What Are Affiliate Links?
Some links found throughout this website are affiliate links. This means if you click on them and make a qualifying purchase or take a specific action, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
These links are a part of how we fund our content creation, maintain the site, and continue delivering valuable resources for our readers.
Why You See Affiliate Links
Our blog exists to share ideas, trends, recommendations, and curated insights — from seasonal gift ideas and unique merchandise to digital products and content. Some of these recommendations include links to third-party marketplaces and platforms through affiliate partnerships.
Affiliate marketing allows us to monetize this content responsibly, without compromising your trust or the quality of what we share.
Our Principles & Commitment to You
We are content creators and digital entrepreneurs who value authenticity. Here’s how we operate:
- Honest Content: We only recommend products or services we truly believe in or have researched thoroughly.
- Relevance First: All affiliate links align with the interests of our audience, focusing on value, quality, and current trends.
- No Paid Endorsements: We are never paid to post biased or false reviews.
- Editorial Integrity: All opinions expressed are 100% our own, and editorial content is never influenced by affiliate partnerships.
You are always free to choose whether or not to use our links. Clicking is optional, and we respect your choice.
How Affiliate Links Work
- Clicking an affiliate link places a cookie on your browser that tracks qualifying activity.
- If you complete a purchase or take a specific action (within a time window set by the affiliate program), we may earn a commission.
- These commissions help us improve our site, expand content, and maintain our free resources.
There is no additional cost to you — in many cases, you may even benefit from exclusive promotions or bundled deals through these links.
Programs & Networks
While we don’t publicly name all affiliate platforms we work with, we may promote relevant items from print-on-demand marketplaces, book publishing platforms, and large affiliate networks that align with our blog’s mission and brand identity.
Transparency Matters
We are committed to being clear and respectful in our marketing approach:
- Affiliate content is naturally integrated into informational articles, not disguised as pure editorial.
- You’ll often find affiliate links in product spotlights, seasonal guides, or trend-based recommendations.
- We do not force or mislead — affiliate promotions are just one way we add value while sustaining the site.
Affiliate Disclosure and Marketplace Compliant
Deals by Kona participates in affiliate marketing programs. We do not process orders or handle shipping, returns, or refunds. These are managed by the respective sellers or platforms (e.g., Amazon, Teespring).
Please note: We do not sell products directly on this site. All transactions, including returns or refunds, are handled by third-party affiliate platforms. For questions about orders, please refer to the retailer's official support.
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Your Trust Fuels Our Work
By using our affiliate links, you support the ongoing work of Deals by Kona as a platform for thoughtful content, timely inspiration, and purposeful discovery. Thank you for supporting us!
If you have any concerns or would like more information about a product or service we’ve featured, feel free to contact us.
