Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: December 15, 2024
Important Disclosure
Padel Ember is a participant in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase products through our links, at no additional cost to you.
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a way for content creators to earn revenue by recommending products and services. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we receive a small commission from the retailer.
This never affects the price you pay. The commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from your purchase price.
Our Affiliate Partnerships
Padel Ember has affiliate relationships with the following companies and platforms:
- Amazon Associates Program
- Padel Direct
- Tennis Warehouse
- Padel Nuestro
- Various padel brand affiliate programs
When you click on product links within our reviews, guides, or recommendations, you may be directed to one of these affiliate partners.
How We Make Money
Operating Padel Ember requires significant time and resources. Our revenue comes from:
- Affiliate Commissions: Earnings from product purchases made through our links
- Display Advertising: Banner and contextual ads displayed on our site
- Sponsored Content: Clearly marked sponsored articles and reviews
These revenue streams allow us to continue providing free, high-quality content, reviews, and guides to our readers.
Our Editorial Independence
Our reviews and recommendations are always honest and unbiased. Affiliate relationships never influence our content in the following ways:
- We do not let affiliate commissions affect product ratings or rankings
- We review products based on objective testing and analysis
- We will recommend products even if there is no affiliate relationship
- We will criticize products that underperform, regardless of affiliate status
- Our testing methodology remains consistent across all products
How We Test Products
Every product review on Padel Ember follows our rigorous testing protocol:
- Hands-On Testing: We physically test every product we review
- Real-World Conditions: Products are tested in actual playing conditions
- Multiple Testers: Different skill levels provide diverse perspectives
- Objective Criteria: We use consistent metrics for evaluation
- Long-Term Use: We consider durability and performance over time
Identifying Affiliate Links
On our website, affiliate links are typically found in:
- Product review pages
- "Check Price" or "Buy Now" buttons
- Comparison tables
- "Best of" and buying guide articles
- Product recommendations in blog posts
While we don't mark every individual link, you should assume that any link to a product may be an affiliate link.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we are required to disclose our affiliate relationships. This page serves as our primary disclosure, but we also include contextual disclosures throughout our content.
Questions About Affiliate Links
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or would like to know if a specific link is an affiliate link, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: contact@padelember.com
Supporting Padel Ember
If you find our content helpful and choose to make a purchase through our links, thank you! Your support helps us:
- Test and review more products
- Create comprehensive guides and tutorials
- Maintain and improve our website
- Keep our content free and accessible
We genuinely appreciate every reader who supports our work through affiliate purchases.
Final Note
Transparency is one of our core values. We believe you deserve to know how we operate and make money. If you ever feel that our content is biased or misleading due to affiliate relationships, please let us know. We take such feedback seriously and continuously strive to maintain your trust.