Last Updated: February 20, 2025

1. Purpose of This Disclosure

This Affiliate Disclosure explains how Disousa Blog (“Disousa,” “we,” “our,” or “the Site”) uses affiliate links, earns commissions, and complies with advertising transparency laws in the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and other global jurisdictions.

Transparency is a core part of our commitment to user trust.

2. What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow merchants to identify that a visitor came from our website.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Commissions help support the Site and allow us to continue providing free content.

3. FTC Disclosure (United States)

In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255):

Some links on this Site are affiliate links.
This means we may receive compensation if you click or purchase through them.
We always provide honest opinions, experiences, and assessments.
Any compensation received does not influence our editorial content.

Affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly and conspicuously, including:

In-content disclosures (e.g., “This post contains affiliate links…”)
Near affiliate links
On product recommendation pages

We do not participate in undisclosed sponsored content.

4. EU Disclosure (European Union)

Disousa Blog complies with:

Directive 2005/29/EC (Unfair Commercial Practices Directive)
Directive 2011/83/EU (Consumer Rights Directive)
Digital Services Act (DSA), where applicable

These laws require:

Clear identification of commercial relationships
Honest presentation of affiliate recommendations
No hidden advertising
No misleading omissions

Where required, posts will indicate when:

A link is an affiliate link
A recommendation results in compensation
A merchant relationship exists

EU visitors will see disclosures in locations mandated by law.

5. UK Disclosure (CMA Guidelines)

Disousa Blog complies with CMA and ASA rules:

All commercial content is labeled clearly (e.g., “AD”, “Affiliate Link”)
Disclosures appear before or beside affiliate links
We do not hide affiliate links or use dark patterns

This ensures honesty, transparency, and consumer protection.

6. Amazon Associates Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate, Disousa Blog earns from qualifying purchases.

Per Amazon’s Operating Agreement:

“Disousa Blog 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.”

This notice is displayed wherever Amazon affiliate links appear.

7. Other Affiliate Programs We May Use

We may also participate in programs offered by:

Commission Junction (CJ)
Impact
Awin
Rakuten
ShareASale
ClickBank
Digistore24
Individual merchant affiliate programs

Each program uses tracking cookies or IDs to ensure proper commission credit.

See our Cookie Policy for details on cookie usage.

8. How Affiliate Relationships Affect Content

They do not compromise editorial independence.

We do not:

Recommend products solely for commissions
Accept compensation in exchange for positive reviews
Allow advertisers to influence article creation

All opinions are our own.

We only recommend products we believe offer real value.

9. Compensation Model

We may earn compensation through:

Pay-per-sale (commission when you buy)
Pay-per-click
Pay-per-lead
Sponsored posts (clearly marked “Sponsored”)
Display advertising

We will always disclose when content is:

Sponsored
Paid
Commission-supported

10. How You Can Identify Affiliate Links on Our Site

We use clear formatting such as:

“(affiliate link)”
“AD”
“Sponsored” (if applicable)
Tooltips or banners near links

Examples:

This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Recommended product ✔ (affiliate link)

Affiliate disclosures will always appear before or near the first affiliate link on the page.

11. No Additional Cost to You

Clicking an affiliate link:

Does not increase the price you pay
Does not change your checkout experience
Does not affect your purchasing rights

Merchants pay us directly, not you.

12. Your Privacy

Affiliate links may involve cookies or tracking technologies.
We comply with:

GDPR
ePrivacy Directive
CCPA/CPRA
Global privacy laws

EU visitors must give explicit consent for tracking cookies before affiliate technology is activated.

See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details.

13. Changes to This Affiliate Disclosure

We may update this policy at any time.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of updated disclosures.

14. Contact Information

For questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure practices:

Disousa Blog – Compliance Office
Email: disousamail@gmail.com