Effective Date: 28 January 2025
Last Updated: 04 February 2025
At 360SleepGear, transparency is one of our core values. We believe in honest, research-based recommendations and are committed to full disclosure regarding our use of affiliate links. This Affiliate Disclosure explains our affiliation with brands, commission structure, and compliance with FTC guidelines.
1. What Is an Affiliate Disclosure?
An affiliate disclosure is a legal requirement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that mandates transparency in online content. When we include affiliate links on 360SleepGear, it means that we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
Our goal is to provide honest and unbiased sleep product recommendations, ensuring that our readers make informed choices about their sleep gear.
2. How Do Affiliate Links Work?
✔ Click a Link – When you click on an affiliate link on our website, a tracking code is added to the URL.
✔ Make a Purchase – If you decide to buy the product, the retailer tracks the referral from our website.
✔ Earned Commission – We receive a small commission for referring you, while the product price remains the same for you.
Affiliate programs help support 360SleepGear, allowing us to continue testing products, providing research-backed recommendations, and maintaining our website without relying on intrusive ads.
3. Our Affiliate Relationships
We participate in various affiliate programs with trusted brands in the sleep industry, including but not limited to:
✔ Amazon Associates – We earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.
✔ Sleep Product Brands – We partner with mattress, pillow, and sleep tech companies that align with our mission.
✔ Retailers & Online Marketplaces – We may include links to retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, or specialized sleep stores.
We carefully vet all affiliate partnerships to ensure they meet our quality standards and align with our mission of providing accurate, valuable information to our readers.
4. Our Commitment to Honesty & Transparency
📌 Unbiased Reviews & Testing
We never accept payments for biased reviews or fake endorsements. Every product we feature is personally tested, researched, or evaluated based on real-world performance.
📌 Not Every Link Is an Affiliate Link
Some links on our website are purely for informational purposes and do not generate commissions. We only use affiliate links for products we believe in.
📌 No Extra Cost to You
Purchasing through our affiliate links does not affect the price you pay. The commission we earn comes directly from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from your pocket.
📌 Honest Recommendations First
If a product does not meet our quality expectations, we do not recommend it, regardless of its affiliate status.
5. Compliance with FTC & Legal Guidelines
📌 FTC Endorsement Guidelines
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines, which require full disclosure of financial relationships in digital content. You can review the FTC Endorsement Guidelines here:
🔗 https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking
📌 Amazon Associates Disclosure
360SleepGear 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 linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon’s privacy policies and terms apply when you visit their platform.
📌 Affiliate Program Policies
Some of our affiliate programs may have their own disclosure requirements, which we comply with to ensure ethical and legal promotion.
6. Why We Use Affiliate Links
📌 Supporting Our Content & Testing Process
Running 360SleepGear requires time, research, and hands-on product testing. Affiliate commissions help us:
✔ Fund sleep product testing – We personally test and review products before recommending them.
✔ Keep our content free – Instead of relying on paywalls or intrusive ads, affiliate partnerships help maintain an ad-free experience.
✔ Invest in expert-backed content – We consult sleep specialists, wellness experts, and researchers to provide fact-checked advice.
📌 Helping You Make Informed Decisions
Our mission is to simplify the sleep product research process. We analyze hundreds of sleep products, conduct side-by-side comparisons, and test items to provide accurate insights—so you don’t have to.
7. Your Choice & Control Over Affiliate Links
- ✔ You Are Not Required to Use Our Links – If you prefer, you can go directly to the retailer’s website instead of using our affiliate links.
- ✔ Transparency First – Every page that contains affiliate links includes a disclosure statement so you are informed.
- ✔ Cookie Tracking – Some affiliate links use cookies to track referrals. These cookies typically last 30-90 days but do not store personal information. You can clear your cookies if you do not wish to participate in affiliate tracking.
8. Changes to Our Affiliate Disclosure
We may update this disclosure as affiliate programs, partnerships, or FTC guidelines change. Any updates will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, please contact us:
📧 Email: [Your Email]
📍 Business Address: [Your Address (if applicable)]
By using 360SleepGear, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to our Affiliate Disclosure.
Transparency & Trust Come First
At 360SleepGear, we are committed to honest recommendations, unbiased testing, and reader-first content. Our goal is to help you find the best sleep solutions without hidden agendas.