Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: March 2026
This Affiliate Disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255).
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a way for websites to earn a referral commission by recommending products and services. When you click on an affiliate link on our Site and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer or service provider at no additional cost to you.
Our Affiliate Relationships
RealTalkUSA may participate in affiliate programs including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on our Site
- Other retailer and service provider affiliate programs relevant to our content topics
How This Affects You
- The price you pay for any product or service is not affected by whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer
- Clicking our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra
- You are never required to use our affiliate links — you can always search for products directly
How This Affects Our Content
We want to be completely transparent: we only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe provide value to our readers. Our editorial integrity is not for sale.
We do not:
- Write positive reviews in exchange for affiliate commission
- Recommend products we have not researched or do not believe are worthwhile
- Allow affiliate commission potential to determine which products appear in our articles
Identifying Affiliate Links
Where affiliate links appear in our content, we will note this with language such as “affiliate link,” “we may earn a commission,” or similar disclosure language near the relevant link or at the top of the article containing affiliate links.
Advertising
In addition to affiliate marketing, our Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. These advertisements are served automatically based on your interests and browsing history. We do not select specific advertisers. Advertising revenue helps us maintain and grow this Site and provide free content to our readers.
Questions
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn revenue, please contact us at hello@realtalkusa.com. We are committed to full transparency.