Best Pet Tech participates in affiliate advertising programs including Amazon Associates, Chewy Affiliates, and partnerships with pet technology manufacturers. This disclosure explains what this means for you as a reader and how we maintain editorial integrity.
What This Means
When you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us:
- Purchase products for testing and review: We buy most products we review to ensure unbiased testing
- Maintain and improve our website: Cover hosting costs, security, and site maintenance
- Create free resources and guides: Develop helpful content like buying guides and comparison charts
- Keep our content free for readers: Allow us to provide valuable information without paywalls
- Invest in better testing equipment: Purchase tools that help us provide more accurate product evaluations
Your purchase price remains exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate directly to the retailer. The commission comes from the retailer, not from you.
Our Review Promise
Affiliate relationships do NOT influence our reviews. We are committed to providing honest, unbiased product evaluations that help you make informed purchasing decisions.
How We Maintain Integrity:
- We test products personally: Before reviewing, we purchase and test products with actual pets in real home environments
- We provide honest pros and cons: Every review highlights both strengths and weaknesses of each product
- We recommend products we genuinely believe in: We won't promote products that don't meet our quality standards, regardless of commission potential
- We disclose when products are gifted: If a manufacturer sends us a product for review, we clearly state this in our review
- We prioritize reader trust: Our reputation and reader trust are more valuable than any individual commission
- We test competitors: We compare products from multiple brands to provide balanced recommendations
Our editorial process is independent of our affiliate relationships. Our writers and reviewers are not incentivized to write positive reviews, and negative reviews are published when products don't meet expectations.
Transparency Standards
We believe in complete transparency about our business relationships:
- Affiliate links are clearly marked: We use disclosure language like "As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases"
- Sponsored content is clearly labeled: Any sponsored posts, reviews, or content are clearly marked with disclaimers
- We disclose gifted products: If we receive a product for free, we state this clearly in our review
- This disclosure is easily accessible: Linked in our footer and included in relevant articles
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
- Amazon Associates: We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through Amazon affiliate links
- Chewy Affiliates: Commissions on pet product purchases from Chewy.com
- Manufacturer Partnerships: Direct affiliate relationships with select pet technology manufacturers
All affiliate programs we participate in comply with FTC guidelines and require clear disclosure of affiliate relationships.
Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships enable us to:
- Maintain editorial independence from advertisers
- Test products without financial pressure from manufacturers
- Provide free, accessible content to all readers
- Invest in comprehensive product testing
We never accept payment for positive reviews. If a manufacturer offers payment for a favorable review, we decline. Our reviews are based solely on product performance and value.
Questions or Concerns?
We value your trust and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial process, or want to report a concern, please contact us:
Email: info@bestpettech.com
We read every email and take reader feedback seriously.