Transparency is central to how we operate at BeardCraftGuide.com. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships in plain language, as required by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and applicable consumer protection guidelines in other jurisdictions.
Amazon Associates Program
BeardCraftGuide.com 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.
Our Amazon Associates tracking tag is: caleumenterpr-20
This means: when you click a product link on BeardCraftGuide.com that leads to Amazon.com, your browser receives an Amazon cookie that identifies the referral as coming from us. If you complete a qualifying purchase during that session (or within 24 hours for most items, up to 90 days for items added to your cart), we earn a small commission. The commission is a percentage of the sale price and is paid by Amazon — it does not add any cost to you whatsoever. You pay exactly the same price you would pay if you went to Amazon directly.
How Commissions Affect Our Rankings
The short answer: they don't — by design.
Our ranking methodology is built to be commission-agnostic. We analyze and rank products based on review data, rating distributions, community sentiment, and verified purchase patterns before we ever check whether a product is available on Amazon or what its commission rate might be. Amazon Associates commissions on grooming products are generally uniform within product categories, so there is no meaningful financial incentive to rank one beard oil above another based on commission rate alone.
More importantly: recommending a product that readers return or are disappointed by is actively bad for us. A returned item generates no commission. A disappointed reader doesn't come back. Our long-term interests are directly aligned with giving you accurate, honest rankings.
Prices and Availability
Product prices and availability on Amazon can change frequently and without notice. Any prices mentioned in our articles are provided as reference points based on the prices observed at the time of writing or most recent update. The actual price you see on Amazon at the time of your visit may be higher or lower. Always verify the current price on Amazon before making a purchase decision.
We do not guarantee product availability. Items may be discontinued, temporarily out of stock, or delisted by Amazon at any time. If a product you're interested in is unavailable, Amazon will typically show similar alternatives.
Our Reviews Are Unbiased Despite Commission Relationships
We want to be explicit about this: earning a commission does not mean a product is endorsed without scrutiny. Our guides regularly surface negative data about products that are available on Amazon and that we link to. If 30% of reviews for a popular beard oil complain about a greasy residue, we report that — even if that product generates commission clicks.
We do not accept free products in exchange for reviews or rankings. We do not accept payment from brands for placement in our guides. We do not give preferential treatment to any brand based on commission rates or commercial relationships. All rankings are determined solely by our data analysis methodology, which you can read about in full on our About page.
Other Affiliate Programs
At this time, Amazon Associates is the only affiliate program we participate in. If we add additional affiliate relationships in the future, we will update this disclosure page and add appropriate in-article notices on any affected content.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255). We believe in full transparency with our readers. If you have any questions about this disclosure or our affiliate relationships, please contact us.
Questions?
If anything in this disclosure is unclear, or if you have specific questions about our affiliate relationships, please reach out:
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We are happy to answer any questions about how we operate and how commissions work.