CompareClever.co.uk participates in a variety of affiliate marketing programmes, including the Amazon Associates Programme. This page explains what that means, how we earn commissions and how those arrangements affect — or do not affect — the advice and recommendations you see on the site.
How affiliate links work
When you click links on CompareClever.co.uk that lead to retailers and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links help fund the running of the site — from research and testing to server costs and staff time — so we can keep producing impartial, evidence-based product comparisons and guides.
Amazon Associates and other programmes
We are a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme and other similar affiliate programmes. These programmes provide a way for sites like ours to earn fees by linking to retailers. Being part of these schemes does not influence which products we review or recommend.
Independence and editorial integrity
Our editorial decisions are driven by research, hands-on testing where possible, user feedback and transparent evaluation criteria. We aim to provide honest, accurate and useful information. Affiliate relationships never guarantee positive coverage or preferential placement. If a product is not recommended, we state why — even if it carries an affiliate link.
How commissions are earned
- Click-throughs: If you click an affiliate link and later buy something from that retailer, we may receive a commission on that sale.
- Attribution: Commissions are typically attributed through cookies or other tracking technologies managed by the retailer or the affiliate programme.
- No extra cost: The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer; commissions come from the retailer’s marketing budget.
Cookies, tracking and third-party policies
Affiliate programmes use cookies and tracking technologies to associate purchases with the referring site. These mechanisms are controlled by third parties (retailers and affiliate networks) and governed by their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of those sites as well as our own privacy policy for full details.
Transparency and updates
We believe transparency is essential. When a page contains affiliate links, we will disclose that fact within the article or guide. This affiliate disclosure may be updated periodically to reflect new programmes or changes to our practices; the date of the last update is maintained on site pages where relevant.
Final note
Using affiliate links helps us continue to provide high-quality comparisons and buying advice. Our commitment to accurate, unbiased information remains central: commissions do not influence our product rankings or recommendations.