If you spend time on blogs or websites that review products or recommend services, you’ve probably come across the term “affiliate disclaimer.” These statements are popping up everywhere, and there’s a good reason for that. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sets out rules about disclosing relationships between online creators and the companies or products they talk about. This way, readers know when someone is making money by linking to or endorsing another company.
For readers here, I want to be open about how affiliate links work on my site. Some or all of the links you see on AffinityAces.com are affiliate links, which means I may get a small commission if you use them to buy something. These commissions help me keep this site running, and you never pay extra because of them. I appreciate your trust and just want you to know that any product or service I mention is something I genuinely find useful. I only recommend things that I would use myself or have honestly evaluated. If you ever have questions, feel free to ask in the comments or through the contact form.
Understanding Affiliate Links
Affiliate links are pretty simple: when you click on a special link to buy a product, the company selling the product tracks that you came from my site. If you end up making a purchase, I get a small reward from the company as a “thank you” for referring you. The whole order process, including payment and delivery, is handled by the seller directly, not by me or AffinityAces.com.
Whether you click an affiliate link or a regular link, your price stays the same. There are no hidden fees or upcharges for choosing affiliate links.
I’m part of several different affiliate programs that have their own processes, so it’s good to get a sense of how each one works.
Types of Affiliate Partnerships on This Site
1. Amazon Affiliate Links
AffinityAces.com takes part in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is Amazon’s own affiliate program, which means I can earn a small commission from any purchases made through Amazon links on this site. When you click an Amazon link here and buy something (either the linked product or something else on Amazon within a certain time frame), Amazon tracks the referral and gives me a cut of the sale.
Shopping through these links doesn’t change your price or shopping experience on Amazon at all. It’s simply a way for Amazon to thank folks who help spread the word about their products. The process is seamless for you, and it helps the site earn a bit to keep bringing new content.
Any link that looks like amazon.com/… or astore.com/… is probably an Amazon affiliate link. I always aim to make this clear, so you know what’s what.
2. Other Affiliate Product Links
I use affiliate links for different products and services, like digital downloads, online tools, or even ecourses. The idea is always the same: if you choose to buy using one of these affiliate links, I may earn a small commission. You’re never charged more for buying through my links; companies pay their affiliates from their own marketing budgets. Unless stated otherwise, these links only earn money on completed purchases, not on clicks.
When I mention a product or service outside Amazon, I’ll do my best to let you know if it’s an affiliate link. It keeps things transparent, and lets you make up your own mind about what to check out or purchase. Transparency is important here, so if something ever isn’t clear, just ask.
Sponsored Content
I don’t post paid content or accept sponsored posts on my site. My goal is to give honest, unbiased information you can trust. If that ever changes, I’ll put a clear note at the top of any post where I’ve been paid or compensated by a company, so you know what’s going on right away.
Wrapping up, affiliate links are a normal part of running a modern website and help support the effort that goes into providing free content. Still, your trust means everything. If you have any questions about affiliate links or anything else, feel free to ask. Thanks for reading and for supporting this site!