Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: December 2024
FTC Disclosure Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), we want to be transparent about how ParentCareGuide earns revenue.
How We Make Money
ParentCareGuide is a free resource supported by:
- Affiliate partnerships: We may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases from our partner companies.
- Display advertising: We display ads through Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks.
- Sponsored content: Occasionally, we may publish sponsored articles. These will always be clearly labeled.
What This Means for You
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor's website. Using our links simply helps support the free content we provide.
Our Affiliate Partners
We may have affiliate relationships with companies in these categories:
- Medical alert systems: Companies providing emergency response devices for seniors
- Senior care services: Home care agencies and care facility directories
- Insurance providers: Long-term care insurance and Medicare supplement providers
- Legal services: Estate planning and legal document services
- Home safety products: Grab bars, ramps, and other accessibility products
- Health and wellness: Medication management tools and health monitoring devices
- Books and educational resources: Caregiving guides and educational materials
Amazon Associates Disclosure
ParentCareGuide 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.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an Amazon link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.
Our Editorial Independence
We want to be absolutely clear about our editorial standards:
- We never accept payment for positive reviews. Our recommendations are based on research, not compensation.
- Affiliate relationships do not influence our content. We recommend products and services we genuinely believe will help caregivers, regardless of whether we earn a commission.
- We disclose affiliate relationships. When a link is an affiliate link, we'll make that clear.
- We recommend free alternatives. We always try to include free or low-cost options, not just products that earn us money.
Why We Use Affiliate Marketing
Creating comprehensive, well-researched caregiving resources takes significant time and effort. Affiliate commissions help us:
- Keep the website running (hosting, maintenance, security)
- Create new helpful content regularly
- Update existing articles to keep information accurate
- Keep most of our content free and accessible to all caregivers
How to Identify Affiliate Links
In our content, affiliate links may be:
- Labeled with disclosures like "affiliate link" or "we may earn a commission"
- Contained in product recommendation boxes
- Included in comparison tables
We strive to make affiliate relationships obvious, but if you're ever unsure, you can assume that links to commercial products or services may be affiliate links.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@parentcareguide.com.
We believe in complete transparency. Your trust is more valuable to us than any affiliate commission.