{"id":378076,"date":"2026-01-28T03:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T03:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?page_id=378076"},"modified":"2026-01-28T03:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T03:19:20","slug":"malwaretips-affiliate-disclosure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/malwaretips-affiliate-disclosure\/","title":{"rendered":"MalwareTips Affiliate Disclosure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated: <strong>10\/10\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MalwareTips is a reader-supported website. To help fund our work, some pages on malwaretips.com may include affiliate links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Affiliate Disclosure explains what that means, how affiliate links work, and the standards we follow to keep our coverage independent and trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an affiliate link?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An affiliate link is a special tracking link. If you click it and then make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a small commission from the merchant or affiliate network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You do not pay extra for using an affiliate link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commission comes from the seller, not from you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affiliate tracking may use cookies or similar technologies to attribute a referral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where affiliate links may appear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate links may appear in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>malware removal guides that recommend reputable security tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scam exposure articles that reference services or products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>software and security product comparisons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201crecommended tools\u201d sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>banners, buttons, and callouts on pages across the site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every link is an affiliate link. Many are normal links included for reference or verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our editorial independence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate relationships do not control what we publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not accept payment to label a website or service as a scam, to change a conclusion, or to remove accurate reporting. We do not sell \u201cpositive\u201d coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we recommend a tool or product, our goal is practical value: helping users stay safer, remove malware, or avoid scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ads vs affiliate links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ads and affiliate links are different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ads<\/strong> are usually served by advertising platforms and may be personalized depending on your settings and region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affiliate links<\/strong> are direct links to a merchant or service that may pay us a commission if you purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A page can contain ads, affiliate links, both, or neither.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices, discounts, and availability can change at any time. We cannot guarantee that a deal shown in an article will still be active when you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always verify pricing and product details on the seller\u2019s website before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your responsibility to do due diligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We publish informational and educational content, not professional advice. You should independently evaluate any product, service, or vendor before making a purchase, installing software, or sharing personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking and privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate partners may use cookies or other tracking methods to record that you came from MalwareTips. We do not receive your payment information. Merchants handle checkout and billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For details about cookies, third-party tracking, Google services, and comment platforms, please review our <strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about this disclosure, contact us:<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <strong>[<a href=\"mailto:contact@malwaretips.com\">contact@malwaretips.com<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: 10\/10\/2025 MalwareTips is a reader-supported website. To help fund our work, some pages on malwaretips.com may include affiliate links. 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