We believe in clear, honest explanations of how PC Pro Guide sustains itself. This page explains what affiliate links are, how they work on our site, and how we protect editorial independence.
Summary (Plain English)
- Some product links on PC Pro Guide are affiliate links.
- If you click one of those links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you.
- Rankings, compatibility outcomes, and recommendations are independent and not for sale.
- We do not accept payment to include or boost products in core recommendations.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that tell a retailer you arrived from PC Pro Guide. If you buy something after clicking, the retailer may pay us a commission. This helps keep the site free to use and supports ongoing development and data maintenance.
Where We Use Them
- On product pages and build lists where it’s natural to include a “buy” option.
- In comparison tables that show pricing and availability.
- Never in places where a click could be confusing or misleading (e.g., in warning/error messages).
Labeling & Identification
To keep things transparent, we label monetized outbound links with clear language such as “Affiliate” or “Ad-supported.” Where space is limited (e.g., tables), we use a short label or icon with accessible text.
Editorial Independence
- No pay-to-promote: We do not sell placement in rankings, recommendations, or compatibility results.
- No sponsored outcomes: Compatibility checks and warnings are rule-driven and source-based.
- Firewall: The team that manages affiliate relationships does not control editorial decisions or technical rules.
How We Choose Retailers
We consider reliability, stock depth, return policies, and geographic coverage. Participation in an affiliate program does not guarantee inclusion; if a retailer doesn’t meet our standards, we don’t link to them.
Pricing, Availability, and Accuracy
- Prices and stock change frequently. We aim to surface timely data but cannot guarantee availability or the final checkout price.
- If a price looks wrong or a link breaks, please let us know so we can fix it quickly.
Tracking & Privacy
- When you click an affiliate link, retailers may use cookies or other identifiers to attribute sales.
- PC Pro Guide does not receive your personal checkout information from retailers.
- You can disable third-party cookies in your browser if you prefer; doing so may affect attribution.
Conflicts of Interest
Team members are required to disclose any personal or financial relationships with manufacturers or retailers. When relevant, we add context to the page or exclude the contributor from that specific coverage.
Refunds, Returns, and Support
Purchases made through affiliate links are handled by the retailer. For order changes, returns, or warranty questions, please contact the retailer’s support directly.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this page to reflect new programs, retailers, or policies. Material changes will be noted in the changelog below.
Changelog
- 2025-09-19: Initial version published.
Contact
Questions about this disclosure or our monetization approach?
Email: contact@pcproguide.com or press@pcproguide.com
Last updated: September 19, 2025