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Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

Consumer Transparency & Affiliate Disclosure Policy

At Cool Great Buys (coolgreatbuys.com), we believe in absolute transparency with our readers. In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR Part 255) concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, this page outlines our affiliate relationships, advertising policies, and pricing verification methodology.

1. FTC Affiliate Disclosure Statement

Cool Great Buys participates in several affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain product links, comparison buttons, or “View on Amazon” links throughout our articles and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn an affiliate commission from the merchant at absolutely zero additional cost to you.

You pay the exact same price whether you use our link or navigate directly to the retailer’s website. In many cases, our partnership tracking enables us to surface active discounts, promotional coupons, or seasonal bundle deals that save you money.

2. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure

Cool Great Buys is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, and affiliated regional marketplaces.

Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

3. Pricing, Currency & Verification Methodology

Unlike websites that publish vague, unverified price approximations (such as “~$” figures), Cool Great Buys enforces strict pricing transparency rules across every product review and buyer guide:

  • Exact Retail Figures & Currency: All prices cited in our reviews, comparison tables, and buyer guides are stated in standard currency units (primarily USD $, with regional equivalents where specified). We do not use speculative approximation markers.
  • Verified Retailer Attribution: Every price is explicitly tied to a verified retail platform (such as Amazon, manufacturer direct storefronts, or certified authorized distributors).
  • Point-in-Time Verification: Prices, discount percentages, and product availability are verified at the time of publication. Because online retailers dynamically adjust pricing based on supply, demand, and promotional schedules, the final and binding price of any item is always the price shown on the retailer’s checkout page at the moment of purchase.

4. Editorial Independence & Integrity

Our commercial relationships never dictate our editorial conclusions, scores, or product critiques:

  • We never accept payment or financial incentives to publish positive reviews or artificially boost product rankings.
  • If a product exhibits engineering defects, poor battery longevity, sub-par build quality, or unjustified pricing, our editorial team reports those flaws directly and unequivocally.
  • Products are selected for review by our independent editorial team based on market relevance, innovation, and genuine consumer value — not affiliate commission rates.

5. Display Advertising & Google AdSense

Cool Great Buys may display programmatic third-party digital advertisements, including banner ads and responsive text ads served by Google AdSense. These advertisements are generated algorithmically by ad networks. The presence of an advertisement on Cool Great Buys does not constitute an endorsement or warranty of the advertised company or service by our editorial staff.

6. Questions & Compliance Inquiries

If you have any questions regarding our affiliate disclosures, advertising policies, or pricing accuracy, please contact our compliance desk: