Affiliate and Advertising Policy
This Affiliate and Advertising Policy outlines the practices of My Pet Mantis regarding affiliate links and third-party advertisements. Our goal is to be transparent about how we generate revenue to support the operation and maintenance of this website, which is dedicated to providing reliable information and resources for pet mantis care.
1. Purpose of This Policy
My Pet Mantis is committed to honesty and transparency in its relationships with readers, hobbyists, and partners. This policy explains how we use affiliate links and display advertisements, and how these practices may affect your experience on our site.
2. Affiliate Links Disclosure
What are Affiliate Links?
My Pet Mantis may participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may include special tracking links (affiliate links) in our content. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase or perform a specified action on the partner site, we may earn a commission or other form of compensation at no additional cost to you.
Our Use of Affiliate Links
We recommend products, supplies, and services that we believe are useful for mantis keepers—items such as enclosures, food sources, heat and humidity equipment, and reference books. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence the content we provide; our reviews and recommendations are based on our own experience, research, and opinion.
Your Responsibility
You are under no obligation to use our affiliate links. The decision to purchase a product or service is entirely yours. You may choose to obtain the same products or services directly from vendors without using our links.
Affiliate Programs
We are 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
My Pet Mantis may also participate in other affiliate programs from time to time.
3. Advertising Disclosure
Third-Party Ads
My Pet Mantis may display third-party advertisements using various advertising networks, such as Google AdSense. These networks use technology to serve ads that are relevant to you based on your browsing habits.
How Advertising Works
These advertisements are typically identified as “Ads by Google” or with similar labeling. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
Your Choices Regarding Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting your Google Ads Settings page (https://adssettings.google.com/). Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
4. Sponsored Content & Paid Reviews
From time to time, My Pet Mantis may publish sponsored content, paid reviews, or other forms of compensated content. We believe in clear and conspicuous disclosure of any paid partnerships or sponsored material.
Any content created in partnership with a sponsor, or for which we have received compensation (monetary or in-kind), will be clearly marked with disclosures such as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” “In partnership with [Brand Name],” or similar language at the beginning of the content.
Our commitment to honesty remains. Even in sponsored posts, we will provide our genuine opinions and findings to help mantis keepers make informed decisions.
5. No Professional Advice
The information provided on My Pet Mantis, including product recommendations and care tips, is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary or entomological advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions about the health or care of your pet mantis.
6. Your Acknowledgement
By using My Pet Mantis, you hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:
- You understand that My Pet Mantis may receive compensation through affiliate links and advertisements.
- You consent to the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies by us and our third-party partners (including advertising networks) as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
- You will not hold My Pet Mantis liable for any purchases made through affiliate links or interactions with advertisements.
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Affiliate and Advertising Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of My Pet Mantis after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [Contact_Email]