Last Updated: [9/28/2025 ]
1. Introduction
savvyou participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases through savvyou.com.
These commissions come at absolutely no additional cost to you. In fact, you’ll often get the same price (or sometimes even a better deal) when using our links. The commissions we earn help us maintain this website and continue providing free, helpful travel content to our readers.
2. How It Works
What Are Affiliate Links?
When you click on certain links on savvyou.com and make a purchase, we may receive compensation in various forms, including:
- Monetary commissions (a percentage of your purchase)
- Free products or services for review
- Discounts on products we purchase
- Credits toward future purchases
- Other forms of compensation
The Process is Simple:
- You click on a link from our website to a partner company
- You make a purchase or booking
- The partner company tracks that you came from savvyou.com
- We receive a small commission for the referral
- You pay nothing extra – the price remains the same whether you use our link or go directly to the company
3. Where It Applies
Scope of This Disclosure
This Affiliate Disclosure applies to:
- All pages on savvyou.com
- All blog posts and articles
- Product reviews and recommendations
- Travel guides and itineraries
- Resource pages and tool recommendations
- Social media posts linking to savvyou.com content
- Email newsletters sent by savvyou
Types of Affiliate Content
You may encounter affiliate links in:
- Hotel and accommodation recommendations
- Flight booking platforms
- Travel insurance providers
- Tour and activity bookings
- Travel gear and equipment reviews
- Travel apps and services
- Books and guides
- Any other travel-related products or services we recommend
4. Link-Level Disclosures
Clear and Conspicuous Labels
To ensure complete transparency, we use clear labels to identify affiliate links throughout our website. You’ll see indicators such as:
- (paid link) immediately before or after the link
- #ad or #affiliate tags
- “Affiliate Link” text near the link
- Asterisks (*) with explanatory text
- Clear disclosure statements at the beginning of posts containing multiple affiliate links
Example Disclosure Statements
At the beginning of posts with affiliate links, you’ll typically see statements like:
- “This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.”
- “Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission if you make a purchase.”
5. Program-Specific Wording
Amazon Associates
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
When we link to products on Amazon.com, we participate 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.
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- Booking.com Partner Program
- TripAdvisor Affiliate Program
- GetYourGuide Partner Program
- Viator Partner Program
- Other travel affiliate networks
Important Notes About Our Recommendations
Our Promise to You
- Honest Opinions: Our affiliate relationships NEVER influence our honest opinions. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will help you.
- Personal Experience: Whenever possible, we only recommend products and services we’ve personally used and found valuable.
- Your Trust Matters: We value your trust above any potential commission. If something isn’t worth your money, we won’t recommend it.
- No Extra Cost: Using our affiliate links will never cost you more. In some cases, we’re able to secure exclusive discounts for our readers.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” We believe in full transparency about our affiliate relationships.
Your Choice
You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. You’re always free to:
- Search for products independently
- Go directly to vendor websites
- Use other discount codes or deals you find
We appreciate when you do use our links, as it helps support our work, but your satisfaction and trust are our top priorities.
6. Contact Information
Questions or Concerns?
We’re committed to transparency and are happy to answer any questions about our affiliate relationships.
If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or our affiliate practices, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Email: info@savvyou.com
We typically respond to inquiries within 48 hours.
Report Issues
If you believe we’ve failed to properly disclose an affiliate relationship or have any concerns about our disclosure practices, please let us know immediately at info@savvyou.com so we can address the issue.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
By using affiliate links when they provide value, you help us keep savvyou.com running and enable us to continue creating free, helpful travel content for everyone.
This disclosure policy is subject to change without notice. Please check back regularly for updates.