Affiliate Disclosure
This page discloses our affiliate relationships and partnerships in compliance with FTC guidelines.
WHAT IS AN AFFILIATE LINK?
Living Chirpy may contain affiliate links. An affiliate link is a special tracking link that allows us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through that link, at NO additional cost to you.
For example, if you click a link to Amazon and purchase a book, we may earn a small commission from that sale. You pay the same price whether you use our link or not.
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS WE PARTICIPATE IN
Amazon Associates
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
How it works:
- We recommend products we genuinely believe are helpful
- You click our Amazon affiliate link
- If you purchase within 24 hours, we earn a small commission
- Your price remains the same
- You help support our website
Other Affiliate Programs:
Living Chirpy may also participate in other affiliate programs and partnerships, including but not limited to:
- Book publishing platforms
- Online course providers
- Mental health resources and tools
- Wellness product retailers
- Technology and productivity platforms
OUR COMMITMENT TO HONESTY
We only recommend products and services that we:
✓ Genuinely believe in
✓ Have personally tested or researched
✓ Believe will provide value to our readers
✓ Think align with our mission
We will NEVER:
✗ Recommend something just because it earns us a commission
✗ Hide affiliate relationships
✗ Mislead readers about affiliate links
✗ Prioritize commissions over reader value
HOW WE DISCLOSE AFFILIATE LINKS
All affiliate links are clearly marked with one or more of the following:
- “[Affiliate Link]” notation
- “Amazon Associates Link”
- Disclosure in the article text
- Clear statement that we earn a commission
- Highlighted or italicized text
If you see a product recommendation and it’s not clearly marked as an affiliate link, it’s not an affiliate link – it’s just a genuine recommendation.
WHY WE USE AFFILIATE LINKS
Affiliate commissions help us:
- Pay for website hosting and maintenance
- Fund ongoing content creation
- Invest in research and resources
- Provide free content to our readers
- Improve our website quality
- Support our team
We keep Living Chirpy free for everyone by using revenue from affiliate links and advertising.
FTC COMPLIANCE
Living Chirpy complies with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and requirements regarding endorsements and affiliate relationships. We disclose all material connections and affiliate relationships to our readers.
The FTC requires disclosure because:
- You deserve to know when content creators have a financial interest
- Transparency builds trust
- It’s the law in the United States and similar regulations apply internationally
OUR AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP POLICY
- Honesty First
We prioritize honesty with our readers over earning commissions. - Genuine Recommendations
All recommended products are ones we genuinely believe in and would use ourselves. - Clear Disclosure
We clearly mark all affiliate links and disclose commissions. - No Bias
We recommend the best product regardless of commission amount. - Value-Focused
We only include products that provide real value to our readers.
AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS
Current Partners:
- Amazon Associates
- Other affiliate networks as we join them
Potential Future Partners:
We may join additional affiliate programs that align with our mission. All new relationships will be disclosed in this policy.
HOW AFFILIATE COMMISSIONS HELP YOU
By using our affiliate links, you help us:
- Continue creating free mental health content
- Research and verify information thoroughly
- Update and improve existing articles
- Invest in better technology and tools
- Maintain server costs and website security
- Provide resources to our community
You’re helping support our mission of spreading mental health awareness!
YOUR PRIVACY & AFFILIATE LINKS
When you click an affiliate link:
- We do NOT track your personal information
- We do NOT see what you purchase
- We do NOT collect your browsing data beyond what the affiliate partner provides
- Affiliate partners may track as per their privacy policy
- Your purchase privacy remains between you and the retailer
Please refer to Amazon’s and other affiliate partners’ privacy policies for their data practices.
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
How we choose products to recommend:
- Relevance – Does it relate to mental health or wellness?
- Quality – Is it a quality product or service?
- Value – Does it provide good value for the price?
- Credibility – Is the company reputable?
- Research – Have we verified claims?
- Reader Benefit – Will this actually help our readers?
QUESTIONS ABOUT AFFILIATE LINKS?
If you have questions about whether a link is an affiliate link or our affiliate practices:
Email: support@livingchrpy.com
We’re happy to clarify any affiliate relationships!
NON-AFFILIATE RECOMMENDATIONS
Not all recommendations on our site are affiliate links. Many are:
- Resources we recommend but don’t earn from
- Free tools and platforms
- Official organizations and hotlines
- Educational resources
- Professional referrals
We include non-affiliate recommendations because they provide value, even if we don’t earn money from them.
TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT
Living Chirpy is committed to transparency. This affiliate disclosure is part of our commitment to:
- Honest communication with readers
- Ethical business practices
- Compliance with legal regulations
- Building trust with our community
- Providing value above all else
UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
This Affiliate Disclosure may be updated as:
- We join new affiliate programs
- Our practices change
- Legal requirements change
- We receive reader feedback
The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent update.
THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting Living Chirpy by using our affiliate links. Your support helps us continue our mission of promoting mental health awareness and providing free, quality content.
If you ever have concerns about our affiliate practices, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your trust is important to us.
With gratitude,
The Living Chirpy Team