Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: 15 January 2026
1. Purpose and Compliance
Habitat Hound (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to transparency and integrity. This Disclosure is provided to inform you of our financial relationships with third-party brands and to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and international consumer protection standards. We ensure that all sponsored or affiliate content is clearly disclosed.
2. Nature of Affiliate Relationships
We participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. These commissions support the maintenance of Habitat Hound and the production of our digital products.
3. Tracking and User Consent
When you interact with affiliate links, third-party cookies or pixels are used to attribute the referral to us.
- Duration: These cookies typically persist for up to 30 days.
- Consent: Consistent with our Cookies Policy, these tracking technologies are disabled by default and only activate if you provide express consent via our cookie banner.
- Opt-Out: You may withdraw consent at any time using the persistent cookie icon on our site.
4. Editorial Independence and Accuracy
We prioritize the interests of our users above all else.
- Independent Research: Our recommendations are based on independent analysis or personal experience.
- No Influence: Compensation does not influence our editorial topics or the honesty of our reviews.
- Accuracy: We strive to ensure all affiliate relationships and product claims are accurately disclosed and up-to-date.
5. Limitation of Liability for Third-Party Products
We do not own, control, or fulfill orders for third-party products linked via affiliate programs.
- No Warranty: We make no representations or warranties regarding the quality, safety, or legality of third-party products.
- Direct Recourse: Any issues regarding a purchase (e.g., shipping, defects) must be directed to the vendor from whom the product was purchased.
6. Social Media Disclosures
We will ensure that any current or future social media posts (e.g., Meta, TikTok, Pinterest) containing affiliate links are clearly identified at the time of posting using labels such as #ad, #affiliate, or #commissionearned.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding our affiliate relationships, please contact: Email: info@habitathound.com
