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Affiliate Disclosure

1. What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Heart & Bond Search has established affiliate marketing relationships with various service providers in the relationship investigation and dating security industry. This means that when you click on certain links on our website or purchase services through our recommendations, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

2. Our Affiliate Partners

We may have affiliate relationships with, but are not limited to:

• Dating Investigation Services: Professional investigation companies that specialize in dating app searches and relationship verification
• Background Check Services: Platforms that provide personal and professional background screening
• Security Software: Digital security tools for online dating safety
• Counseling Services: Relationship counselors and therapy platforms
• Legal Services: Attorneys specializing in relationship and privacy matters
• Dating Platforms: Secure and verified dating applications

3. How Affiliate Marketing Works

3.1 Commission Structure

When you make a purchase through our affiliate links, we may receive:

• A percentage of the sale amount (typically 5-30%)
• A fixed commission per transaction
• A monthly recurring commission for subscription services
• Performance-based bonuses for high-quality referrals

3.2 No Additional Cost to You

Our affiliate commissions are paid by the service provider, not by you. The price you pay for any product or service remains the same whether you purchase through our affiliate link or directly from the provider.

4. Our Editorial Independence

4.1 Honest Recommendations

While we receive compensation through affiliate relationships, this does not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We are committed to:

• Providing honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations
• Only promoting services we genuinely believe in
• Clearly disclosing when content contains affiliate links
• Maintaining editorial independence from our commercial relationships

4.2 Research and Vetting Process

Before recommending any service or establishing an affiliate relationship, we:

• Research the company's reputation and track record
• Review customer feedback and testimonials
• Evaluate the quality and value of their services
• Test services personally when possible
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards

5. Types of Affiliate Marketing

5.1 Direct Affiliate Links

Some links on our website are direct affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission.

5.2 Advertising Networks

We participate in advertising networks such as:

• Google AdSense and Google Ads
• Facebook/Meta advertising programs
• Industry-specific affiliate networks
• Direct partnerships with service providers

5.3 Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or reviews. Such content will always be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Paid Partnership."

6. How We Identify Affiliate Content

We are committed to transparency and will clearly identify affiliate content through:

• Clear disclosure statements on pages containing affiliate links
• Visual indicators such as "affiliate link" labels
• This comprehensive affiliate disclosure page
• Notices in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 No Obligation

You are under no obligation to purchase any products or services through our affiliate links. You may:

• Purchase directly from service providers
• Shop around for better prices or alternatives
• Ignore our recommendations entirely
• Use the information for research purposes only

7.2 Alternative Options

We encourage you to research multiple options and choose the service that best meets your specific needs and budget, regardless of our affiliate relationships.

8. Compliance with FTC Guidelines

Heart & Bond Search is committed to full compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. Specifically, we adhere to:

• 16 CFR Part 255: FTC's Endorsement Guidelines
• Truth in Advertising: All claims about products and services are honest and substantiated
• Material Connection Disclosure: We disclose all affiliate relationships that could influence our content
• Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure: Our affiliate disclosures are easy to find and understand

9. International Compliance

In addition to FTC compliance, we also adhere to international affiliate marketing regulations, including:

• ASA Guidelines (UK): Advertising Standards Authority requirements
• Competition and Consumer Act (Australia): ACCC guidelines
• European Advertising Standards: EASA recommendations

10. Data and Analytics

To improve our affiliate marketing effectiveness and provide better recommendations, we may track:

• Which links you click on our website
• Conversion rates for different services
• User engagement with our content
• Aggregate performance data (no personal identification)

This data helps us understand which services provide the most value to our visitors.

11. Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure as our partnerships and practices evolve. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.

12. Questions and Contact Information

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us:

• Email: affiliates@heartandbond.com
• General Inquiries: support@heartandbond.com
• Address: Heart & Bond Search, 123 Privacy Lane, Data City, DC 12345

13. Additional Resources

For more information about affiliate marketing and FTC guidelines:

• FTC Endorsement Guidelines
• FTC Disclosures 101
• Our Privacy Policy
• Our Terms of Service

Thank you for supporting Heart & Bond Search. Your trust is our most valuable asset, and we are committed to maintaining transparency in all our business relationships.