Salt Life Detail is committed to transparency in all our business practices. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships and how they may affect our content.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow us to earn a small commission when you purchase products through our recommendations. This commission comes from the retailer at no additional cost to you.

Our Affiliate Partners

Salt Life Detail participates in affiliate programs with various marine retailers and product manufacturers. We carefully select partners based on product quality, customer service, and alignment with our values of supporting the marine community.

Our Review Philosophy

Editorial independence is our foundation. We purchase and test products with our own money before writing reviews. Our affiliate relationships never influence our honest assessments.

How We Test Products

Every product we review undergoes our standard testing process:

1. Purchase: We buy products with our own money (no free samples)
2. Testing: 2-6 months of real-world use in Southwest Florida conditions
3. Documentation: Photo and performance tracking throughout testing
4. Review: Honest assessment including pros, cons, and recommendations

Revenue and Funding

Affiliate commissions help fund our product testing and website operations. We also generate revenue through:

• Product affiliate commissions (typically 3-8% of sale price)
• Local service referrals (when appropriate)
• Display advertising (minimal and relevant to marine detailing)

Identification of Affiliate Content

We clearly identify affiliate content through:

• Link Labels: "Buy Now" buttons include affiliate relationship disclosure
• Page Disclosures: Clear statements on product review pages
• Attribute Tags: Proper rel="sponsored" and rel="nofollow" attributes
• Visual Indicators: Consistent disclosure formatting across the site

Price Transparency

Affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. Retailers pay commissions from their marketing budgets, not by increasing prices for customers using affiliate links.

Local Business Relationships

Our partnership with Starke Yacht Care reflects our commitment to supporting local Southwest Florida marine businesses. This relationship allows us to:

• Provide local purchasing options for our readers
• Support the local marine community
• Access products for testing more efficiently
• Build relationships with marine industry professionals

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. We follow FTC requirements for:

• Clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections
• Honest and truthful advertising practices
• Proper identification of sponsored content
• Transparent business relationships

Contact Us

Questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure practices? We're committed to transparency and welcome your inquiries.

Email: hello@saltlifedetail.com
Subject Line: "Affiliate Disclosure Question"