Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: August 1, 2024

1. Introduction

At ThePositiveReview.com, we believe in full transparency when it comes to our business model and revenue sources. Our website features business reviews, tech comparisons, and industry insights, many of which include affiliate links and sponsored content.

This Affiliate Disclosure explains:
✔ How affiliate marketing works on our website.
✔ What commission-based partnerships we engage in.
✔ How we maintain editorial independence despite earning commissions.
✔ Compliance with FTC, GDPR, CCPA, and global advertising regulations.

By using our website, you acknowledge that some of our content contains affiliate links, and we may earn a commission if you purchase through them.

2. How Affiliate Marketing Works on Our Website

We participate in various affiliate programs, which means:

✅ When you click an affiliate link on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
✅ Affiliate commissions help us fund high-quality, unbiased content for free.
✅ We only recommend trusted services, software, and business tools.

Some key affiliate programs we participate in include:
✔ Amazon Associates
✔ Awin (Affiliate Window)
✔ CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
✔ ShareASale
✔ Rakuten Advertising
✔ Other tech and finance-related affiliate networks

3. Sponsored Content & Paid Collaborations

Along with affiliate links, we may also feature:

✔ Sponsored product reviews
✔ Branded content (case studies, testimonials, etc.)
✔ Paid advertising placements

However, we DO NOT allow:
❌ Biased or dishonest reviews in exchange for money.
❌ Undisclosed paid partnerships.
❌ Companies to pay us for removing negative reviews.

To comply with FTC guidelines, we clearly label all sponsored content with disclaimers such as:

"This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission. However, our reviews remain unbiased and independent."

4. Editorial Independence & Trust Policy

We maintain 100% editorial independence and ensure that:

✅ Our product rankings, comparisons, and reviews are based on real research and testing.
✅ We never accept payments for falsifying reviews.
✅ If a product is not up to our standards, we do not recommend it, even if an affiliate program is available.
✅ Our affiliate relationships do not influence our content selection or recommendations.

5. Compliance with FTC, GDPR & CCPA Regulations

We strictly adhere to global advertising and consumer protection laws, including:

5.1. FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Guidelines (USA)

✔ All affiliate links are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC Endorsement Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255).
✔ Sponsored posts contain clear disclaimers at the beginning of articles.
✔ We do not make misleading claims or false endorsements.

5.2. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) (EU)

✔ Users must consent to cookies and tracking technologies related to affiliate marketing.
✔ EU residents can request data deletion or opt-out of affiliate tracking.

5.3. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) (USA)

✔ California residents can opt-out of affiliate-based tracking cookies.
✔ Users can request a copy of data collected for affiliate marketing purposes.

5.4. CNIL (France) & ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)

✔ We follow strict cookie consent regulations for tracking affiliate conversions.

6. Your Choices & How to Opt Out

We respect user preferences regarding affiliate tracking and ad personalization.

✔ You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
✔ Use opt-out tools such as:

7. Liability Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, we do not control product pricing, availability, or terms on third-party affiliate websites.

✔ ThePositiveReview.com is not responsible for refunds, disputes, or service issues with third-party vendors.
✔ We encourage readers to research products before making financial commitments.

For any customer service issues, please contact the vendor directly.

8. Changes to This Affiliate Disclosure

✔ This disclosure is updated periodically to reflect new regulations and business partnerships.
✔ Major updates will be announced via email or website notifications.

The last updated date is always displayed at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding our affiliate partnerships, contact:

📍 Service Address:
1330 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10019

📧 Email: info@thepositivereview.com

📞 Contact Person: Ben Chaudes