Amazon Associates Compliance Page

Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

Smartdiggs.com is a participant 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 and affiliated sites. As part of this program, this website posts customized affiliate links, provided by Amazon, to track referrals and earn potential commission income.

This page explains our relationship with Amazon, how we use affiliate links, and our commitment to transparency, honest reviews, and regulatory compliance (FTC & Amazon Associates Program).

Our Affiliate Relationships & Link Practices

Smartdiggs.com provides honest, unbiased product reviews and blog articles about Amazon products. Our recommendations are based on research, testing, and genuine consumer insight — never influenced by potential commissions.

• Organic Traffic Only: We generate purely organic traffic through our content; we do not use paid advertising, boosted ads, or sponsored clicks for affiliate links.
• No Price Increases: Clicking our affiliate links does not increase the product price for you. Commissions are paid by Amazon, not by you.
• Clear Identification: Every page containing affiliate links includes a clear and conspicuous disclosure statement (e.g., “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”).
• Original Content: All our blog posts contain original commentary, analysis, and value-added content — we never copy or repurpose Amazon product descriptions without substantial transformation.
• No Misleading Claims: We never make false claims about Amazon products, pricing, availability, or our relationship with Amazon.

Amazon Associates links on Smartdiggs.com follow the required special “tagged” link formats provided by Amazon Associates Central, and we never alter, cloak, or obscure the destination URL.

FTC & Amazon Compliance: Clear & Conspicuous Disclosure

To comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides and the Amazon Associates Operating Agreement, we adhere to the following practices:

• Clear Language: Disclosures are in plain, easy-to-understand language — no hidden fine print.
• Conspicuous Placement: Affiliate disclosures appear near the first affiliate link on each page, often at the top of the post, within the content, and in our website footer. No reader has to hunt for this information.
• Visual Cues: We use bold text, boxes, or distinct formatting to make disclosures stand out without interrupting readability.
• Context-Specific: For long articles, disclosures are repeated naturally before any affiliate link appears again after a scroll.
• Verification of Original Content: All reviews and product posts contain substantial original content, commentary, analysis, and transformation that adds value for our readers, in line with the 2026 Amazon Associates definition.

No Paid or Boosted Advertising for Affiliate Links

Important Compliance Note: Smartdiggs.com does not use any paid or boosted advertisements that link to Amazon or that contain our affiliate links. Our traffic is 100% organic, meaning it comes from natural search engine results, social sharing, and direct visits. Accordingly, we do not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Paid search ads (Google Ads, Bing Ads) containing affiliate links.
• Boosted social media posts (Facebook ads, Instagram ads, TikTok ads) pointing to Amazon with our Associate tag.
• Any sponsored clicks or pay-per-click campaigns that include our Amazon Associates links.
• Using prohibited “paid or boosted” methods to refer customers to Amazon, as outlined in the Associates Program Operating Agreement.

All links to Amazon are placed within our organic content — product reviews, blog posts, and informational articles — and are clearly disclosed as affiliate links.

Our Storefront & Associate ID

Smartdiggs.com operates under the Amazon Associates Store Name: techstore064-20. Our Associate ID may appear in the links you click when going to Amazon. This allows Amazon to track referrals from our site and credit us with advertising fees, while you pay the exact same price as a direct customer.

We do not engage in any of the following:

• Modifying the Special Link format provided by Amazon.
• Using our affiliate links in unsolicited bulk messages (spam).
• Presenting Amazon content as editable or modifying Amazon product titles or images without permission.
• Incentivizing clicks or purchases (e.g., offering cashback, prizes, or free items in exchange for clicking our links).

Responsibility & Compliance Monitoring

We take Amazon’s regulations and the FTC guidelines seriously. Our content team periodically reviews all posts, links, and disclosures to ensure ongoing compliance. If you have any questions, concerns, or believe any content misrepresents our affiliate relationship, please contact us immediately using the information below.

For more details, you may refer to the official Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement and Program Policies.

Contact Information for Compliance Inquiries

If you have any questions about our Amazon Associates compliance, our affiliate relationships, or this page, please reach out to us through the following email address:

📧 Email: Support@smartdiggs.com

We respond to inquiries within 2 business days. For urgent compliance issues related to Amazon Associates, please put “[COMPLIANCE]” in the subject line of your email.

Additional Resources & Legal References

For transparency and reference, we link to the official Amazon Associates policies that govern our participation in the Program:

• Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement
• Amazon Associates Program Policies
• FTC Endorsement Guides (Affiliate Disclosures)
• Amazon Associates Disclosure Help Center

Please note: This compliance page is part of our ongoing effort to abide by all Amazon Associates Program rules and FTC regulations. The information above may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in Amazon’s Operating Agreement or new compliance requirements.

Smartdiggs.com is independently owned and operated. All third-party trademarks, including Amazon, are the property of their respective owners. We provide honest and transparent product reviews, and our participation in the Amazon Associates Program does not affect the objectivity of our content.