dispensary.
- Rankings in search, filters, or the map.
2. Mudd Packaging
Mudd Packaging is a compliance-first B2B cannabis packaging supplier. It is linked in the site footer and in relevant articles (e.g. sustainable packaging coverage).
Material connection: Mudd Packaging is a related
business operated by the same family as the operator of this site. We
disclose this relationship whenever Mudd is mentioned. Links to Mudd
use rel="sponsored" as required by search-engine
webmaster guidelines.
3. Affiliate links
A few pages may include affiliate links to third-party products (for example, cannabis-accessory retailers, books, or dispensary-supply vendors). If you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate links are marked with rel="sponsored" and, where
practical, a visible "affiliate" or "(paid link)" note. We only
recommend products we believe are genuinely useful to Vermont cannabis
consumers.
4. Newsletter sponsorship
Our newsletter ("The Drop") may occasionally include one clearly-marked sponsor section. Sponsorship does not change the editorial content of the newsletter.
5. Data and privacy
We never sell your email or other information to advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for details.
6. How to report concerns
If you ever see undisclosed or unclear sponsored content on the site, please email [email protected] with the URL. We take this seriously and will correct labelling within 3 business days where warranted.
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