Transparency about how we fund SmartGuard HQ.
SmartGuard HQ 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. We also participate in affiliate programs through Awin and direct brand partnerships.
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer. This comes at absolutely no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer.
Affiliate commissions never influence our product rankings, ratings, or recommendations. Our editorial team evaluates products independently based on:
In many cases, our top-ranked products have lower affiliate commissions than alternatives we ranked lower. We recommend what we believe is genuinely best for our readers, regardless of commission rates.
Links that say "Check Price on Amazon" or direct you to purchase a product are typically affiliate links. We also include a disclosure notice at the top of every article that contains affiliate links:
We currently work with the following affiliate programs:
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. The FTC requires that we disclose any relationship we have with retailers or brands when we recommend their products.
We take these guidelines seriously and strive for complete transparency in all our content.
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, please contact us at hello@smartguardhq.com. We're happy to explain anything in more detail.