Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: Nov 15, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Affilianado, we believe in being completely transparent with our readers. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how we earn revenue to keep this site running.

Amazon Associates Program

Affilianado is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What This Means in Plain English

When you click on an Amazon link from our website and make a purchase, Amazon pays us a small commission. This commission comes at no extra cost to you — you pay the same price you would pay if you went directly to Amazon.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

How Affiliate Links Work

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow Amazon (and other retailers) to know that you came from our website. These links typically include a unique identifier (our affiliate ID) that credits us for the referral.

Example:

Regular Amazon link: amazon.com/product-name
Affiliate link: amazon.com/product-name/?tag=our-affiliate-id

Both links take you to the exact same product page with the exact same price. The affiliate link simply lets Amazon know you came from Affilianado.

You Are Never Required to Use Our Links

You can always:

Search for products directly on Amazon.com
Navigate to Amazon through other means
Remove our affiliate tag from the URL if you prefer

We want you to shop in whatever way makes you most comfortable.

Types of Affiliate Programs We Participate In

1. Amazon Standard Affiliate Links

These are links to specific products we recommend in our buying guides and reviews. When you purchase these items (or any items during your Amazon shopping session), we may earn a commission.

Commission Rate: Varies by product category (typically 1-10%)

2. Amazon Bounty Program

Amazon also offers "bounties" (flat-rate payments) for certain customer actions, including:

Amazon Prime Free Trial Signups: We earn a small fee when you sign up for an Amazon Prime free trial through our links
Amazon Baby Registry: We earn a fee when you create a baby registry
Amazon Wedding Registry: We earn a fee when you create a wedding registry
Kindle Unlimited Signups: We earn a fee for Kindle Unlimited trial signups
Audible Signups: We earn a fee for Audible trial signups
Subscribe & Save: We may earn when you subscribe to Subscribe & Save

These bounties are clearly labeled in our content when applicable.

3. Other Affiliate Programs

From time to time, we may participate in other affiliate programs beyond Amazon. These will always be clearly disclosed, and the same principles apply:

We only recommend products we believe in
You pay the same price regardless
Commissions help support our site

Our Editorial Standards

Every product we recommend goes through our research process:

Research: We spend hours researching products, reading reviews, comparing specifications, and analyzing value
Honest Evaluation: We provide honest pros and cons for every product
Value Focus: We prioritize products that offer genuine value for the price
No Bias: Our recommendations are based on merit, not commission rates

The commission we earn does NOT influence our recommendations. We would rather you make an informed purchase decision than click on a link that isn't right for you.

When We Haven't Personally Used a Product

We are transparent when we haven't personally tested a product. Our recommendations are based on:

Extensive research and analysis
Verified customer reviews and ratings
Expert opinions and professional reviews
Product specifications and comparisons
Value-for-money considerations

How Affiliate Commissions Support This Site

Running Affilianado involves real costs:

Web hosting and domain fees
Time spent researching products (10-15 hours per comprehensive guide)
Content creation and writing
Website maintenance and updates
Tools and subscriptions for product research

Affiliate commissions help cover these costs and allow us to:

Keep the site free for readers
Publish comprehensive buying guides regularly
Continue researching and recommending quality products
Avoid intrusive advertising

Your Trust Matters Most

We take our relationship with you seriously. Here's our promise:

✓ We will always be transparent about affiliate relationships
✓ We will never recommend products solely for higher commissions
✓ We will clearly disclose when content includes affiliate links
✓ We will provide honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations
✓ We will respect your choice to use or not use our affiliate links

FTC Compliance

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires us to disclose affiliate relationships. This page, along with disclosures throughout our site, is designed to meet those requirements.

We comply with the FTC's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, which you can read here: FTC Endorsement Guides

Where You'll See Affiliate Disclosures

We include affiliate disclosures in multiple places:

This dedicated disclosure page (accessible from our navigation/footer)
At the top of blog posts that contain affiliate links
In our About page
Near product recommendations and comparison tables

We want to make sure you always know when content contains affiliate links.

Amazon's Operating Agreement Requirements

Amazon requires us to include the following language:

"Affilianado is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com."

"As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases."

"Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates."

"Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. This content is provided 'as is' and is subject to change or removal at any time."

Product Prices and Availability

Please note:

Prices on Amazon change frequently and may be different from when we published our content
Product availability varies and items may go out of stock
We do not control Amazon's pricing or inventory
We are not responsible for price changes or availability

Always verify the current price and availability on Amazon before making a purchase.

Returns, Refunds, and Customer Service

When you purchase through our affiliate links:

Amazon handles all fulfillment, shipping, returns, and customer service
We are not responsible for order issues, defects, or returns
Amazon's standard return policy applies
For support, contact Amazon directly through their customer service

We are happy to help with questions about our recommendations, but we cannot assist with order-specific issues.

Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?

We're here to help! If you have questions about:

How affiliate links work
Our recommendation process
Specific products we've recommended
Our editorial standards

Please contact us at contact@affilianado.com. We're committed to transparency and happy to discuss our practices.

Additional Disclosures

International Affiliate Programs

For readers outside the United States, we may participate in Amazon's international affiliate programs:

Amazon.ca (Canada)
Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom)
Amazon.de (Germany)
And others as applicable

The same principles apply: we earn commissions at no extra cost to you.

Gift Card Purchases

Please note: Under Amazon's Associates Program, we do NOT earn commissions on gift card purchases, even if you use our affiliate links to access Amazon.

Prime Membership

When you sign up for an Amazon Prime trial through our affiliate links, we may earn a bounty. However, if you were already a Prime member or recently had Prime, Amazon may not issue a bounty. This doesn't affect your Prime membership benefits.

Thank you for supporting Affilianado! Your trust means everything to us, and we're committed to providing valuable, honest product recommendations that help you make informed purchasing decisions.

If you have any questions or concerns about our affiliate relationships, please don't hesitate to contact us.

This disclosure was last updated on Nov 15, 2025 and is effective as of that date. We reserve the right to update this disclosure to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or legal requirements.