Affiliate Disclosure

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ShieldQuick VPN is committed to providing honest, unbiased information about virtual private network (VPN) services. This Affiliate Disclosure explains our relationships with other companies and how they may influence the content on our website.

1. What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

An affiliate relationship is a business arrangement where a website (like ours) earns a commission for referring visitors to another company's products or services. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

2. Our Affiliate Relationships

ShieldQuick VPN participates in several affiliate marketing programs, including:

a) ShieldQuick VPN Affiliate Program

We operate our own affiliate program for ShieldQuick VPN. When you refer others to our service using your unique affiliate link, you may earn a commission based on their usage of our service.

b) Third-Party Affiliate Programs

We may also participate in affiliate programs with other VPN providers and related services. This allows us to:

• Earn commissions when users sign up for recommended services
• Cover operational costs of maintaining our website and testing services
• Continue providing free content and resources to our users

3. How We Select Services to Recommend

Our recommendations are based on thorough testing and evaluation, not just affiliate relationships:

a) Testing Methodology

Our team conducts extensive testing of all services we review, including:

• Security and encryption protocols
• Connection speed and reliability
• Privacy policies and logging practices
• Customer support quality
• Value for money

b) No Paid Reviews

We do not accept payment for favorable reviews. Our content remains editorially independent regardless of affiliate relationships.

c) Transparency in Recommendations

When we recommend a service that has an affiliate relationship, we clearly disclose this information. Our primary goal is to recommend the best service for your needs, not the one that pays us the most.

4. How Affiliate Links Are Disclosed

We use multiple methods to disclose affiliate relationships:

a) On This Page

By reading this disclosure, you're already aware of our affiliate relationships.

b) Within Content

When we include affiliate links in our content, we typically add disclosure language such as:

• "This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase."
• "Disclosure: We earn commissions from qualifying purchases."

c) Visual Indicators

Affiliate links may include subtle visual indicators to distinguish them from regular links.

5. Impact on Our Content

We maintain strict editorial standards to ensure affiliate relationships don't compromise our content:

a) Honest Reviews

We provide honest assessments of both strengths and weaknesses of any service we review, regardless of affiliate status.

b) No Guaranteed Positive Reviews

Affiliate relationships do not guarantee positive reviews. We've discontinued partnerships with services that failed to meet our standards.

c) Priority on User Value

Our primary commitment is to provide value to our users. If an affiliate service doesn't meet our standards, we won't recommend it.

6. How Commissions Are Calculated

Affiliate commissions vary by program but generally work as follows:

a) ShieldQuick VPN Program

Our commission structure for referring ShieldQuick VPN users:

• One-time commission for free plan signups (if applicable)
• Recurring commission based on referred user's subscription
• Higher commissions for premium plan referrals

b) Third-Party Programs

Commissions from other VPN providers typically include:

• One-time payment per new customer
• Recurring commissions for subscription services
• Performance-based bonuses for high-volume referrals

7. Your Privacy and Affiliate Links

We respect your privacy when you use our affiliate links:

a) No Additional Tracking

We do not add extra tracking when you click affiliate links beyond what the merchant uses.

b) No Personal Information Shared

We never share your personal information with merchants when you click affiliate links.

c) Your Choice

You can choose not to use our affiliate links without affecting your experience with the merchant's service.

8. How We Use Affiliate Revenue

Revenue from affiliate programs supports our mission to provide independent, high-quality information:

a) Content Creation

Funds content creation, including hiring experts to test and review services.

b) Operational Costs

Covers website hosting, security, and maintenance costs.

c) Independent Testing

Allows us to purchase services for testing without relying on free accounts from providers.

9. Questions About Our Affiliate Practices

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how they might impact our content, please contact us at info@shieldquickvpn.site.