We believe in being completely transparent about how LivingHive (livinghive.org) makes money. This page explains our affiliate relationships in plain language, so you always know exactly where we stand.
How we earn
LivingHive is reader-supported. When you click a link to a product on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer — at no extra cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go to the store directly. These commissions help fund the products we buy for testing and keep the site running.
Amazon Associates
LivingHive 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 and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Other affiliate programs
In addition to Amazon, we participate in other affiliate and advertising programs with retailers and brands relevant to the products we review. When you buy through any of these links, the same principle applies: we may earn a commission, and you pay nothing extra.
How this affects our reviews — it doesn’t
This is the part that matters most. Our affiliate relationships have zero influence on our rankings, scores, or recommendations. We do not accept payment from brands in exchange for favorable reviews or placement, and no company can buy its way up our lists. We rank products based on research and hands-on testing, full stop. If the best product in a category happens to be one we earn nothing from, it still ranks first.
Why we use affiliate links
Affiliate commissions let us stay independent. Rather than relying on sponsored content or paid placements — which would compromise our objectivity — we fund our work through small commissions on products we genuinely recommend. It’s a model that keeps our incentives aligned with yours: we only benefit when we point you toward something worth buying.
Your trust
We know that trust is the only thing that makes a review site worth visiting. That’s why we’re upfront about how we earn and why we keep our editorial process completely separate from our commercial relationships. If you ever have questions about this policy, you’re welcome to contact us.
Updates to this disclosure
We may update this affiliate disclosure as our partnerships evolve. Any changes will be reflected on this page. This disclosure is provided in line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.