Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: December 08, 2024
1. Introduction
This Affiliate Disclosure is provided by Golf Giveaway Guy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) to inform you about our affiliate relationships and how they may affect your experience on our website, www.golfgiveawayguy.com. We are committed to transparency and honesty in all our business practices, including our participation in affiliate marketing programs.
2. What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a form of advertising where we may earn a commission by promoting products or services offered by other companies. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small percentage of the sale as compensation.
3. Our Affiliate Relationships
Golf Giveaway Guy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates Program
We may add or remove affiliate relationships at any time without notice.
4. Identification of Affiliate Links
We strive to clearly identify affiliate links on our website. These links may be denoted by:
- Textual disclosure near the link
- A specific CSS class applied to affiliate links
- A hover-over tooltip indicating the affiliate nature of the link
However, you should assume that any links to third-party products or services on our site may be affiliate links.
5. Impact on Product Recommendations
While we may receive compensation through affiliate links, we maintain editorial integrity in our content. Our product recommendations and reviews are based on genuine opinions, research, and/or personal experience. We do not allow financial incentives to influence our content, product recommendations, or reviews.
6. Compensation Disclosure
The compensation we receive from affiliate programs may vary. Typically, it is a percentage of the sale price of products or services purchased through our affiliate links. In some cases, we may receive a flat fee for each referral or action taken through our links.
7. No Additional Cost to You
Using our affiliate links does not result in any additional cost to you. The prices for products or services are the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website.
8. Cookie Duration
When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your browser. This cookie typically lasts between 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the affiliate program. If you make a purchase within this timeframe after clicking our link, we may receive a commission.
9. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that we may receive a commission when you make purchases through our Amazon affiliate links.
10. FTC Compliance Statement
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
11. Your Acknowledgment
By using our website and clicking on affiliate links, you acknowledge that you understand our affiliate relationships and that we may receive compensation for your purchases or actions.
12. Opting Out
If you prefer not to participate in our affiliate marketing programs, you can avoid clicking on any links on our site that you believe may be affiliate links. Alternatively, you can clear your browser cookies after visiting our site and before making a purchase on an affiliate partner’s site.
13. Changes to This Disclosure
We reserve the right to modify this Affiliate Disclosure at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this disclosure constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this Affiliate Disclosure, please contact us at:
Golf Giveaway Guy
Email: info@golfgiveawayguy.com