Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: December 2024

How We Make Money

SP Vegan is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you.

This affiliate revenue helps us cover the costs of running this website, including:

  • Purchasing products to test and review
  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Research and content creation
  • Staff compensation

Our Commitment to Honest Reviews

We want to be crystal clear: affiliate relationships never influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations.

  • We review products because they're worth reviewing, not because of affiliate potential
  • Our ratings and rankings are based solely on product quality and value
  • We include negative reviews and honest criticisms even when we have affiliate relationships
  • We regularly recommend products that don't have affiliate programs when they're the best option

Which Links Are Affiliate Links?

Links that direct you to purchase products from retailers (like Amazon, brand websites, etc.) are typically affiliate links. These links are clearly labeled as leading to external retailers.

Internal links to other pages on SP Vegan are not affiliate links.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

We are currently participants in the following affiliate programs:

  • Amazon Associates Program - Amazon.com and related sites
  • ShareASale - Various vegan and ethical brands
  • CJ Affiliate - Various retailers and brands
  • Direct Brand Partnerships - Individual brand affiliate programs

Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or receive free products for review. When this occurs:

  • Sponsored content is always clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership"
  • Products received for free are disclosed in the review
  • Our editorial opinion is never influenced by sponsorship or free products
  • We only accept sponsorships from brands that align with our vegan and cruelty-free values

Product Testing

We purchase the majority of products we review with our own funds or affiliate revenue. This allows us to maintain independence and provide unbiased reviews.

When we receive products for free from brands, we disclose this fact in the review and maintain the same critical standards we apply to products we purchase ourselves.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. We believe in full transparency with our readers about how we make money and how it might affect our content.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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