Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

FTC Disclosure Statement

REQUIRED NOTICE: This website contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you click certain links and make purchases. This disclosure is required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The Global Hearth Collective, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates multiple recipe websites and participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products and services.

In simple terms: When you click certain links on our sites and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Definition

Affiliate links are special tracking links that contain unique codes identifying traffic from our website. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the merchant knows you came from our site and pays us a commission.

How They Work

You click a product link on our site
You’re redirected to the merchant’s website
You make a purchase (or take another qualifying action)
The merchant pays us a small commission
You pay the same price – commissions don’t increase your cost

Identification

How to Identify Affiliate Links:

May contain tracking codes in the URL
Often include disclosure text nearby (e.g., “affiliate link”)
Typically link to product pages or merchant sites
May redirect through affiliate networks

We Strive to Mark Affiliate Links, but not all links may be clearly labeled. Assume any product recommendation link may be an affiliate link.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Amazon Associates Program

We are participants 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.

Amazon Required Disclosure:

“As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.”

What This Means:

When you purchase through our Amazon links, we earn a small commission
Commissions are paid by Amazon, not added to your price
You pay the same price as if you went directly to Amazon
Commissions vary by product category (typically 1-10%)

Amazon Sites We Link To:

Amazon.com (United States)
Amazon.ca (Canada)
Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom)
Other Amazon international sites

Amazon Cookie Duration: 24 hours

If you click our link, we earn commission on qualifying purchases made within 24 hours
Even if you don’t buy the specific product we linked to, qualifying purchases in that session may earn us commission

Other Affiliate Networks

We participate in affiliate programs through multiple networks, including but not limited to:

ShareASale:

Various kitchen equipment brands
Specialty ingredient suppliers
Baking tools and accessories

CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction):

Major retailer affiliate programs
Kitchen appliance manufacturers
Food and ingredient brands

Rakuten Advertising:

Department store affiliates
Specialty cookware brands
Kitchen equipment retailers

Impact:

Direct-to-consumer brands
Subscription services
Kitchen and home goods

Awin:

International merchant programs
Specialty food retailers
Kitchen brands

Direct Affiliate Relationships

We may have direct affiliate relationships with individual brands and companies, including:

Kitchen equipment manufacturers
Baking supply companies
Ingredient suppliers
Cookware brands
Small kitchen appliance brands
Food subscription services
Online cooking courses

What We Earn Commissions On

Types of Eligible Actions

We may earn commissions when you:

Make Purchases:

Buy products we’ve linked to
Buy other items during the same session
Complete purchases within the cookie window

Sign Up for Services:

Create accounts
Start free trials
Subscribe to services

Take Other Actions:

Fill out forms
Request quotes
Download apps or resources

Commission Rates

Commission rates vary widely:

Amazon: Typically 1-10% depending on product category
Other Programs: Range from 2-30% depending on merchant and product
Subscription Services: Sometimes flat fees or recurring commissions
High-Value Items: Often lower percentages but higher dollar amounts

Examples (rates change frequently):

Books: 4.5%
Kitchen & Dining: 4-6%
Grocery items: 1%
Premium appliances: 3-8%
Subscription boxes: $10-50 per signup

Your Costs & Prices

No Extra Cost to You

IMPORTANT: Affiliate commissions do NOT increase the price you pay.

How It Works:

Merchants set their own prices
Commissions are paid by merchants from their profit margin
You pay the same price whether you use our link or not
Sometimes our affiliate codes include special discounts

Price Accuracy

WE CANNOT GUARANTEE:

Current prices are accurate
Prices won’t change after we publish
Sale prices are still active
Products are in stock

Amazon Price Changes: Amazon prices change frequently, sometimes multiple times per day. Prices may differ from what we stated in our content.

Always verify current prices and availability on the merchant’s website before purchasing.

Our Honest Recommendations Policy

Editorial Independence

Our recommendations are honest and based on:

Personal experience with products
Research and testing
Reader feedback and reviews
Industry reputation and quality standards

Affiliate Relationships Do NOT:

Determine which products we recommend
Influence our honest opinions
Change our review criteria
Compromise our editorial integrity

We Recommend Products Because:

✅ We genuinely use and like them
✅ They solve real problems
✅ They meet quality standards
✅ They’re appropriate for the recipe/context
✅ We believe they’ll benefit our readers

NOT Because:

❌ They pay high commissions
❌ Brands asked us to promote them
❌ We have exclusive deals
❌ They’re the most expensive option

Full Transparency

WE DISCLOSE:

When we’ve been paid to review products (rarely, and always disclosed)
When we received free products for review
When we have special affiliate arrangements
When we earn higher commissions on certain products

SOMETIMES:

We earn more from one brand than another
Even when commission rates vary, we recommend based on quality
We’ll mention if a similar product has better value even if it pays less

Types of Affiliate Content

Recipe Ingredient Links

In Recipes, We Link To:

Specialty ingredients not found in regular stores
Specific brands we used in testing
Hard-to-find items
High-quality staple ingredients

These Are Often Affiliate Links: You don’t need to buy from our links to make the recipe successfully. They’re provided for convenience and to show exactly what we used.

Product Recommendations

In Articles and Reviews, We Link To:

Kitchen equipment we recommend
Baking tools we use
Cookware and appliances
Ingredients we prefer
Cookbooks and resources

Review Disclosure:

If we received a product for free: DISCLOSED
If we were paid to review it: DISCLOSED
If we bought it ourselves: Usually mentioned
If it’s a long-term favorite: Usually mentioned

Resource Roundups

“Best Of” Lists and Buying Guides:

May contain affiliate links to all listed products
Rankings based on our honest assessment
Commissions don’t influence ranking order
We disclose affiliate relationships at the top

Comparison Content

When Comparing Products:

Some products may have affiliate programs, others may not
We compare honestly regardless of commission availability
Sometimes the best product doesn’t have an affiliate program

Cookies & Tracking

Affiliate Cookies

When You Click Affiliate Links:

A cookie is placed on your device
Tracks your session with the merchant
Attributes purchases to our site
Expires after a set period (e.g., 24 hours to 90 days)

Cookie Duration Varies:

Amazon: 24 hours
Other Programs: 30-90 days typically
Short Windows: Some expire in hours
Long Windows: Some last months

What This Means: If you click our link but make a purchase days later within the cookie window, we may still earn a commission.

Privacy & Data

Affiliate Networks May Collect:

Click data and timestamps
Purchase amounts (not specific product details usually)
Device and browser information
General location data

See Our Privacy Policy for more information about data collection and your rights.

Direct Advertising vs. Affiliate Marketing

The Difference

Affiliate Marketing (This Disclosure):

Pay-per-performance (we earn when you take action)
We choose what products to link
Editorial independence maintained

Display Advertising (Covered in Privacy Policy):

Pay-per-impression or pay-per-click
Ads chosen by ad networks, not us
May appear automatically on our sites

Sponsored Content (Always Disclosed):

We’re paid directly to create content
Always labeled “Sponsored” or “Ad”
Rare on our sites
Full disclosure provided

FTC Compliance

Federal Trade Commission Requirements

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255 (“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”).

FTC Requirements We Follow: ✅ Disclose material connections with brands
✅ Make disclosures clear and conspicuous
✅ Place disclosures near affiliate links
✅ Use clear language, not hidden disclosures
✅ Ensure disclosures are visible on all devices
✅ Don’t hide disclosures in footers or fine print

Material Connection

A “Material Connection” Exists When:

We earn commissions from purchases
We received free products
We have financial relationships with brands
We have special affiliate arrangements

We Disclose All Material Connections:

On pages containing affiliate links
In product reviews using affiliate links
In this comprehensive disclosure page
In sponsored content (when applicable)

Your Choices

You Are Not Obligated

YOU ARE NEVER REQUIRED TO:

Click our affiliate links
Make purchases through our links
Use our affiliate codes
Buy products we recommend

You Can:

Search for products yourself
Go directly to merchant websites
Compare prices elsewhere
Choose alternative products

Supporting Our Work

If You Choose to Use Our Affiliate Links:

You support our free content at no cost to you
Commissions help us:
- Test more recipes
- Buy ingredients and equipment
- Maintain and improve our websites
- Create free content
- Pay for hosting, photography, and operations

We Appreciate Your Support, but we understand if you prefer to shop directly.

Alternative Ways to Support Us

Besides Affiliate Purchases, You Can:

Subscribe to our newsletters
Follow us on social media
Share our recipes with friends
Leave comments and feedback
Cook our recipes and enjoy them!

We Don’t Require Payment or Purchases: All our recipes and content are free. Affiliate commissions help keep it that way.

Disclaimer & Limitations

No Guarantees

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

Product quality or performance
Merchant customer service
Product availability
Current pricing
Shipping times or costs
Compatibility with your needs

Product Responsibility

MERCHANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Product quality and safety
Customer service and support
Returns, refunds, and warranties
Shipping and delivery
Accurate product descriptions

Purchases Are Between You and the Merchant:

We are not the seller
We don’t ship products
We don’t handle returns
We don’t set prices
We don’t control inventory

Product Changes

PRODUCTS MAY:

Be reformulated without our knowledge
Be discontinued
Change in quality
Be different in different regions
Have updated versions

We’re Not Responsible:

If products change after our review
If current products differ from our description
If manufacturers discontinue items

Questions About Affiliate Links

Common Questions

Q: Do I pay more when using affiliate links?
A: No. You pay the same price. Commissions are paid by merchants from their profit.

Q: Can I get the product cheaper elsewhere?
A: Possibly. We recommend comparing prices. We don’t guarantee we have the lowest price.

Q: Why don’t you just link directly?
A: Affiliate programs fund our free content. We need revenue to keep creating recipes.

Q: Do you only recommend products with affiliate programs?
A: No. We recommend products based on quality. Sometimes the best products don’t have affiliate programs, and we recommend them anyway.

Q: How much do you earn per purchase?
A: It varies widely (1-30% typically). Most individual commissions are a few dollars or less.

Q: Do you make a lot of money from affiliates?
A: Affiliate income varies. It helps fund our operations but isn’t our only revenue source. We also display advertising.

Q: Can I trust your recommendations?
A: Yes. We maintain editorial independence and only recommend products we genuinely believe in, regardless of commission rates.

Contact Us About Affiliate Relationships

Questions or Concerns About Our Affiliate Disclosures?

Email: legal@TheGlobalHearth.com
Mail:
The Global Hearth Collective, LLC
Attn: Affiliate Disclosure Inquiries
30 N Gould St Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801
United States

We Welcome:

Questions about specific affiliate relationships
Concerns about disclosure clarity
Feedback on our recommendation practices
Product suggestions

Updates to This Disclosure

WE MAY UPDATE THIS DISCLOSURE:

When we join new affiliate programs
When regulations change
To improve clarity
At any time

Changes Are Effective upon posting with updated “Last Updated” date.

Check This Page Periodically for updates to our affiliate relationships and policies.

This Affiliate Disclosure should be read in conjunction with:

Privacy Policy – How we collect and use data
Terms of Service – Website usage terms
Disclaimer – Liability and warranty disclaimers

Summary

IN PLAIN ENGLISH:

✅ We use affiliate links to earn commissions
✅ You pay the same price with or without our links
✅ Commissions help fund our free content
✅ We only recommend products we genuinely believe in
✅ Affiliate relationships don’t influence our honest opinions
✅ You’re never required to use our links
✅ We comply with FTC disclosure requirements
✅ We appreciate your support

Thank you for reading our recipes and supporting our work!

Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Version: 1.0

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s requirements. We believe in transparency and want you to understand our affiliate relationships. We earn commissions to fund our free content, but we never compromise our honest opinions. Happy cooking!