Affiliate Disclosure & Advertising Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
1. Transparency Commitment
We believe in complete transparency with our users. This disclosure explains our advertising and affiliate relationships. By using our website, you acknowledge and understand these relationships.
2. Amazon Associates Program
We are 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.
Key Points:
- We may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through our Amazon links
- Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates
- Prices are the same whether you use our links or go directly to Amazon
- We only recommend products we believe are relevant to fire safety professionals
Example affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4p8ceG6 (Fire safety equipment)
3. Google AdSense
We display Google AdSense advertisements on our website:
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
- Ad revenue helps support the maintenance and development of our free tools
4. Buy Me a Coffee
We provide an optional "Buy Me a Coffee" button for users who wish to support our work:
- This is a voluntary donation system
- No products or services are exchanged for donations
- Donations help cover hosting costs and tool development
- Donations are processed through the Buy Me a Coffee platform
5. Tool & Resource Recommendations
On our "Explore Tools" section and throughout the site, we link to various fire safety and utility tools:
- Some of these may be our own tools (no affiliate relationship)
- Some may be tools we recommend (no affiliate relationship unless specified)
- We only recommend tools we believe add value to our users
- We clearly indicate external links with appropriate icons
6. Product Recommendations
When we recommend products or services:
- We only recommend items we believe are useful for our audience
- We strive for accuracy in product descriptions
- Prices and availability may change without notice
- We are not responsible for product quality or customer service of third parties
7. No Extra Cost to You
Important: Affiliate links do NOT increase the price you pay. The commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your purchase price.
Example: If you buy a $100 fire extinguisher through our Amazon link, you pay $100. Amazon pays us a small commission (typically 1-10%) from their marketing budget.
8. FTC Compliance
We comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for affiliate marketing:
- We clearly disclose affiliate relationships
- We provide honest reviews and recommendations
- We do not make false claims about products
- We update our disclosures regularly
9. Editorial Independence
Our content and tool recommendations are created independently:
- Advertisers do not influence our content
- We maintain strict separation between editorial content and advertising
- We decline partnerships that don't align with our values
- We prioritize user experience over advertising revenue
10. Contact & Questions
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships:
Support Our Work: Using our affiliate links is one way to support the development and maintenance of our free professional tools. Thank you for your support!