Affiliate Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that contain a unique identifier that tells the retailer we referred you to their website. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we earn a small commission from the sale.

Important: Using our affiliate links doesn't cost you anything extra. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer's website.

Our Affiliate Partners

We work with several trusted retailers and brands, including:

How We Choose Products to Recommend

Our product recommendations are never based on commission rates. Here's our actual process:

1. 1. Research Phase: We identify products that could be valuable for keto dieters based on community feedback, expert input, and market research.
2. 2. Testing Phase: We purchase or obtain products for testing (often at our own expense) and use them in real-world keto cooking scenarios for at least 30 days.
3. 3. Evaluation Phase: Our team evaluates each product based on performance, durability, ease of use, value for money, and suitability for keto cooking.
4. 4. Review Writing: We write honest, detailed reviews highlighting both pros and cons, regardless of whether the product has an affiliate program.
5. 5. Monetization: Only after we've decided to recommend a product do we look for affiliate opportunities to monetize our recommendation.

Products We Don't Recommend

We regularly test products that we end up not recommending, even when they have lucrative affiliate programs. Some examples of products we've chosen not to feature include:

• Poorly made kitchen gadgets with high failure rates
• Overpriced products that don't justify their cost
• Products with misleading marketing claims
• Items that don't work well for keto cooking specifically

How We Mark Affiliate Links

We clearly identify affiliate content in several ways:

• Link Attributes: All affiliate links include rel="sponsored nofollow" attributes
• Visual Indicators: Affiliate buttons are clearly labeled with retailer names
• Page Disclosures: Every page with affiliate links includes disclosure text
• Site-wide Banner: Our header includes a disclosure banner on every page

Why We Use Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing allows us to provide our content completely free while earning enough revenue to:

• Purchase products for testing (we spend thousands annually on product purchases)
• Pay our team of expert reviewers and writers
• Maintain and improve our website
• Create new content and expand our coverage
• Provide customer support and respond to reader questions

Without affiliate revenue, we would need to charge for access to our reviews or rely on paid sponsorships from manufacturers (which would compromise our independence).

Your Rights as a Reader

As our reader, you have the right to:

• Honest Reviews: Receive unbiased product evaluations regardless of affiliate potential
• Clear Disclosure: Know when content includes affiliate links
• No Extra Costs: Pay the same price whether you use our links or not
• Support Alternatives: Choose non-affiliate purchasing options if you prefer
• Ask Questions: Contact us about any affiliate relationship or recommendation

Legal Compliance

Our affiliate disclosure practices comply with:

• FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission requirements for affiliate disclosure
• Amazon Associates TOS: All terms of the Amazon Associates program
• GDPR: European privacy regulations for our EU readers
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act requirements

Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?

We believe in complete transparency about how we make money. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, specific product recommendations, or our review process, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: We review and update this disclosure quarterly or as needed