1. What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that allows us to earn a small commission when you click through and make a qualifying purchase at absolutely no additional cost to you. These links are how independent review sites like bestindeals.com cover operating costs, research expenses, and editorial work.
Quick Summary: When you click a product link on bestindeals.com and buy something, we may earn a commission. Your price stays exactly the same you don’t pay more, and we never receive your payment information.
2. Our Relationship with Amazon
bestindeals.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its affiliated regional storefronts, including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.in, and others.
We are an independent publisher and are not owned, operated, or officially endorsed by Amazon. Our editorial opinions are entirely our own and are never influenced by Amazon or any other affiliate partner.
3. How We Earn Commissions
When you click a product link on bestindeals.com that directs you to Amazon, a tracking cookie is set in your browser. If you complete a qualifying purchase within the cookie attribution window (typically 24 hours, or 90 days if the item is added to your cart), we earn a commission based on Amazon’s category-specific rate table.
Commission Rates
Amazon’s commission rates vary by product category, typically ranging from 1% to 10% of the sale price. Rates are set entirely by Amazon and subject to change. We do not inflate product prices to offset commissions.
What Counts as a Qualifying Purchase?
Any item purchased on Amazon during your session not just the specific item you originally clicked may generate a commission for us. This is standard Amazon Associates behavior and does not affect your pricing in any way.
Important: If you return or cancel an order, Amazon reverses our associated commission. We do not retain earnings on returned or cancelled items.
4. Our Editorial Standards
Affiliate income never determines which products we review, recommend, or rank. Our editorial team evaluates products based on performance testing, user reviews, expert analysis, price-to-value ratio, and verified specifications. We maintain a strict separation between monetization and editorial process.
Our Commitments to You
- Honest reviews We publish negative findings and low scores when products don’t meet standards.
- No paid placements Brands cannot pay to appear in our recommendations or roundups.
- Clear labeling Affiliate links are disclosed prominently on every page they appear.
- Regular updates We update content when products change, are discontinued, or better alternatives emerge.
5. Your Cost & Pricing
Using our affiliate links does not change the price you pay. Amazon sets all product prices independently. In some cases, our editorial team may surface deals, coupons, or limited-time price drops that lower your final cost but we never mark up prices through our links.
Price accuracy: We work to display current Amazon prices, but pricing can change frequently. Always confirm the final price on Amazon before completing your purchase. bestindeals.com is not responsible for pricing discrepancies between our site and Amazon’s checkout.
6. Third-Party Affiliate Programs
In addition to Amazon Associates, bestindeals.com may participate in affiliate programs from other retailers, brands, and networks, including but not limited to:
- Walmart Affiliates
- eBay Partner Network
- Commission Junction (CJ)
- ShareASale
- Impact Radius
- Rakuten Advertising
- Direct brand partnerships
All affiliate relationships are governed by the same editorial independence standards described in Section 4. We disclose the presence of affiliate links at the top of every article or review page containing them.
7. FTC Compliance Statement
bestindeals.com fully complies with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, as outlined in 16 CFR Part 255. We disclose our affiliate relationships clearly and conspicuously so readers can make fully informed decisions.
FTC Disclosure (short form): bestindeals.com participates in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates. We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on this site. This disclosure applies site-wide.
If you are a non-US reader, please be aware that similar disclosure laws apply in many other jurisdictions, including the UK (CAP Code), EU (Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices), and Canada (CASL). Our disclosure practices are designed to meet or exceed these standards globally.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Do affiliate commissions affect your reviews?
No. Our reviews are written before any monetization decisions are made. A product’s availability as an affiliate link is never a criterion for a recommendation only its actual performance and value.
Does clicking a link cost me anything extra?
No. Your price on Amazon is identical whether you click our link or navigate to Amazon directly. Affiliate commissions are paid by Amazon from their own margin, not added to your bill.
What happens to my data when I click your links?
Clicking an affiliate link sends you to Amazon’s website, where Amazon’s own privacy policy and data practices apply. We track only aggregate click counts via our analytics we do not receive your Amazon account details, purchase history, or payment information.
How do I know which links are affiliate links?
Every page containing affiliate links includes a short disclosure notice near the top. You can also hover over any link to inspect its destination URL in your browser’s status bar. Affiliate links typically redirect through Amazon’s tracking domain.
Can I support bestindeals.com without buying anything?
Yes! Sharing our content, bookmarking the site for future purchases, and using our links when you were already planning to buy something are all great ways to support us at zero cost to you.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this disclosure, suspect a link is mislabeled, or would like to report a concern about our editorial practices, please reach out:
- Website: https://bestindeals.com
- Contact page: https://bestindeals.com/contact
We take editorial integrity concerns seriously and respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.