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Effective Date: March 1, 2024
Last Updated: February 1, 2025
PeacockCichlid.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to transparency and integrity in how we provide information and recommendations. This Affiliate Disclosure Policy explains how we participate in affiliate programs, how it impacts you, and what you should know when using our website.
1. What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a performance-based advertising model where websites earn a commission by promoting third-party products or services. When users click on affiliate links and make a purchase, the website owner receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer.
2. Our Participation in Affiliate Programs
PeacockCichlid.com is a participant in several affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
✔ Amazon Associates Program
✔ Other reputable aquarium and pet product affiliate networks
These programs allow us to recommend high-quality products and earn a commission when visitors purchase through our affiliate links.
How Affiliate Links Work
- If you click on an affiliate link on our website, a small tracking cookie is placed in your browser to credit the sale to our account.
- If you complete a purchase within a certain timeframe, we earn a commission from the retailer.
- This does not affect the price you pay—you get the same pricing as if you visited the retailer directly.
We do not receive any personal information about your purchase; all transactions occur on the third-party seller’s platform.
3. Why Do We Use Affiliate Links?
The commissions earned through affiliate programs help us:
✔ Maintain and improve PeacockCichlid.com
✔ Conduct in-depth research and provide valuable, unbiased content
✔ Cover operational costs, such as website hosting, security, and content development
Using affiliate links allows us to keep our content free for all users while ensuring we can continue providing high-quality, expert-level guidance.
4. Our Commitment to Honest Recommendations
At PeacockCichlid.com, our reputation and your trust matter.
✅ We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe in.
✅ We do not accept payment for biased reviews or favorable placements.
✅ Our product recommendations are based on thorough research, experience, and community feedback.
✅ We disclose when a link is an affiliate link in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
Even though we earn commissions, our priority is always to provide honest, reliable, and practical advice to our audience.
5. Third-Party Websites & Liability
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, you are interacting with a third-party website. We do not control or have any responsibility for:
❌ The availability, quality, or performance of products
❌ Pricing, promotions, or discounts on external sites
❌ Customer service, returns, warranties, or refunds
❌ Data collection or privacy policies of third-party websites
Before purchasing, we encourage you to review the terms and policies of the retailer to ensure you are comfortable with their services.
6. Compliance with FTC Guidelines
We fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on affiliate marketing and advertising disclosure. The FTC requires that websites disclose any financial relationships that could influence content.
How We Disclose Affiliate Links
To comply with FTC regulations, we:
✔ Clearly indicate when a post contains affiliate links
✔ Include a disclosure at the beginning of articles with affiliate links
✔ Do not use misleading or hidden links
Our goal is to ensure that users fully understand when a financial relationship exists between our website and third-party merchants.
7. Your Support Matters!
When you make a purchase through our affiliate links, you’re directly supporting PeacockCichlid.com at no extra cost to you. These commissions allow us to continue providing free, expert-level content and maintain the site.
We truly appreciate your support and trust in our recommendations!
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Affiliate Disclosure Policy at any time. When changes occur:
- The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised.
- Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updates.
We encourage users to check this page periodically for the latest information.
9. Contact Information
For any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure Policy, feel free to reach out to us:
📧 Email: info@peacockcichlid.com
🌐 Website: www.peacockcichlid.com