BrickPicker Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: December 31, 2024

Summary

BrickPicker participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships and how they work.

Key Points:

We earn commissions from qualifying purchases through affiliate links
This does not affect the price you pay
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content
We disclose affiliate links transparently throughout the site

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that track when a visitor from our site makes a purchase on another website. When you click an affiliate link on BrickPicker and complete a purchase:

The retailer tracks that you came from our site
You purchase the product at the normal price
We receive a small commission from the retailer
There is no additional cost to you

Affiliate commissions help support BrickPicker's operations, including data collection, server costs, and development of new features.

Our Affiliate Partnerships

BrickPicker participates in the following affiliate programs:

Amazon Associates Program

BrickPicker 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 advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What this means:

Links to Amazon product pages may be affiliate links
We earn a commission on qualifying purchases
Amazon prices are not affected by our affiliate status
Commission rates vary by product category

Amazon Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, BrickPicker earns from qualifying purchases.

eBay Partner Network

BrickPicker participates in the eBay Partner Network, eBay's affiliate marketing program.

What this means:

Links to eBay listings may be affiliate links
We earn commissions on qualifying purchases
eBay prices are not affected by our affiliate status

Other Retail Partners

We may participate in affiliate programs with other retailers, including but not limited to:

Walmart Affiliate Program
Target Affiliate Program
LEGO VIP Program (where applicable)
Other retail affiliate networks

The specific affiliate programs we participate in may change over time.

How We Use Affiliate Links

Product Links

When displaying product information on BrickPicker, links to retailer product pages may be affiliate links. This includes:

Links in the Multi-Marketplace comparison section
"Buy Now" or "View on [Retailer]" buttons
Links in price alert emails
Links in deal notifications

Price Data Display

Our price tracking and comparison features show prices from multiple retailers. While these features help you find the best price, links to those retailers may be affiliate links.

Important: Affiliate relationships do NOT influence:

Which products we feature or track
How prices are displayed or compared
Our recommendations or editorial content
The order in which retailers are shown

We display prices from all major retailers regardless of affiliate status, and we show the actual lowest price first.

Editorial Independence

We maintain strict editorial independence from our affiliate partners. This means:

No Paid Placement

We do not accept payment to feature specific products
Retailers cannot pay for higher placement in comparisons
Deal and recommendation algorithms are not influenced by affiliate rates

Honest Recommendations

Our data and analysis are independent of affiliate relationships
AI-generated insights are based solely on data, not affiliate status
We recommend the best option for users, even if it means less commission

Transparent Conflicts

If we have any conflict of interest, we disclose it
We don't let affiliate commissions bias our content
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions, not to maximize commissions

Commission Rates

Affiliate commission rates vary by retailer and product category. Typical rates include:

| Retailer | Typical Commission Rate | |----------|------------------------| | Amazon | 1% - 10% depending on category | | eBay | Variable based on category | | Walmart | 1% - 4% depending on category | | Target | 1% - 8% depending on category |

Note: These rates are approximate and subject to change by the retailers.

Cookies and Tracking

Affiliate programs use cookies to track referrals. When you click an affiliate link:

A small cookie is placed in your browser
This cookie identifies BrickPicker as the referring site
If you make a purchase within the cookie window (typically 24 hours to 30 days), we receive credit
The cookie does not contain personal information

You can delete or block these cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect affiliate tracking.

For more information about our use of cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

Why We Use Affiliate Links

Affiliate commissions help support BrickPicker in several ways:

Operational Costs

Server hosting and infrastructure
Data API subscriptions and licensing
Third-party service costs

Data Collection

Maintaining price tracking across multiple retailers
Collecting and processing sales estimates
Updating product information

Development

Building new features and improvements
Mobile app development
User experience enhancements

Content Creation

Documentation and help resources
Research and analysis
Community support

By using affiliate links, we can provide many features free of charge while sustaining the platform long-term.

Your Choices

Using Affiliate Links

You are under no obligation to use our affiliate links. If you prefer not to support us through affiliate commissions, you can:

Navigate directly to retailer websites
Use a different browser or incognito mode
Search for products on retailer sites independently

Blocking Affiliate Tracking

You can block affiliate tracking by:

Disabling third-party cookies in your browser
Using browser extensions that block tracking
Clearing your cookies before making purchases

Note: This will not affect BrickPicker's functionality, only our ability to earn commissions.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. The FTC requires that material connections between advertisers and endorsers be clearly disclosed.

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with FTC regulations regarding:

Material Connections: We disclose our financial relationships with retailers
Endorsements: Any product endorsements reflect our honest opinions
Testimonials: User testimonials (if any) represent genuine experiences
Native Advertising: Sponsored content (if any) is clearly labeled

Questions About Affiliate Links

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Affiliate Disclosure Inquiry

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure as our affiliate relationships change. We will post the updated disclosure on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically for any changes.