Affiliate Disclosure & Marketing Policy

1. What is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a way for websites to earn revenue by promoting products or services. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small commission at no additional cost to you.

This helps us maintain and improve Directory Glue while keeping our content free for users.

2. Our Affiliate Relationships

Directory Glue is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate advertising programs. These programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products.

We may also participate in affiliate programs with:

• Amazon Associates (Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, etc.)
• Other adhesive and hardware retailers
• Manufacturer affiliate programs

3. How We Use Affiliate Links

Throughout Directory Glue, you may encounter links to products on third-party websites, particularly Amazon. These links are affiliate links, which means:

• We may earn a commission if you click the link and make a purchase
• The price you pay is the same (or sometimes lower) than if you went directly to the retailer
• We only recommend products we believe are relevant and useful to our users
• Our editorial content and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate relationships

4. Our Editorial Independence

Important: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our content, reviews, or recommendations. We maintain strict editorial independence:

• We provide honest, unbiased information about adhesives and materials
• Product recommendations are based on compatibility data, user needs, and technical specifications
• We do not accept payment to feature or promote specific products
• Negative reviews or warnings are included when relevant, regardless of affiliate status

5. Identifying Affiliate Links

While we strive to be transparent, you can generally identify affiliate links by:

• Links that direct to Amazon or other retailers
• Product recommendation sections
• "Buy on Amazon" or similar call-to-action buttons

If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can always search for products directly on retailer websites using the product names we provide.

6. Your Privacy

When you click on affiliate links, you may be redirected to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review their policies.

We may share limited information (such as that you clicked a link) with our affiliate partners, but this does not include personal identifying information unless you make a purchase. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

7. No Additional Cost to You

Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay for products. The commission we receive comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your purchase price.

In some cases, affiliate links may even provide you with special discounts or promotional offers.

8. Product Availability and Pricing

We are not responsible for:

• Product availability on third-party websites
• Pricing changes or inaccuracies
• Product quality or fulfillment issues
• Shipping, returns, or customer service matters

All product purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the retailer from which you purchase.

9. FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on affiliate marketing. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how we monetize Directory Glue.

This disclosure satisfies our obligation to inform you that we may receive compensation when you use our affiliate links.

10. Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us:

Email: contact@directoryglue.com