Last updated: July 24, 2026.
Transparency matters to us, so we want to be completely clear about how InternetTwist makes money. This Affiliate Disclosure explains what affiliate links are, how we use them, and the standards we hold ourselves to. In plain terms: some of the links on internettwist.com are affiliate links, and if you buy something through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
What Affiliate Marketing Means
Affiliate marketing is a common way that independent publishers fund their work. When we mention a product or service, we sometimes include a special tracking link to a retailer or company. If you click that link and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a modest referral fee. It is similar to recommending a good restaurant to a friend, except that here the business shares a small part of the sale with us for sending a customer their way. These commissions help us keep the lights on and continue publishing free, in-depth guides.
FTC Compliance (16 CFR Part 255)
We follow the guidelines set out by the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its rules on endorsements and testimonials, found at 16 CFR Part 255. Those rules require that any “material connection” between a publisher and the products it recommends be disclosed clearly and conspicuously. A commission we might earn is exactly such a connection, and this page, along with notices placed near affiliate links where appropriate, is how we disclose it. Our goal is that you always know when a link may earn us money, so you can weigh our recommendations accordingly. You can read more about these guidelines at the FTC website.
How Our Affiliate Links Work
When you click an affiliate link on InternetTwist, a small file called a cookie may be stored in your browser. That cookie tells the retailer that you arrived from our Site, so that if you complete a purchase within the retailer’s tracking window, the sale is credited to us. Affiliate links do not change the price you pay, do not follow you around to collect personal profiles for us, and do not obligate you to buy anything. You are always free to visit any retailer directly instead of using our link.
Amazon Associates Program
InternetTwist is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click certain links to Amazon on our Site and make an eligible purchase, we may receive a small commission. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We may participate in other reputable affiliate programs as well, and the same standards described on this page apply to all of them.
No Extra Cost to You
This is worth repeating because it is important: using our affiliate links never costs you anything extra. The price you pay is exactly the same as it would be if you found the product on your own. The commission comes out of the retailer’s margin, not your pocket. If anything, we hope our guides save you time and help you avoid buying the wrong thing.
Our Opinions Remain Independent
The presence of an affiliate relationship never buys a positive review or a spot on one of our lists. We form our opinions first, based on research, testing, and the needs of our readers, and we add affiliate links afterward only where they are genuinely relevant. We are just as willing to tell you when we think a popular product is not worth your money. If a company offers us a commission but we do not believe in the product, we simply will not recommend it. Our editorial independence is described in more detail in our Editorial Policy.
How We Choose What to Recommend
When we suggest a product or service, we weigh factors such as quality, value, reliability, real-world performance, and how well it fits the reader we are writing for. Where possible, we test items ourselves or draw on firsthand experience and reputable expert sources. A recommendation reflects our honest assessment at the time of writing; products change, prices move, and better options appear, so we revisit popular guides and update them as needed.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
In addition to affiliate links, InternetTwist displays advertising and may occasionally publish sponsored content. Sponsored content is always clearly labeled so you can distinguish it from our independent editorial work, and paid placement never determines our honest opinion. To understand how advertising cookies and data collection work on the Site, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Your Trust
Affiliate income only works if you trust our recommendations, so protecting that trust is more valuable to us than any single commission. That is why we disclose these relationships openly and keep our advice honest. Please also read our Disclaimer, which explains that our content is for general information and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.
Affiliate Cookies and Your Privacy
Affiliate tracking relies on cookies set by the retailer or the affiliate network, not by InternetTwist, and those cookies are governed by that third party’s own privacy and cookie policies. They typically expire after a set period, which can range from a single day to several weeks depending on the program. You can clear or block these cookies through your browser settings at any time without affecting your ability to read our content, though doing so may prevent a purchase from being credited to us. For more detail on how cookies work across the Site, please see our Cookie Policy.
International Readers
Affiliate programs and their disclosure requirements vary from country to country. Regardless of where you are located, we choose to disclose our affiliate relationships openly, because we believe clear disclosure is simply the right way to treat our readers. If local rules in your region are stricter than the FTC guidelines we follow, we aim to meet the higher standard.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time as our partnerships and the applicable rules evolve. The current version will always appear on this page with the revised date shown at the top.
Questions
If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or how a particular link works, we are happy to explain. Contact us any time at hello@internettwist.com.