Last Updated: July 23, 2024
At Yummybel, we believe in transparency and honesty in all our operations. This Affiliate Disclosure is designed to provide you with clear information about our participation in affiliate programs and how they may affect your experience on our website.
- What is an Affiliate Program?
An affiliate program is a marketing arrangement in which an online retailer (in our case, primarily Amazon) pays a commission to an external website (like Yummybel) for traffic or sales generated from its referrals. This is typically accomplished through the use of specialized links that track the source of the traffic or sale.
- Our Affiliate Relationship with Amazon
Yummybel 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.com and affiliated sites. This means:
2.1 Commission Earnings: We may earn a commission when you click on our affiliate links and make a qualifying purchase on Amazon. This commission comes at no additional cost to you – the prices you see on Amazon are the same whether you access the site through our links or directly.
2.2 Product Recommendations: Many of the products we recommend or link to on our site are available on Amazon. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.
2.3 Price and Availability: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated on our site but are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to your transaction.
- Other Affiliate Relationships
While Amazon is our primary affiliate partner, we may occasionally participate in other affiliate programs. These relationships will be disclosed clearly when relevant.
- How Affiliate Links Affect Our Content
4.1 Editorial Integrity: Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our product selection or recommendations. We strive to provide honest, unbiased information and reviews based on our genuine opinions and research.
4.2 Product Selection: We choose products to feature on our site based on their quality, value, and relevance to our audience. Our affiliate relationships do not dictate which products we discuss or recommend.
4.3 Disclosure in Content: When a specific piece of content contains affiliate links, we will include a clear disclosure at the beginning of the article or section.
- Your Role as a Consumer
5.1 Informed Decisions: We encourage you to always make informed decisions when making purchases. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, we recommend that you also conduct your own research before making any purchase.
5.2 No Obligation: You are under no obligation to click on our affiliate links or to make purchases through them. If you prefer, you can search for products directly on Amazon or other retailers’ sites.
- Our Commitment to Transparency
6.1 Clear Disclosures: We are committed to clear and prominent disclosures of our affiliate relationships. You will find this disclosure on our homepage, in our footer, and within relevant content.
6.2 Questions and Concerns: If you ever have questions about our affiliate relationships or how they might affect our content, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@yummybel.com.
- Cookie Usage in Affiliate Marketing
7.1 Amazon Associates Program: The Amazon Associates Program uses cookies to track affiliate referrals. When you click on one of our Amazon affiliate links, a cookie is placed on your device. This cookie does not contain any personal information but allows Amazon to credit us with your purchase if you buy something within 24 hours of clicking our link (unless you later click on another affiliate’s link, which would then get the credit).
7.2 Cookie Duration: The affiliate cookie typically lasts for 24 hours. If you return to Amazon through our link within that time and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.
7.3 Privacy Considerations: These cookies do not allow us to access any personal information about you. They simply allow Amazon to know that you came to their site from ours.
- FTC Compliance
Our affiliate marketing practices comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. This includes clear disclosures of our affiliate relationships and honest representations of products.
- International Visitors
Our affiliate relationships and the commissions we earn may vary depending on the country you’re visiting from or purchasing in. International visitors should be aware that clicking our affiliate links may direct them to their local Amazon site or other region-specific retailers.
- Impact on Product Pricing
Our affiliate relationships do not increase the cost of products for our visitors. The prices you see through our affiliate links are the same as you would find if you visited the retailer’s site directly.
- Affiliate Link Identification
Our affiliate links may be identifiable by specific tags or parameters in the URL. However, not all links on our site are affiliate links. We use affiliate links primarily when linking to products we’re discussing or recommending.
- Earnings Disclosure
In accordance with FTC guidelines, we want to be clear that earnings from affiliate programs can vary. The commissions we earn depend on a variety of factors, including the specific products purchased, the volume of sales, and the terms of our agreement with Amazon or other affiliate partners.
- User Feedback
We value your feedback on our product recommendations and overall site experience. If you have concerns about any products we’ve linked to or recommended, please let us know at contact@yummybel.com.
- Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we use affiliate links on our site.
By using Yummybel, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Affiliate Disclosure. We appreciate your support, which allows us to continue providing valuable content and product recommendations.
