Our Commitment to Transparency
At DisasterPrepCalc, we believe in complete transparency about how we operate and make money. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships and how they may affect the content you see on our site.
How We Make Money
DisasterPrepCalc is a free resource supported primarily through affiliate partnerships. When you click on certain product links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
We participate in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates Program: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon offers millions of products relevant to emergency preparedness.
- Other Affiliate Programs: We may partner with other retailers and brands that offer quality emergency preparedness products.
How We Choose Products to Recommend
Our editorial integrity is paramount. We recommend products based on:
- Quality and reliability: We only recommend products we believe will genuinely help you prepare for emergencies
- Value: We consider price-to-quality ratio and look for products that offer good value
- User reviews: We research real customer feedback and experiences
- Expert recommendations: We reference guidance from FEMA, CDC, Red Cross, and other authorities
- Personal testing: When possible, we test products ourselves
Important Note
We will never recommend a product solely because it pays a higher commission. Our recommendations are based on what we genuinely believe will help you and your family prepare for emergencies.
What This Means for You
- No extra cost: You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate links or not
- Support our work: Using our links helps us maintain this free resource
- No obligation: You're never obligated to purchase through our links
- Shop around: We encourage you to compare prices and find the best deals
Identifying Affiliate Links
Product recommendations on our site that include affiliate links are typically:
- Clearly presented in product recommendation sections
- Linked to retailer websites (like Amazon.com)
- Part of our guides and calculator result pages
Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Our calculators provide the same results regardless of whether you purchase products. Our guides recommend what we believe is best, not what pays the highest commission.
If we ever receive free products for review, we will clearly disclose that relationship and provide our honest assessment regardless of the freebie.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we choose products to recommend, please contact us. We're happy to explain our process.
Thank you for supporting DisasterPrepCalc. Your trust means everything to us, and we're committed to providing honest, helpful emergency preparedness information.