Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

Gadget Ripple believes in complete transparency with our readers. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships and how they do and don't affect our content.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that allow us to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. These commissions come from the retailer, not from you - you pay the same price whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.

Example: When we review a smartphone and include a link to Amazon, that may be an affiliate link. If you click it and buy the phone, Amazon pays us a small percentage of the sale.

Where We Use Affiliate Links

Product Reviews

Our reviews may include affiliate links to the products we're reviewing, typically linking to major retailers like:

• Amazon
• Best Buy
• B&H Photo
• Newegg
• Manufacturer websites
• Other authorized retailers

Buying Guides

Our buying guides and recommendation lists may include affiliate links to help you easily find and purchase recommended products.

Deal Posts

When we share deals and discounts, these often include affiliate links to the sale pages.

How We Mark Affiliate Links

We clearly mark affiliate content in several ways:

Individual Links: Affiliate links may be marked with "(affiliate link)" or similar notation.

Page Disclosures: Pages containing affiliate links include disclosure statements like "This page contains affiliate links."

Article Disclaimers: Reviews and articles with affiliate links include clear disclaimers at the beginning or end.

Our Editorial Independence

Reviews Are Not Influenced

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations. We test products thoroughly and provide honest opinions regardless of affiliate earning potential.

We Don't Accept Payment for Reviews

We never accept payment from manufacturers or retailers for positive reviews or guaranteed coverage. Our opinions are our own.

Negative Reviews Include Affiliate Links Too

We include affiliate links even in negative reviews because some readers may still want to purchase products despite our concerns, and we want to provide a convenient way to do so.

Products We Don't Recommend

We often review products we don't recommend. These reviews may still include affiliate links for readers who disagree with our assessment or have different needs.

Commission Structure

No Extra Cost to You

Affiliate commissions come from the retailer's marketing budget, not from additional charges to you. You pay the same price whether you use our link or not.

Typical Commission Rates

• Amazon: 1-10% depending on product category
• Electronics retailers: 2-8% typically
• Direct manufacturer programs: Varies by company

When We Earn Commissions

We only earn commissions on completed purchases that meet the retailer's terms and conditions. Returns, cancellations, and certain product categories may not generate commissions.

Alternative Revenue Sources

Affiliate commissions help support our website, but they're not our only revenue source:

Newsletter Subscriptions: Reader support helps fund our independent testing and reviews.

Display Advertising: We may show relevant, non-intrusive advertisements.

Sponsored Content: Occasionally, we create clearly marked sponsored content that maintains our editorial standards.

Your Choices

Use Our Links (Optional)

Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You can always:

• Go directly to retailer websites
• Search for products independently
• Use price comparison sites
• Shop wherever you prefer

Support Independent Reviews

If you find our reviews helpful and want to support our work, using our affiliate links when you make purchases you were already planning helps fund our testing and content creation.

No Pressure

We never pressure readers to buy anything. Our goal is to provide information that helps you make better decisions, whether you buy something or not.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines for affiliate marketing disclosure. We are required by law to inform you of our affiliate relationships.

Material Connection

There is a material connection between Gadget Ripple and the retailers mentioned on our site in the form of affiliate commissions.

Honest Opinions

Despite this connection, our reviews and recommendations remain our honest opinions based on our testing and evaluation.

International Readers

Affiliate programs and commission structures may vary by country. International readers may see different affiliate links or non-affiliate links depending on program availability in their region.

Questions About Affiliate Links

Product-Specific Questions

If you have questions about a specific product we've reviewed, contact us regardless of whether you plan to use our affiliate links. We're here to help you make the best decision.

Technical Issues

If you experience problems with affiliate links (broken links, incorrect prices, etc.), please let us know so we can fix them.

General Questions

For any other questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure practices, contact us at hello@gadgetripple.com.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates.

Significant changes will be noted with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Our Promise

We promise to:

• Maintain editorial independence regardless of affiliate relationships
• Clearly mark affiliate content
• Provide honest reviews and recommendations
• Put reader interests first
• Comply with all applicable disclosure requirements

Our readers' trust is more valuable than any commission, and we work hard to maintain that trust through transparency and honest content.

Contact Us

Questions about our affiliate disclosure or practices?

Email: hello@gadgetripple.com

Contact Form: Contact us here

We're happy to answer any questions about our affiliate relationships or how they may affect our content.