In short: Some links on this website may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe provide value.
FTC Compliance Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), Gale Finance provides this disclosure to ensure full transparency with our readers.
The FTC requires that material connections between advertisers and endorsers be disclosed. This page serves as that disclosure.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that contain a unique identifier. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or complete a qualifying action (such as signing up for a service), we may receive a commission from the company.
This commission comes from the company, not from you. You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the company's website.
Types of Compensation
Gale Finance may receive compensation in the following forms:
- Affiliate commissions: A percentage or fixed amount when you complete a purchase or sign-up through our links.
- Referral bonuses: One-time payments for referring new customers to a service.
- Sponsored content: Payment for creating content about a product or service (clearly labeled when applicable).
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to maintaining your trust. Here's how we approach affiliate relationships:
- Independence: Our analysis, data, and recommendations are based on objective research and methodology. Affiliate relationships do not influence our metrics, calculations, or comparisons.
- Transparency: We clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links. Look for phrases like "affiliate link," "we may earn a commission," or similar disclosures.
- Quality: We only partner with products and services that we believe provide genuine value to our readers. We do not recommend products solely for commission purposes.
- No extra cost: Using our affiliate links never increases the price you pay. In many cases, we negotiate exclusive discounts for our readers.
Affiliate Partners
We may have affiliate relationships with cryptocurrency exchanges, brokerages, financial tools, and other services relevant to our content. Specific affiliate relationships will be disclosed on relevant pages.
This list is not exhaustive and may change over time as we add or remove partnerships.
Product Reviews and Comparisons
When we review or compare products that we have affiliate relationships with, we apply the same rigorous standards as we do to all our content:
- We disclose the affiliate relationship clearly.
- We provide honest assessments, including both pros and cons.
- We use objective criteria and data wherever possible.
- We never let compensation influence our ratings or recommendations.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
We strive to make affiliate links easy to identify. You may see disclosures such as:
- "This is an affiliate link"
- "We may earn a commission if you sign up"
- "Paid link" or "Ad"
- A disclosure notice near the link or at the top of the article
Your Choice
You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. If you prefer, you can navigate directly to any service's website. We appreciate when readers choose to support us through affiliate links, but we understand if you prefer not to.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at:
This disclosure is made in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." For more information, visit ftc.gov.