What an affiliate link is
An affiliate link is a special link to a third-party product or service. If you click such a link and later sign up or make a purchase, Calculator Matters may receive a small commission from that company. It is a common way for free, independent sites to cover their costs.
How we use affiliate links
Where affiliate links appear, we use them sparingly and only where the product is genuinely relevant to the page. We never require you to use an affiliate link or product in order to use a calculator, and we do not fill our content with links for the sake of commissions.
No extra cost to you
Using an affiliate link never increases the price you pay. If a commission is earned, it comes from the merchant, not from you. You are always free to visit any product directly instead of through a link on this site.
Editorial independence
Calculator results are produced by transparent formulas and the inputs you provide. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence our formulas, rankings, explanations, examples, or outputs. Our commitment to independent content is described in our Editorial Policy.
Advertising is separate
Display advertising, such as ads served through Google AdSense, is separate from affiliate links. Ads are clearly distinct from calculator inputs and results and are not endorsements or personalised recommendations. For detail, see our Advertising Disclosure.
Honest disclosure
We believe in transparency consistent with guidance such as the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) endorsement guides and similar standards elsewhere. This page exists so that you always know how the site is supported and can make an informed choice.
Your choices
You are never obligated to click an advertisement or affiliate link. You can navigate to any third-party product directly, and you can manage advertising cookies through the controls described in our Cookie Policy.
Questions
If you have any question about advertising or affiliate disclosures on Calculator Matters, please reach us through our contact page.