Do affiliate links increase the price I pay?

No. Retailers and affiliate networks set pricing on their own checkout pages. If we earn a commission, it is paid by the merchant or network, not added to your cart total. Any coupon or deal price you see on our site should match what the retailer offers at checkout.

How can I tell when a link is an affiliate or sponsored link?

We label paid relationships clearly: sponsored badges on hosting and brand callouts, disclosure notes near affiliate buttons, and this page linked from footers and partner sections. When content is paid placement rather than organic editorial, we say so in plain language, not buried in fine print.

Does commission influence which deals appear in organic rankings?

No. Organic deal grids and shopping guides are ranked by discount depth, product ratings, brand trust, and freshness, not by who pays the highest affiliate rate. Sponsored cards and takeovers are visually separated and never disguised as unpaid editorial.

Which affiliate networks and retailers do you work with?

We participate in major retail affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates, Walmart, and brand-direct partnerships, plus hosting affiliates such as Hostinger. Partner lists evolve as we add vetted merchants. Every outbound link routes to an official retailer or provider checkout page.

Can a brand pay to rank higher in your deal listings?

Brands can purchase clearly labeled sponsored placements through our Advertise program. Those placements do not change organic sort order. See our Brand Partnerships page for retail integrations and our Advertise page for paid formats.

What should I do if I think a disclosure is missing or unclear?

Email trustedbranddeals@gmail.com with the page URL and a short description. We review disclosure feedback promptly and update labeling when something falls short of our standards.

Transparency & trust

Affiliate Disclosure

Trusted Brand Deals is an affiliate marketplace, we earn a commission when you click certain links and complete a purchase on a partner's site. That revenue keeps our deal research free for you. It never adds a surcharge at checkout, and it never overrides our editorial standards.

We follow FTC endorsement guidelines and label paid relationships on every page where they apply.

Extra cost to shoppers

100%

Paid links labeled

Daily

Deal verification

10+

Retail & hosting partners

Four promises we make to every shopper

You never pay more

Retailers set the price. If we earn a commission, it comes from the brand or network, not your checkout total.

Labels you can spot

Sponsored blocks, affiliate buttons, and partner callouts are marked clearly so you always know what is paid placement.

Editorial comes first

Commission rates do not decide organic deal rankings. We rank offers by discount depth, ratings, and brand trust.

Partners we would recommend anyway

We only link to legitimate retailer checkout pages and affiliate programs we would feel comfortable using ourselves.

What affiliate links are (in plain English)

An affiliate link is a tracked URL. When you click it and buy something (or sometimes when you simply click, depending on the program), the retailer or affiliate network records that Trusted Brand Deals referred you. We may receive a small commission for that referral. Affiliate links are standard across deal sites, product review publishers, and creator content. They are not hidden fees, upsells, or markups. They are how free deal research stays sustainable without charging shoppers a subscription.

How we earn and what you pay

We earn revenue in three main ways: • Affiliate commissions when you purchase through our outbound links to retailer and hosting partner sites. • Sponsored placements: clearly labeled cards, collection takeovers, newsletter features, and homepage callouts sold through our Advertise program. • Display advertising on select editorial pages, subject to our Privacy and Cookie policies. You never pay us directly to browse deals. Checkout always happens on the partner's official site, where their terms, shipping, returns, and warranties apply.

Retail, marketplace, and hosting partners

Our marketplace aggregates offers from trusted global retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Nike, Samsung, and other household names, through affiliate programs and direct brand partnerships. Product data, prices, and availability can change on the retailer site without notice; we refresh listings daily but always defer to the merchant at checkout. We also publish web hosting comparisons and exclusive Hostinger promotions. Hosting pages include affiliate links to provider checkout and are labeled accordingly. See our Hosting Platforms hub for plan comparisons and current discounts.

Editorial independence & shopper-first ranking

Commission rates vary by merchant and category. We do not let those rates dictate which deals surface first in organic results. Our ranking signals prioritize real savings, verified seller reputation, review quality, and offer freshness. When we compare hosting plans or retail categories, methodology notes explain how we evaluate options. Sponsored modules sit beside, not inside, organic rankings so you can compare on merit first.

FTC compliance & international standards

Trusted Brand Deals follows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's endorsement and testimonial guidelines, including clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections. Where applicable, we also align with ASA (UK) and ACCC (Australia) transparency expectations for affiliate content. We update this disclosure when our revenue model or labeling practices change. Material updates are reflected on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Questions, corrections, or partnership inquiries

Transparency is ongoing work, not a one-time statement. If a label is missing, a link behaves unexpectedly, or you want clarification about a specific page, contact us at trustedbranddeals@gmail.com. For retail or hosting partnership conversations, visit our Brand Partnerships page. For paid placement rates, see Advertise With Us.

These pages explain our editorial standards, partnerships, and how we keep deal listings trustworthy.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about affiliate links, sponsored content, and how we protect editorial independence.

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