Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: December 19, 2024

1. What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a commission when you purchase products through them. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you.

These commissions help support Pink Salt Kitchen by covering website hosting costs, content creation, recipe development, and other operational expenses that allow us to provide free, high-quality content to our readers.

2. Our Affiliate Partnerships

Pink Salt Kitchen participates in several affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:

• Amazon Associates Program: We are 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.
• Kitchen Equipment Retailers: We may have affiliate relationships with various kitchen equipment and cookware retailers.
• Specialty Food Suppliers: We may partner with suppliers of Himalayan pink salt and other specialty cooking ingredients.
• Cookbook Publishers: We may earn commissions from cookbook recommendations and sales.
• Online Cooking Courses: We may promote cooking courses and educational content through affiliate partnerships.

3. How We Choose Products to Recommend

Our product recommendations are based on several factors, and we maintain strict editorial standards regardless of affiliate relationships:

Personal Experience

We prioritize recommending products that we have personally used and tested in our own kitchen. Our hands-on experience with products forms the foundation of our recommendations.

Research and Reviews

For products we haven't personally used, we conduct thorough research, read customer reviews, and analyze product specifications to ensure we only recommend high-quality items.

Value and Quality

We focus on recommending products that offer good value for money and meet high standards of quality, regardless of commission rates.

Relevance to Our Audience

All product recommendations are carefully selected to be relevant and useful to our readers who are interested in cooking with Himalayan pink salt and improving their culinary skills.

4. Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or compromise our integrity. We maintain complete editorial independence and provide honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations.

• We never recommend products solely because they offer higher commission rates
• We clearly distinguish between sponsored content and organic recommendations
• We provide balanced reviews that include both pros and cons of products
• We only partner with brands and retailers that align with our values and quality standards

5. Disclosure Practices

We are committed to transparent disclosure of our affiliate relationships:

Clear Identification

Affiliate links are clearly identified throughout our content. You may see disclosures such as:

• "This post contains affiliate links"
• "As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases"
• Links marked with asterisks (*) or other indicators
• Specific mention when discussing affiliate products

Prominent Placement

Affiliate disclosures are placed prominently where readers can easily see them, typically at the beginning of posts or near affiliate links.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a reader of Pink Salt Kitchen, you have complete control over your purchasing decisions:

• You are never obligated to purchase through our affiliate links
• You can choose to navigate directly to retailer websites if you prefer
• Using our affiliate links does not affect the price you pay for products
• You can support our work by using affiliate links when making purchases you were already planning to make

7. Price and Availability

Please note that:

• Product prices and availability may change without notice
• We are not responsible for price changes or product availability
• Always verify current prices and product details on the retailer's website
• Shipping costs, taxes, and other fees may apply and are determined by the retailer

8. International Readers

Many of our affiliate links are for US-based retailers, but we try to provide alternatives for international readers when possible. Availability and shipping options for international orders vary by retailer and are beyond our control.

9. Sponsored Content

In addition to affiliate marketing, Pink Salt Kitchen may occasionally publish sponsored content or accept product samples for review. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such and follows the same editorial standards as our regular content.

10. FTC Compliance

Pink Salt Kitchen complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding affiliate marketing and endorsements. We provide clear and conspicuous disclosures about our affiliate relationships in accordance with FTC requirements.

11. Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this affiliate disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate partnerships or disclosure practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Thank you for supporting Pink Salt Kitchen! Your trust is important to us, and we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity in all our affiliate relationships.