Last Updated: 09/29/2024
At Cal’s Best Finds, we believe in transparency and building trust with our readers. To maintain this trust and to comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, this Affiliate Disclosure page explains the affiliate relationships we have with companies and brands mentioned on this site. When you use the affiliate links provided on our website, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that contain a tracking code. When you click on an affiliate link on Cal’s Best Finds and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the merchant or brand. These commissions help support the work we do to provide you with high-quality content, research, and resources related to finding the best deals on the internet.
2. Amazon Associates Program
Cal’s Best Finds 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, we earn from qualifying purchases. The prices you pay are the same whether you use our affiliate links or go directly to the retailer’s website.
3. Other Affiliate Relationships
In addition to Amazon, we may participate in other affiliate programs with various companies, products, or services. These partnerships may include but are not limited to tech gadgets, home essentials, and other related products and services that we believe would be of value to our readers. Our editorial content is not influenced by these affiliations; our primary goal is to provide valuable and helpful content to our readers.
4. How Affiliate Links Affect You
Using affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. Prices and discounts remain the same whether you purchase through an affiliate link on our site or directly from the retailer. The commission we earn from your purchase helps us cover the costs of running Cal’s Best Finds, including website maintenance, content creation, research, and other expenses.
5. Honest Reviews and Recommendations
At Cal’s Best Finds, we strive to provide honest reviews and recommendations. Our opinions are our own, and we only promote products or services that we genuinely believe in and have either used ourselves or thoroughly researched. We do not receive compensation in exchange for positive reviews. Our affiliate relationships do not influence the content we create, and we will always prioritize providing our readers with the best and most reliable information.
6. Why We Use Affiliate Links
- Support Our Work: The commissions earned from affiliate links help us cover the costs associated with maintaining and growing our website.
- Maintain Independence: Affiliate commissions allow us to provide unbiased and honest content without relying on sponsored content that might compromise our editorial integrity.
- Keep Content Free: We can continue to provide free, high-quality content without requiring a subscription fee or paywall.
7. Affiliate Disclosures in Content
You will find affiliate disclosures in the relevant sections of our articles and pages where affiliate links are used. We make sure to clearly disclose our affiliate relationships at the top or within the content so that you can make an informed decision when clicking on our links.
8. Your Responsibility as a Reader
While we do our best to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it is essential for you as a reader to do your own research before making any purchase. Make sure to read the terms and conditions of any product or service you purchase and to understand the return, refund, or guarantee policies.
9. Changes to This Affiliate Disclosure
Cal’s Best Finds reserves the right to update or change this Affiliate Disclosure at any time. When we update this disclosure, we will post the new version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Affiliate Disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we use affiliate links.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this Affiliate Disclosure, please contact us at:
Email: support@calsbestfinds.com
We appreciate your support and thank you for trusting us as your source for finding the best deals online.