Commercial transparency

Affiliate disclosure

How SmarterBuyLab is funded and how referral links are marked.

Document statusEffective and last reviewed: August 15, 2026

The short version

SmarterBuyLab is an independent, affiliate-supported publication. Some outbound links are affiliate links. If you click one and complete a qualifying purchase, we may receive compensation at no additional cost to you.

How links are marked

Monetized calls to action are labeled in context and use the HTML relationship attributes sponsored nofollow. Review and comparison pages also display a disclosure before the commercial section.

Current relationship types

We work with independent provider programs and affiliate networks, including Impact. Having an account or tracking link does not mean a product is recommended. Programs with incomplete company-jurisdiction verification are kept off public purchasing pages.

Our ranking rule

A commission can fund additional research. It cannot buy a positive conclusion or placement. Products without affiliate programs can still be included when they are the best-supported answer.