Amazon Associates Program Compliance Disclosure
Transparency, trust, and full adherence to Amazon’s Operating Agreement and FTC guidelines.
📌 1. Associate Identification (Required by Amazon)
Smartdigss.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 and affiliated sites.[reference:4]
As explicitly required by Section 5 of the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement, the following statement is displayed clearly and conspicuously across this website:
This disclosure appears in a prominent location that visitors can easily access (including the footer, sidebar, and on each page containing affiliate content). This satisfies both Amazon’s contractual requirement and the FTC’s Endorsement Guides.[reference:5]
⚖️ 2. Link-Level Disclosure — Clear & Conspicuous
To meet the legal standard of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), any affiliate link or product recommendation on Smartdigss.com is accompanied by a clear, prominent disclosure placed near the link itself. Disclosures can take the form of “(paid link)”, “#ad”, or “#CommissionsEarned”, ensuring that readers immediately understand the commercial relationship.[reference:6]
Our goal is to maintain the highest level of transparency, so that our audience always knows when a link may generate compensation.
🌿 3. Advertising Method — 100% Organic Traffic NO paid ads
Smartdigss.com strictly follows Amazon’s Associate Program policies by avoiding all prohibited paid advertising methods. We do not engage in any of the following:
- ❌ Paid search ads (Google Ads, Bing Ads, etc.) containing affiliate links to Amazon.
- ❌ Social media paid promotions that use our associate ID or special links.
- ❌ Pop‑up windows or pop‑unders that direct traffic to Amazon.
- ❌ Any form of “direct linking” from paid media campaigns.
All traffic to our product reviews and blog articles is generated through pure organic search (SEO), authentic social sharing, and direct navigation. This approach aligns with the Amazon Operating Agreement, which disallows using paid/boosted advertisements linking to Amazon in a manner that would violate the Program’s commission fee structure.[reference:7]
We neither purchase nor bid on keywords that include Amazon trademarks in paid campaigns. Pop‑ups designed to drive traffic to Amazon are explicitly forbidden by the Associate Program, and we never employ such tactics.[reference:8]
🔒 4. Customer Relationship & IP Use
Under the Associates Program, Amazon’s customers are not our customers. Smartdigss.com never attempts to contact Amazon buyers directly, handle returns, or otherwise act as an Amazon representative. Any customer service inquiries regarding purchases made through our affiliate links are forwarded to Amazon’s official support channels.
We only use Amazon’s trademarks, logos, and product images in the ways explicitly permitted by the Program Policies (e.g., using official product images from Product Advertising API or standard product links). We do not modify Amazon-provided content, nor do we misrepresent our relationship with Amazon (e.g., implying sponsorship or endorsement by Amazon).[reference:9]
Our content is original and created in full compliance with Amazon’s updated definition of “Original Content” (providing commentary, analysis, or transformative value).[reference:10]
📄 5. Privacy Policy & Data Transparency
Smartdigss.com respects your privacy. We may collect limited information (e.g., email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter) only with your explicit consent. In accordance with CalOPPA, GDPR, and general privacy practices, we maintain a full Privacy Policy that outlines what data we gather, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information. Our Privacy Policy also explains the use of cookies and third-party vendors, including Amazon, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site.
📋 6. Full Compliance with Program Policies
Smartdigss.com adheres to the latest version of the Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement (effective April 14, 2026) and the Program Policies incorporated therein. We refrain from:
- Using Amazon affiliate links in unsolicited emails or offline promotions.
- Incentivizing clicks on our affiliate links (e.g., cashback, sweepstakes).
- Manipulating or artificially inflating traffic via bots, redirects, or paid traffic sources.
- Masking or redirecting affiliate links in a deceptive manner.
By following these guidelines, we safeguard the integrity of the Amazon ecosystem and preserve our relationship with readers based on honest recommendations.
📧 7. Compliance Contact / Associate Representative
If you have any questions regarding this compliance disclosure, our affiliate practices, or any potential concerns about how Smartdigss.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program, please contact us directly. We are fully committed to maintaining accurate and legally compliant disclosures across all our websites.
* This email address is also the primary point of contact for Amazon Associates regarding store identification (Store ID: techstore064-20).
We review our compliance procedures on a regular basis and adapt to any future changes in the Amazon Operating Agreement or FTC guidelines.
