How Affiliate Links Work
Affiliate links contain tracking parameters that tell a partner platform or network that the visit came from Companion Compass. If that visit leads to a qualifying signup, trial, subscription, or purchase, we may receive a commission.
The price you see should not increase because you used an affiliate link. If you notice a pricing discrepancy, contact us so we can check the page and link.
How Links Are Marked
Affiliate CTAs include a visible disclosure near recommendation areas and sponsored link attributes in the HTML. Many links are also marked with a diamond symbol to show that clicking may support the site.
We use rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" on affiliate links and add click-tracking attributes such as platform and placement so analytics can measure which CTAs are useful.
How Commissions Relate to Rankings
Commission rates do not decide review scores or sitewide rankings. The ranking data comes from the central platform file and is based on testing notes, feature checks, pricing, value, and privacy context.
A platform can be included, criticized, or ranked without an affiliate link. If no current affiliate URL exists, the site should show review or comparison links instead of inventing a monetized CTA.
How We Keep Reviews Independent
We aim to test platforms before applying for or using affiliate programs. If pricing, free-tier access, features, or policies change, pages are updated even when that reduces conversion potential.
Reviews should explain who a platform is for, where it falls short, what tier was tested, and when pricing was checked. Unsupported claims and fake evidence do not belong on the site.
Corrections and Disclosure Issues
If you find an affiliate link without a clear disclosure, a broken tracking URL, an outdated price, or a claim that does not match the visible page, email [email protected].
For privacy-specific requests, use [email protected].