Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
In compliance with FTC guidelines, we want to be completely transparent about our affiliate relationships and how we earn revenue.
FTC Compliance Statement
This website contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Material Connection: We have a material connection with the companies whose products we recommend because we receive compensation when you purchase through our affiliate links.
How Affiliate Marketing Works
1 You Click Our Link
When you click on a product link on our site, you're taken to the merchant's website with our affiliate tracking code.
2 You Make a Purchase
If you decide to purchase the product, the merchant tracks that the sale came from our recommendation.
3 We Earn Commission
The merchant pays us a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.
Our Affiliate Partners
Amazon Associates
World's largest online retailer
Commission Rate:
1-10% depending on product category
Product Types:
Hard drives, SSDs, storage accessories, tech books
Direct Storage Manufacturers
Storage device manufacturers
Commission Rate:
3-8% on storage device sales
Product Types:
Enterprise drives, consumer SSDs, NAS systems
Technology Retailers
Computer hardware retailers
Commission Rate:
5-15% on tech products
Product Types:
Storage solutions, backup software, accessories
Digital Product Partners
Online courses and software
Commission Rate:
20-50% on digital products
Product Types:
Data recovery software, storage courses, tech guides
Commission Structure
How We Earn Revenue
We earn commissions when you purchase products through our affiliate links. Here's our typical commission structure:
Commission Rates
Important Notes
- • Commissions don't increase your purchase price
- • We only recommend products we believe in
- • Commission rates may vary by merchant
- • Some links may not be affiliate links
Our Promise to You
Honest Reviews
- We only recommend storage devices we've tested thoroughly
- Our reviews are based on real performance benchmarks and user experiences
- We clearly distinguish between sponsored and organic content
- We update our recommendations when better storage solutions become available
- We never let commission rates influence our storage device recommendations
Transparency
- We clearly mark all affiliate links and partnerships
- We disclose our commission structure openly
- We provide honest pros and cons for every storage device
- We respond to questions about our affiliate relationships
- We regularly review and update our disclosure policies
How to Identify Affiliate Links
We make it easy to identify affiliate links on our site:
Visual Indicators
- • "Affiliate Link" badges on buttons
- • Special styling for affiliate buttons
- • Disclosure text near product recommendations
- • Clear labeling in product comparisons
Technical Indicators
- • URLs containing affiliate tracking codes
- • Links that redirect through affiliate networks
- • Special parameters in product links
- • Hover tooltips showing affiliate status
Your Rights as a Consumer
Consumer Rights
You Have the Right To:
- Know when content is sponsored or contains affiliate links
- Receive honest, unbiased storage device recommendations
- Access the same prices whether you use our links or not
- Ask questions about our affiliate relationships
- Choose to support us by using our links or shop directly
- Expect transparency in all our business relationships
Remember
Our affiliate relationships never influence our honest opinions. We only recommend products we genuinely believe will benefit our readers. Your trust is more valuable to us than any commission.
Questions About Our Affiliations?
We're committed to transparency. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, please reach out.