Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency about how we make money
TL;DR
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy something through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the site running and the content free. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.
How We Make Money
ShadowVault is a free resource. To keep it that way, we participate in affiliate programs that allow us to earn commissions when you purchase products through our links.
Our Affiliate Partnerships
Amazon Associates Program
ShadowVault 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Cloud Storage Providers
We may have referral or partner relationships with cloud storage providers mentioned on this site, including Wasabi Technologies. When you sign up through our links, we may receive a referral bonus or commission.
What This Means for You
- ✓ No extra cost: You pay the same price whether you use our links or not.
- ✓ Independent opinions: We recommend products based on quality, not commission rates.
- ✓ Honest reviews: We include pros AND cons. If something sucks, we'll tell you.
- ✓ Support us: Using our links is the easiest way to support free content.
Our Promise
We will never recommend a product just because it pays a higher commission. Our recommendations are based on research, real-world testing where possible, and what we would genuinely suggest to a friend. If we wouldn't use it ourselves, we won't recommend it to you.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Most product links on this site are affiliate links. You can typically identify them by:
- Links to Amazon product pages
- Links with "tag=" or tracking parameters in the URL
- "View on Amazon" or similar call-to-action buttons
- Links to cloud provider signup pages
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or want to know if a specific link is an affiliate
link, feel free to reach out:
[email protected]
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."