Affiliate Disclosure

Wantlist.io participates in affiliate marketing programs. This disclosure explains how we earn commissions and how it may affect your experience on our platform.

1. Affiliate Relationships

Wantlist.io has affiliate relationships with third-party marketplaces and services, including but not limited to:

  • eBay Partner Network: We participate in the eBay Partner Network, an affiliate advertising program
  • Other marketplace and service providers as we expand our shopping features

2. How Affiliate Links Work

When you use our shopping features to search for items on your want lists:

  • We may provide links to products on third-party marketplaces (such as eBay)
  • These links may contain affiliate tracking codes
  • If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the third-party marketplace
  • The commission is paid by the marketplace, not by you
  • You do not pay any additional cost when using affiliate links

3. Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations:

  • We do not curate or prioritize specific listings based on commission rates
  • Search results are based on your want list items and marketplace availability
  • We display search results as returned by third-party marketplaces
  • Our goal is to help you find items you're looking for, not to maximize commissions

4. No Endorsement

Important clarifications about our affiliate links:

  • Affiliate links do not constitute endorsements of specific products or sellers
  • We do not verify the quality, authenticity, or condition of items listed on third-party marketplaces
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of product descriptions or seller ratings
  • All purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the third-party marketplace

5. Your Responsibility

When purchasing through affiliate links, you should:

  • Read product descriptions carefully
  • Review seller ratings and feedback
  • Understand the marketplace's return and refund policies
  • Verify authenticity and condition before purchasing
  • Report any issues directly to the marketplace

6. Privacy and Tracking

When you click on affiliate links:

  • You will be redirected to the third-party marketplace's website
  • The marketplace may use cookies and tracking technologies
  • We do not have access to your purchase history or payment information on third-party sites
  • Third-party sites have their own privacy policies and data practices
  • Please review their privacy policies before making purchases

7. Commission Disclosure

We want to be transparent about how we earn revenue:

  • Affiliate commissions help us maintain and improve Wantlist.io
  • Commissions support the development of new features
  • We may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made within a certain time period after clicking affiliate links
  • Commission rates vary by marketplace and product category
  • We do not share specific commission amounts publicly

8. No Purchase Obligation

Using affiliate links is entirely optional:

  • You are never required to click on affiliate links or make purchases
  • You can search for items directly on marketplaces without using our links
  • Your use of Wantlist.io is not dependent on clicking affiliate links
  • We provide the same service quality regardless of whether you use affiliate links

9. Marketplace Policies

All purchases made through affiliate links are governed by:

  • The marketplace's terms of service
  • The marketplace's return and refund policies
  • The marketplace's buyer protection programs
  • The individual seller's policies

Wantlist.io is not responsible for disputes between buyers and sellers or any issues arising from third-party purchases.

10. Changes to Affiliate Relationships

We may:

  • Add or remove affiliate partnerships at any time
  • Update this disclosure to reflect changes in our affiliate programs
  • Modify how we display or label affiliate links

Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date on this page.

11. FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) requirements for affiliate marketing:

  • We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships
  • We identify affiliate links where appropriate
  • We maintain editorial independence in our content
  • We provide honest information about products and services

12. Questions About Affiliate Links

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how affiliate links work, please contact us:

13. Legal Disclaimer

As an affiliate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases. This disclosure is provided in accordance with FTC guidelines (16 CFR Part 255). Our recommendations and search results are based on your want lists and marketplace availability, not on potential affiliate earnings.