Affiliate Disclosure
How we earn money and maintain editorial integrity.
Last updated: January 2026Some links on CLANSAY are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our work and keeps the site running.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow merchants to know a visitor came from our site. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase:
- The merchant tracks the referral through a cookie
- If you complete a purchase, we receive a small commission
- You pay the same price as you would without the affiliate link
This is a standard industry practice that helps content creators like us continue producing free, helpful content.
Our Commitment to You
At CLANSAY, editorial integrity is non-negotiable. Here's what we promise:
Honest Reviews
We never let affiliate relationships influence our recommendations. If a product isn't good, we'll say so — even if it means missing out on commissions.
Merit-Based Selection
Products are featured because they're genuinely useful, not because they offer the highest commissions. Our SIEF methodology ensures every recommendation is backed by research.
Clear Disclosure
We clearly identify articles that contain affiliate links. You'll never be surprised or misled about our relationships with merchants.
No Pay-to-Play
Companies cannot pay for placement in our articles. Rankings and recommendations are based solely on product quality and user value.
How We Choose Products to Recommend
Every product recommendation goes through our SIEF qualification process:
- Search Intent Analysis: We identify what people are actually searching for and what problems they need solved.
- Product Research: We research available solutions, comparing features, reviews, and value.
- Testing When Possible: For many products, we test hands-on before recommending.
- Honest Evaluation: We highlight both pros and cons — no product is perfect.
Only after a product passes our evaluation do we consider whether an affiliate program exists. The affiliate relationship is always secondary to product quality.
Our Affiliate Partners
We work with reputable affiliate programs including, but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates: Product links to Amazon.com and regional Amazon sites
- Software & SaaS Programs: Direct partnerships with software companies
- Affiliate Networks: ShareASale, Impact, and similar platforms
This list may change as we add or remove partnerships. We only partner with companies whose products we can genuinely recommend.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
We believe in complete transparency. If you have any questions about:
- Whether a specific link is an affiliate link
- How we chose a particular product to recommend
- Our relationship with any merchant or brand
Please don't hesitate to reach out:
Email: hello@clansay.com
Or use our Contact Form.