Affiliate Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Affiliate Relationships?

An affiliate relationship is a business arrangement where we (Peptide-Compare.co.uk) receive a commission when users click through our links to supplier websites and make purchases.

1.1 How It Works

1. You browse peptide prices on Peptide-Compare.co.uk
2. You click on a supplier link to visit their website
3. You make a purchase directly with the supplier
4. The supplier pays us a small commission (typically 5-15% of the sale)
5. Important: This commission does NOT increase the price you pay

1.2 Industry Standard Practice

Affiliate commissions are a standard business model for price comparison websites, including:

• Flight and hotel comparison sites (e.g., Skyscanner, Kayak)
• Product comparison sites (e.g., PriceRunner, Google Shopping)
• Insurance comparison sites (e.g., Compare the Market, GoCompare)

2. Which Suppliers Are Affiliates?

2.1 Current Status

Peptide-Compare.co.uk may have affiliate relationships with some or all of the suppliers listed on our platform. Affiliate status varies by supplier and may change over time.

2.2 Identification

When you click on a supplier link, you may see one or more of the following:

• A tracking parameter in the URL (e.g., ?ref=peptide-compare)
• A redirect through our tracking system
• An affiliate disclosure near the link

3. How Commissions Work

3.1 Commission Structure

When we have an affiliate relationship with a supplier, we typically earn:

• Commission Rate: 5-15% of the purchase value
• Minimum Payout: Suppliers usually have minimum payout thresholds (e.g., £50-£100)
• Cookie Duration: Most affiliate programs track purchases for 30-90 days after you click our link

3.2 What Triggers a Commission

We only earn a commission when:

• You click on a supplier link from our website
• You complete a purchase on the supplier's website within the tracking period
• The purchase is not returned or refunded
• The supplier confirms and approves the sale

3.3 What Does NOT Increase Your Cost

4. How We Maintain Unbiased Comparisons

4.1 Our Independence Pledge

We are committed to providing accurate, unbiased price comparisons. Here's how we maintain our independence:

1. Lowest Price First: We ALWAYS display suppliers from lowest to highest price, regardless of commission rates
2. No Preferential Treatment: Suppliers who pay higher commissions do NOT receive better placement or rankings
3. Objective Criteria: Rankings are based solely on price and availability, not affiliate status
4. All Suppliers Listed: We list both affiliate and non-affiliate suppliers
5. Editorial Independence: Our blog content and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate relationships

4.2 Example: How Rankings Work

Let's say we compare three suppliers for BPC-157:

• Supplier A: £25 (15% commission)
• Supplier B: £22 (no affiliate relationship)
• Supplier C: £28 (10% commission)

Our ranking will ALWAYS be: B (#1 - lowest price), A (#2), C (#3)

Even though Supplier A pays us the highest commission, Supplier B ranks first because they have the lowest price.

5. Revenue and Sustainability

5.1 How We Use Affiliate Income

Affiliate commissions help us:

• Maintain and improve the website
• Update price data daily
• Create educational content and blog articles
• Cover hosting, domain, and technical infrastructure costs
• Expand our supplier database

5.2 Free Service to Users

Affiliate commissions allow us to provide Peptide-Compare.co.uk completely free to users. You receive:

• Free access to price comparison tools
• Daily updated pricing data
• Educational blog content
• No subscription fees or paywalls

6. Alternative Revenue Sources

In addition to affiliate commissions, we may generate revenue from:

6.1 Display Advertising

• Google AdSense or similar ad networks (if approved)
• Display ads from relevant advertisers
• Clearly marked as advertisements

6.2 Sponsored Content (If Applicable)

• Occasional sponsored blog posts or reviews
• Always clearly marked as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership"
• Does not influence our price comparison rankings

7. Supplier Partnerships

7.1 How Suppliers Join Our Platform

Suppliers can be added to Peptide-Compare.co.uk in two ways:

1. Proactive Addition: We independently research and add suppliers to provide comprehensive price coverage
2. Partnership Request: Suppliers can contact us to request inclusion and discuss affiliate arrangements

7.2 Supplier Removal Requests

Suppliers can request removal from our platform at any time by contacting us at peptidecompareuk@outlook.com. We will honor removal requests promptly.

8. User Trust and Transparency

8.1 Our Promise to Users

We promise to:

• Always disclose affiliate relationships clearly
• Never compromise price comparison accuracy for higher commissions
• Maintain editorial independence in all content
• Update this policy when our practices change
• Respond to user concerns about affiliate relationships

8.2 Reporting Concerns

If you believe our affiliate relationships are influencing our rankings or recommendations inappropriately, please contact us immediately at:

Email: peptidecompareuk@outlook.com

9. Legal Compliance

9.1 FTC and UK Advertising Standards

We comply with:

• UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA): Clear disclosure of affiliate relationships
• FTC Guidelines (US): Transparent affiliate disclosures for international users
• Consumer Rights Act 2015: Accurate and non-misleading information

9.2 Disclosure Requirements

We provide affiliate disclosures:

• On pages with affiliate links
• In blog posts that link to suppliers
• In this dedicated Affiliate Policy page
• Near affiliate links where space permits

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Affiliate Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage (for major changes)

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, commission structure, or this policy, please contact us:

Email: peptidecompareuk@outlook.com

Subject Line: "Affiliate Policy Question"