AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE POLICY
Last Updated: 5 Dec 2024
INTRODUCTION
SoapCentral.com ("we," "us," or "our") believes in complete transparency regarding our relationships with retailers and brands. This Affiliate Disclosure Policy explains how we use affiliate links on our website and what this means for you as a user. This Affiliate Disclosure Policy has been implemented in accordance with the guidelines set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other applicable laws pertaining to Affiliate Marketing.
WHAT ARE AFFILIATE LINKS?
When you see fashion items displayed in our style widgets or panels across the website, the links to these products are typically affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. These commissions help support our website operations and allow us to continue providing soap opera news and content at no cost to you.
OUR AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS
We participate in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites. However, we are in no manner responsible or liable for any quality, pricing and/or consumer grievances related to the products purchased through our links to retailer sites and are in no manner involved in the manufacturing and/or shipping of these products, Our editorial content is not influenced by these partnerships. The prices you pay for products remain the same whether you use our affiliate links or go directly to the retailer's website.
HOW WE USE AFFILIATE LINKS
Our affiliate links appear primarily in:
- Style discovery widgets displaying fashion items worn on soap operas
- Product panels showcasing outfits from recent episodes
- Fashion-related sections of our website
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
We commit to:
1. Manually curating all product selections
2. Only linking to legitimate retailers and products
3. Maintaining accuracy in product information
4. Clearly identifying affiliate links to maintain transparency
5. Never letting commissions influence our content
6. Prioritizing user experience and transparency
YOUR COSTS AS A USER
- You never pay more by using our affiliate links
- All affiliate commissions are paid by the retailers
- Using our links helps support SoapCentral at no additional cost to you
COOKIE TRACKING
When you click our affiliate links, a cookie may be placed on your browser to track any purchases made. These cookies typically expire within 15-90 days, depending on the retailer's policies. We do not have control over the tracking policies of third-party retailers and you are hereby advised to refer to the privacy policy and/or cookie collection policy of the respective third-party retailers for further information regarding the same.
DISCLOSURE VISIBILITY
You will see clear disclosures stating "Affiliate Links" or similar language:
- Within or adjacent to our shopping widgets
- Near any product panels
- Wherever affiliate links appear on our site
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure policy, please contact us at [email protected].
POLICY UPDATES
We reserve the right to update this Affiliate Disclosure Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
