Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. Here's exactly how CritDeals makes money and how we maintain our editorial independence.
FTC Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines, CritDeals discloses that some of the links on our website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission when you click on these links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
How We Make Money
Affiliate Commissions
When you purchase a product through one of our affiliate links, we earn a small commission from the retailer. This commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your pocket – you pay exactly the same price whether you use our link or not.
Our affiliate partners include: Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Walmart, Target, and other major retailers.
Commission Rates
Commission rates vary by retailer and product category, typically ranging from 1% to 8% of the purchase price. These commissions help us cover the costs of running CritDeals, including purchasing products for testing, hosting, and content creation.
No Additional Cost to You
Using our affiliate links never increases the price you pay. In many cases, we're able to share exclusive discount codes or promotions that actually save you money on your purchases.
Our Editorial Independence
Honest Reviews, Always
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or recommendations. We provide honest, unbiased opinions based on extensive testing and real-world use. If a product isn't good, we'll tell you – even if it means losing potential commissions.
We Buy Our Own Products
We purchase most of the products we review with our own money, just like you would. This ensures we have the same experience as regular consumers and aren't influenced by free samples or special treatment.
Multiple Options, Always
We always provide multiple purchasing options and compare prices across different retailers. Our goal is to help you find the best deal, not to maximize our commissions.
Regular Audits
We regularly review our content to ensure our recommendations remain current and unbiased. If our opinion of a product changes over time, we update our reviews accordingly.
Our Partnership Policy
What We Don't Do
- Accept payment for positive reviews
- Allow brands to review our content before publication
- Promote products we haven't thoroughly tested
- Hide affiliate relationships from our readers
- Let commission rates influence our recommendations
What We Do
- Clearly mark all affiliate links
- Provide multiple purchasing options
- Compare products objectively
- Update recommendations when better products become available
- Maintain the same review standards for all products
How to Identify Affiliate Links
We make it easy to identify affiliate links on our site:
- Product cards clearly show store names and prices
- All external purchase links are affiliate links unless otherwise noted
- We include this disclosure on every page with affiliate links
- Our review pages always include a link to this disclosure
Your Trust is Our Priority
We believe transparency builds trust. By being upfront about how we make money, we can focus on what matters most: providing you with honest, helpful reviews that guide your purchasing decisions.
Last updated: June 3, 2026