Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: September 29, 2024

Last updated: December 22, 2024

At Health-Compass.org, our mission is to empower you with actionable, research-backed insights for living a healthier, more balanced life. We know how overwhelming it can be to navigate the health and wellness space, and we’re here to make that easier by sharing trusted recommendations and expert advice.

That said, running a website like Health Compass requires time, effort, and resources. To continue providing free, high-quality content, we’ve partnered with companies through the Amazon Affiliates Program. This partnership allow us to generate revenue without relying on intrusive ads or paywalls, so we can focus on delivering the value you deserve.

We want to be upfront and transparent about how these affiliate relationships work and how they affect our content. Below, we’ll explain why we’ve chosen to work with affiliates, how we ensure the integrity of our recommendations, and what that means for you as a valued reader.

Why We Offer Affiliate Links

At Health Compass, we’ve made a conscious decision to use affiliate links because they help us maintain the high standards you’ve come to expect from our site. Here’s why:

  • Sustainability: Operating a platform with expert content, rigorous research, and regular updates takes a lot of resources. Affiliate earnings allow us to keep the site free and accessible to everyone.
  • Independence and Flexibility: We’ve chosen to partner with the Amazon Affiliate Program because it allows us to recommend virtually any product on their platform, from any brand, without bias or obligation. This means we’re free to choose the products we genuinely believe are the best fit for your needs, rather than being limited to specific brands or sponsors.
  • Fairness: Affiliate commissions are a way for us to earn support for the value we provide, without increasing costs for you. The price you pay for products remains the same whether or not you use our links.

Your trust is incredibly important to us. That’s why every product recommendation is made with care, backed by evidence, and aligned with our holistic health philosophy.

How We Choose the Products We Recommend

We don’t take our recommendations lightly. Health Compass is committed to suggesting only those products that meet the highest standards for quality, safety, and effectiveness. Here’s how we make our choices:

  • Scientific Research: We look for products supported by credible scientific studies and, where applicable, verified by third-party lab results. This ensures the products we recommend have a solid foundation of evidence.
  • Alignment with Holistic Health: Before recommending any supplement or product, we encourage readers to prioritize a balanced, nutritious diet and lifestyle. Supplements are not a substitute for real food or proper rest—they’re just one piece of the puzzle.
  • Rigorous Testing: Whenever possible, we test the products ourselves or rely on trusted feedback from unbiased sources. Our team evaluates the ingredients, efficacy, and safety of each product.
  • Reader-Focused Value: Finally, we only recommend products that we genuinely believe can benefit you. Whether it’s a supplement, a kitchen gadget, or a fitness tool, our goal is to help you make informed decisions that enhance your well-being.

By partnering with Amazon Affiliates, we’re able to choose from an extensive range of products without restrictions. This independence ensures that our recommendations are based solely on quality and relevance—not corporate agreements or sponsorships.

We’ll never promote something we wouldn’t use ourselves or suggest to a loved one. Every recommendation is designed to fit within our philosophy of natural, sustainable health.

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

Health Compass is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com (USA) and its international counterparts, including (but not limited to):

  • Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom)
  • Amazon.de (Germany)
  • Amazon.ca (Canada)
  • Amazon.fr (France)
  • Amazon.it (Italy)
  • Amazon.es (Spain)
  • Amazon.co.jp (Japan)

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This partnership allows us to recommend a wide range of products across various regions, making it easier for our international readers to find the items that suit their needs. Regardless of where you are, you can shop with confidence knowing you’re accessing products from one of the most trusted marketplaces in the world.

Why Amazon Affiliates Works for You

We believe the Amazon Affiliate Program is an excellent choice for Health Compass and our readers. Here’s why:

  • Global Reach: By partnering with Amazon’s international websites, we can serve our audience no matter where they are, offering seamless access to health products, supplements, and wellness tools in their region.
  • Comprehensive Selection and Independence: With millions of products to choose from, we’re free to recommend only those that meet our strict standards for quality and relevance—ensuring that our recommendations are unbiased and entirely reader-focused. By partnering with Amazon, we’re able to maintain our independence, transparency, and commitment to recommending only the best for you.
  • Reliability: Amazon is a globally recognized name known for its secure transactions, customer-first policies, and fast, reliable shipping. When we suggest an Amazon product, you can feel confident in the shopping experience.

Legal and Trademark Information

To ensure transparency and compliance, we include the following legal notes:

Liability Disclaimer: Health Compass is not responsible for issues related to products purchased through Amazon, including but not limited to delivery delays, defects, or manufacturer warranties. We encourage you to read product descriptions, reviews, and details directly on Amazon’s website before making a purchase.

Affiliate Earnings: When you click on an affiliate link to any Amazon site from our website and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us sustain Health Compass and continue providing high-quality content.

Trademark Notice: Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. Our participation in the Amazon Affiliate Program does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by Amazon.com or its subsidiaries.

How Amazon Affiliate Links Work

Affiliate links function as tracking links that identify Health Compass as the source of your visit to Amazon. Here’s how it works:

  • When you click an Amazon link from our site, a tracking code is applied to your browser. This code lets Amazon know that you came from Health Compass.
  • If you purchase any product during that visit (whether or not it’s the product we specifically linked to), we may earn a commission from the sale.
  • This process does not increase the cost of the products you purchase, and it does not alter the shopping experience for you in any way. All purchases remain private, and we do not receive any personal information about buyers—only that a purchase was made through our affiliate link.

FTC Compliance

Health Compass is committed to full transparency and compliance with the guidelines set by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding affiliate marketing and endorsements. The FTC requires that any material relationship between an advertiser and the content creator be disclosed to the audience. This means that whenever we include affiliate links on our Website, we must clearly disclose this relationship to our readers.

To ensure compliance:

  • Disclosure Placement: Any page or blog post containing affiliate links will include a clear disclosure at the beginning of the content. This disclosure informs readers that we may earn a commission from purchases made through those links. We aim to make this information visible and easy to understand, so you’re fully informed from the start.
  • Clarity and Accessibility: We ensure that disclosures are written in simple language and are placed in a location that’s easy to find—typically at the top of the page, directly after the introduction of the article.
  • Unbiased Content: Our affiliate relationships do not influence the products we recommend. All recommendations are based on thorough research and align with our commitment to providing you with the most accurate and trustworthy health information.

You can find more information about the FTC’s rules on advertising and endorsements by visiting their website.

For more details on how we handle your personal data and ensure privacy, please visit our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. By using our site, you also agree to our Terms of Use, which outline your responsibilities as a user of our content and services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update these Affiliate Disclosures, as well as our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on the respective pages, and we encourage you to review them regularly.

Contact Us

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