Last Updated: May 2026

Affiliate Disclosure Statement

BuyingNerd (buyingnerd.com) participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our website. This page explains how these programs work, how they affect (and do not affect) our content, and what it means for you as a reader.

How Affiliate Links Work

Some of the links on BuyingNerd are affiliate links. When you click on one of these links and make a purchase from the retailer website, we may receive a small commission from that sale. This commission is paid by the retailer, not by you. It does not increase the price you pay for any product. You will pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer website. These commissions help us cover the costs of running this website, purchasing products for testing, and producing the free content you read here.

Editorial Integrity

Our affiliate relationships have absolutely no influence on our editorial content, product recommendations, or review scores. We choose which products to review based on reader interest and market relevance, not on which products offer the highest affiliate commissions. Our reviewers evaluate products on their merits and are not informed about commission rates or affiliate terms when writing reviews. If we recommend a product, it is because we genuinely believe it offers good value for our readers, not because it generates more revenue for us. We frequently recommend products even when no affiliate link is available, and we regularly advise against products that do have affiliate programs when they do not meet our standards.

Affiliate Relationships Do Not Influence Ratings

Product ratings on BuyingNerd are determined solely by our testing process and editorial judgment. A product rating is never adjusted upward or downward based on whether we have an affiliate relationship with the retailer or manufacturer. Products from companies we have affiliate agreements with receive the same scrutiny and are held to the same standards as products from companies we have no financial relationship with. If a product disappoints, we will say so honestly regardless of any affiliate arrangement.

Our Affiliate Partners

BuyingNerd currently participates in the following affiliate programs:

• Amazon Associates Program — BuyingNerd 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 and affiliated international Amazon stores.
• Various Tech Retailers — We also maintain affiliate partnerships with a range of technology retailers and brands. These partnerships allow us to link you directly to products at competitive prices from reputable sellers.

We may add or change affiliate partners from time to time. This page will be updated to reflect any significant changes to our affiliate relationships.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). The FTC requires that we disclose any relationship we have with product manufacturers or retailers when we recommend their products. We take this requirement seriously and strive for full transparency with our readers. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, you can reach us at contact@buyingnerd.com.

Your Support Matters

When you choose to use our affiliate links to make a purchase, you are directly supporting BuyingNerd at no extra cost to yourself. This support allows us to continue testing products, publishing free reviews and guides, and maintaining this website. We appreciate every reader who supports us this way, and we remain committed to earning that trust through honest, helpful content.