Effective date: July 24, 2026 · Last updated: July 24, 2026
Transparency is one of the founding principles of EditorBuzz, so we want to be completely clear about how this site makes money. This Affiliate Disclosure explains what affiliate links are, how and where we use them on https://editorbuzz.com, and — most importantly — why they never influence what we write. It is published in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 16 CFR Part 255, which require publishers to disclose material connections between themselves and the products or services they discuss.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is an ordinary-looking link with a tracking parameter attached. If you click one of these links and then buy a product or sign up for a service, the retailer pays EditorBuzz a small commission as a referral fee. Two things are worth stressing. First, you never pay more by using an affiliate link — the price you see is exactly the same price you would see arriving at the retailer directly, and in some cases affiliate partnerships give our readers access to discounts that are not otherwise available. Second, a commission is only ever generated by your voluntary purchase; simply clicking a link costs you nothing and shares nothing beyond the standard technical data described in our Privacy Policy.
Programs We Participate In
EditorBuzz is a new publication, launched in July 2026, and our commercial relationships will grow over time. We currently participate in, or may in the future participate in, affiliate programs operated by retailers and networks relevant to our seven coverage areas — technology, business, health, fashion, home decor, gaming, and entertainment. These may include the Amazon Associates Program, under which we would earn from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate, as well as programs run by individual brands, software companies, and affiliate networks. As our list of active programs changes, this page will be updated to reflect the current state of our partnerships, and the date at the top of this page will show when it was last revised.
Editorial Independence Comes First
Here is our simple rule: recommendations come first, monetization second — always. Our writers and editors research and select the products and services we cover based on merit alone, following the standards set out in our Editorial Policy. Only after an article is written do we check whether an affiliate program happens to exist for the things we already chose to recommend. We frequently recommend products that earn us nothing, and we decline to recommend products with generous commissions when they are not the best choice for readers. No retailer, brand, or network can pay to be included in a review or buying guide, pay for a better verdict, or preview our coverage before publication. If a product is bad, we say so — commission or not.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
We believe you should never have to guess when a link might earn us money. Articles that contain affiliate links carry a clear disclosure notice near the top of the page, before any such link appears, so you are informed before you click. Where individual links or product buttons are affiliate links, the surrounding context makes that plain. If you are ever unsure whether a specific link is an affiliate link, ask us via our Contact page and we will tell you.
Affiliate Links vs. Display Advertising
It is worth distinguishing the two ways EditorBuzz earns revenue, because they work very differently. Display advertising — the banner and in-content ad units you may see around the site — is served automatically by third-party networks such as Google AdSense. We do not choose those individual ads, they are not endorsements, and they are governed by the advertising sections of our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Affiliate links, by contrast, appear inside our editorial content and point to products our team has deliberately chosen to discuss. The revenue streams are separate, and neither one buys influence over what our journalists conclude. Transactions with any advertiser remain solely between you and that advertiser, as explained in our Terms & Conditions.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running an independent magazine costs real money: hosting, tools, research time, and — above all — paying people fairly for careful editorial work. Affiliate commissions and display advertising are what allow EditorBuzz to remain free for every reader, with no paywall, no subscription fee, and no pressure to chase clicks with junk content. When you choose to make a purchase through one of our links, you are directly supporting independent publishing at no extra cost to yourself. We are genuinely grateful every time a reader does.
No Guarantees About Products
A commission does not make us the seller. When you buy through an affiliate link, your contract is with the retailer, and their pricing, availability, shipping, warranty, and return policies apply. Product details can change after we publish, so always confirm current specifications and prices on the retailer’s site. Our broader position on product coverage, accuracy, and results is set out in our Disclaimer, which forms part of this disclosure.
Our Commitment to You
Trust is the only asset a publication really has, and we are not willing to trade it for a referral fee. So this is our standing commitment: we will always disclose material connections; we will never let commissions dictate coverage; we will correct promptly anything we get wrong; and we will keep this page honest and current as our partnerships evolve. If we ever fall short of that standard, we want to hear about it.
International Readers
Affiliate disclosure rules exist in many countries beyond the United States, including the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, and Australia. Wherever you are reading from, our approach is the same: we disclose material connections plainly, in advance, and in language ordinary readers can understand, meeting or exceeding the strictest standard that applies to us.
Questions
If anything about our affiliate relationships is unclear, or you want to know whether a specific article contains affiliate links, email hello@editorbuzz.com or use our Contact page. We aim to reply within two business days. Related policies: Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Disclaimer.