Affiliate Disclosure

How SaveSmart Works

SaveSmart is a free browser extension that helps you save money by automatically finding and applying coupon codes, comparing prices, and alerting you to deals. We believe in transparency about how we operate and how we generate revenue.

Our mission is to help you save as much money as possible on your online purchases. To keep our service free for users, we participate in affiliate marketing programs with various online retailers.

What Are Affiliate Commissions?

When you click on a deal, use a coupon code, or make a purchase through SaveSmart, we may receive a small commission from the retailer. This is called affiliate marketing or performance-based advertising.

Key points to understand:

• No Extra Cost to You: Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer, not by you. The price you pay is the same whether you use SaveSmart or not.
• You Still Save Money: Even though we earn a commission, you still get the full discount from the coupon code or deal. Our commission is separate from your savings.
• Commission Amounts Vary: Different retailers pay different commission rates, typically ranging from 1% to 15% of the purchase amount.
• Not All Purchases Generate Commissions: We don't receive commissions on every purchase. Some stores aren't part of affiliate programs, and some purchases don't qualify.

Our Affiliate Relationships

We have affiliate relationships with thousands of online retailers. These include major retailers like:

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Target
• Best Buy
• Macy's
• And many more...

We work with various affiliate networks and programs including:

• Amazon Associates
• Commission Junction (CJ)
• ShareASale
• Rakuten Advertising
• Impact
• Direct retailer affiliate programs

Our Commitment to You

Despite earning affiliate commissions, we are committed to:

• Finding You the Best Deals: We prioritize finding you the biggest savings, not the highest commission for us. If a store offers a 30% off coupon but no commission, we'll still show it to you.
• Honest Recommendations: We never promote a deal solely because it pays us more. Our algorithms are designed to maximize your savings, not our revenue.
• Transparency: We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships and how we make money. We believe you have the right to know.
• Keeping SaveSmart Free: Affiliate commissions allow us to offer SaveSmart completely free to users. No subscription fees, no premium tiers.

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content, including blog posts, deal rankings, and store reviews, is not influenced by affiliate relationships. We maintain strict editorial independence and base our recommendations on:

• Actual savings potential for users
• Coupon code validity and success rates
• User reviews and feedback
• Store reputation and reliability
• Quality of products and customer service

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. The FTC requires that we disclose any material connection between SaveSmart and the retailers we promote.

We are committed to following all applicable laws and regulations regarding affiliate marketing and consumer protection.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us:

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