Affiliate Disclosure
SmartGearHQ is committed to transparency. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how they support our work.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some of the links on SmartGearHQ are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
How It Works
- You click on a product link on our site
- You are redirected to a partner store (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.)
- If you make a purchase, we receive a small commission (typically 2-5% of the sale price)
- The price you pay is exactly the same as if you had visited the store directly
Our Commitment
- No bias: Our product recommendations are based on research, testing, and analysis — not on commission rates.
- No additional cost: Affiliate commissions never increase the price you pay.
- Transparency: We clearly mark affiliate links and this disclosure page is available from every page on the site.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
- Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Flipkart Affiliate: We participate in the Flipkart Affiliate Program.
- Cuelinks: We use Cuelinks for affiliate link management across various stores.
- EarnKaro: We participate in the EarnKaro affiliate program.
- CashKaro: We participate in the CashKaro affiliate program.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate commissions help us cover the costs of running SmartGearHQ — hosting, research, content creation, and domain expenses. This allows us to keep the site free for all readers.
Trust and Integrity
Our primary commitment is to our readers. We never recommend a product solely because of its commission rate. If we don't believe in a product, we won't recommend it — regardless of the potential commission.
If you have any questions about our affiliate practices, please contact us.