Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this website are affiliate links — if you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We believe in transparency and want readers to know how affiliate links are used on this site.

This Affiliate Disclosure follows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidance on endorsements and disclosures. In 2015, the Federal Trade Commission released updated guidance to help sites disclose endorsements and affiliate relationships. Those guidelines are intended to make disclosure clear and prominent so readers of blogs, social media posts, videos, and other content understand when an endorsement, sponsorship, or paid relationship exists.

In line with those disclosure requirements, please assume that some links and posts on brewedbeans.com include affiliate links, and that we may receive compensation when readers purchase products or services through those links. This disclosure statement applies site-wide — on pages, blog posts, and social media content — and is part of our commitment to transparency and trust with our readers.

What are affiliate links?

Affiliate links are special URLs embedded in our content that let us earn a small commission when readers click them and make purchases on merchant websites. The buying process always happens with the merchant — you complete your purchase on the seller’s site, not on brewedbeans.com. For example: you click a link in a blog post, you are taken to the merchant’s product page, you complete the order there, and the merchant may pay us a commission for referring that sale.

We work with a variety of affiliate programs — from large marketplaces like Amazon to smaller specialty retailers and affiliate networks. Program terms vary by merchant (for example, cookie length, commission rates, and attribution rules differ), so if you prefer not to use affiliate links you can always search for the product directly on the retailer’s site or visit the product page from another source.

Prices are exactly the same for you if your purchase is through an affiliate link or a non-affiliate link. You will not pay more by clicking through to the link.

How affiliate links affect price and purchases:

– You pay the same price whether you use an affiliate link or visit the retailer directly; affiliate links do not add extra cost to readers. – Commissions are paid by the merchant to the referring site when a qualifying purchase is made — this is how brewedbeans.com earns a small amount from certain sales. – Terms such as cookie length, what counts as a qualifying purchase, and commission rates vary by program and merchant.

I use two main types of affiliate programs:

1. Amazon affiliate links.

restaloan.com 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 properties including, but not limited to, amazon.com. Amazon offers a small commission on products sold through their affiliate links.

How we choose products and our relationship with brands: we link to products we believe are useful to our readers based on experience, research, or trusted recommendations. That said, inclusion of a product or link is not an endorsement of every product from a brand; readers should evaluate products and consult specifications and reviews before purchasing.

Mini-FAQ:

Q: Do we endorse every product we link to? A: No — we link to products we think are helpful, but readers should make their own decisions. Q: How do we earn commission? A: When a qualifying purchase is made through an affiliate link, the merchant pays a referral fee or commission to the referring site. Q: Can you avoid affiliate links? A: Yes — you can search for products directly on retailer websites or use non-affiliate links if you prefer; contact us if you want help finding a product without affiliate tracking.

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, disclosures, or a specific blog post or product link, please contact us and we’ll clarify which links are affiliate links and which are not.

How merchant attribution and commission tracking typically work: many affiliate programs (including Amazon’s Associates Program) use tracking codes or cookies so that when you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, the referring site may earn a commission. Program rules vary — for example, merchants set different cookie lengths, attribution windows, and definitions of qualifying purchases. Always check the merchant’s terms for exact details.

For example, when a blogger uses an Amazon affiliate link with an embedded affiliate code and a reader clicks it, the referral is tracked according to Amazon’s current attribution rules — which have changed over time — and a qualifying purchase may result in a small percentage paid to the referring site. Note that Amazon’s tracking details (such as cookie duration or referral attribution) can change, so we link to the official Amazon Associates terms for the most current information.

Also note: returns and cancellations may affect whether a commission is paid or retained. If you have concerns about how a specific merchant tracks referrals or handles returns, please review that merchant’s policies or contact us and we’ll help clarify which links are affiliate links and what the merchant’s rules are.

When you see links that include recognizable domains such as amazon.com (or URLs that resemble Amazon’s affiliate patterns), you can generally assume the link is an Amazon affiliate link. If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can search for the product directly on the retailer’s website or request non-affiliate links from us.

Micro-FAQ: – How long is the referral tracked? It depends on the merchant’s cookie/attribution policy. – What if I use an ad-blocker? Some trackers can be blocked; that may prevent referral tracking and the site would not receive a commission. – How do returns affect commission? Returns or cancellations can reduce or void the commission according to the merchant’s policies.

2.Other Affiliate Platforms

Affiliate marketing offers a variety of avenues for generating income, particularly through the use of affiliate marketing platforms. These platforms connect businesses with potential affiliates, making it easy for individuals to promote products and earn commissions.