This is crucial for transparency, especially if you use affiliate links to monetize your website (which is common for review sites). This page fulfills legal and ethical obligations.
Key Sections to Include:
- Clear Statement of Affiliate Relationships:
- “Rivzreviews.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.”
- “Our reviews are unbiased, and our opinions are our own. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers.”
- Explanation of Affiliate Links:
- Briefly explain what an affiliate link is (a special link that tracks if a purchase is made after clicking it).
- Explain that this comes at no extra cost to the user.
- Impact on Reviews:
- Reiterate that affiliate relationships do not influence the content, objectivity, or honesty of your reviews.
- Emphasize your commitment to providing fair and balanced information.
- Transparency: State that you are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (if targeting a US audience) or similar regulations in your region.
- Where to Find Disclosure: Mention that you may also include mini-disclosures directly within blog posts or review articles where affiliate links are used (e.g., “This post contains affiliate links.”).