Amazon Associates Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. CoolingBlanket.com.au 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.au.
What This Means for You
We believe in complete transparency with our readers. Here's what you need to know about our affiliate relationships and how they work:
How We Earn Money
When you click on product links on our website and subsequently make a purchase from Amazon Australia (or other affiliate partners), we may earn a small commission. This commission is paid by the retailer, not by you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our links or go directly to the retailer's website.
What This Doesn't Mean
- It doesn't cost you extra: You pay the same price regardless of whether you use our affiliate links or not.
- It doesn't influence our reviews: We recommend products based on quality, value, and performance, not commission rates. We've given honest reviews to products with high commissions and enthusiastically recommended products with lower or no commissions.
- It doesn't mean we endorse every product on Amazon: We only recommend products we've researched, tested, or believe offer genuine value based on our expertise and user feedback.
Our Editorial Independence
Maintaining your trust is more important to us than affiliate revenue. We operate under strict editorial guidelines:
Our Promises to You
- We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher commission
- We will always disclose when content contains affiliate links
- We will honestly share both pros and cons of products we review
- We will update our content when products change or new information becomes available
- We will clearly distinguish between sponsored content and editorial content
- We will not accept payment for positive reviews
How Affiliate Links Work Technically
When you click on an affiliate link on our website:
- You are redirected to the retailer's website (e.g., Amazon Australia)
- A small cookie is placed on your browser that identifies CoolingBlanket.com.au as the referrer
- If you make a purchase within a specified period (usually 24 hours for Amazon), we receive a small commission
- The cookie does not collect personal information about you or track your activity on other websites
Types of Affiliate Content
You may encounter affiliate links in the following places on our website:
- Product review articles
- Product comparison tables and tools
- Our recommendation quiz results
- "Shop Now", "View on Amazon", and similar buttons
- Product images that link to retailers
- Text links to specific products within articles
Non-Affiliate Content
Not all content on our website contains affiliate links. Our educational articles, buying guides, and informational content often include no affiliate links at all. We create this content to help you make informed decisions, whether or not you purchase through our links.
Product Selection Process
We select products to feature based on:
- Quality and Performance: Does the product deliver on its promises?
- Value for Money: Is it priced fairly for what it offers?
- User Reviews: What do real Australian customers say?
- Availability: Is it readily available in Australia with reasonable shipping?
- Relevance: Does it serve our readers' needs?
Commission rates are never a factor in deciding which products to feature or how highly to rate them.
Affiliate Partnerships
Our primary affiliate relationship is with:
- Amazon Associates (Australia): The Amazon Associates Program allows us to earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our links to Amazon.com.au
We may add additional affiliate partnerships in the future. Any new partnerships will be disclosed on this page.
Product Samples and Free Products
Occasionally, we may receive product samples from manufacturers for review purposes. When we do:
- We will always disclose when a product was provided free of charge
- Receiving a free product never guarantees a positive review
- We maintain the same editorial standards for gifted products as for products we purchase ourselves
- We do not return products in exchange for positive coverage
Sponsored Content
We may occasionally publish sponsored content or accept advertising. Any sponsored content will be clearly labelled as such. Sponsored content is subject to our editorial review to ensure it provides value to our readers.
Your Questions and Concerns
We welcome questions about our affiliate relationships and are committed to maintaining transparency. If you have any concerns or questions about:
- Whether a specific recommendation is influenced by affiliate commissions
- How we select products to review
- Our relationship with any brand or retailer
- Any other aspect of our affiliate program
Please don't hesitate to contact us. We will respond honestly and promptly.
Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with:
- The Australian Consumer Law requirements for transparency in advertising
- Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement requirements
- General best practices for affiliate marketing disclosure
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of our legal pages indicates when changes were last made.
Last updated: January 2026
Thank You
Thank you for supporting CoolingBlanket.com.au by using our affiliate links. The commissions we earn help us maintain this website, conduct product research, and continue providing free, helpful content to Australian consumers. We genuinely appreciate your trust and support.