Last Updated: June 5, 2026
1. Our Commitment to Transparency
Pet Hydrate IQ is a participant in affiliate advertising programs. This disclosure explains how our site earns revenue and how that may relate to the content you read.
2. What Is an Affiliate Link?
When you click certain product links on Pet Hydrate IQ and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer — at no additional cost to you. These are called affiliate links.
Affiliate links look and function the same as regular links. The price you pay is not affected by whether you use an affiliate link.
3. Programs We May Participate In
We may earn commissions through affiliate relationships with programs including, but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Other pet product retailers, subscription services, and brands that offer affiliate or referral programs.
This list may change over time as we add or remove partnerships.
4. How It Affects Our Content
- Editorial independence: Our reviews, comparisons, and recommendations are based on research, product criteria, and genuine assessment — not on affiliate relationships or commission rates.
- No pay-to-play: We do not accept payment to feature, rank, or positively review any product.
- Honest opinions: We aim to present balanced information, including limitations or drawbacks of products we cover.
- No guarantees: Recommending a product through an affiliate link is not a guarantee of its quality, availability, pricing, or suitability for your specific pet.
5. Regulatory Compliance
We aim to comply with affiliate and endorsement disclosure laws in all jurisdictions where our content is accessed. Below is a summary of the key frameworks we follow.
5.1 United States – FTC
In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose material connections — including affiliate commissions — wherever relevant content appears on this site.
5.2 Canada – Competition Act
In accordance with the Competition Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34) and the Competition Bureau of Canada’s guidance on deceptive marketing practices and influencer marketing, we disclose any material connection that could reasonably affect a consumer’s assessment of our content, including affiliate compensation. We do not make false or misleading representations about products, services, or our relationships with merchants.
5.3 European Union – Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
Under the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (2005/29/EC) and applicable national implementations, we clearly identify commercial content and disclose affiliate relationships so that readers can distinguish editorial content from commercially incentivized recommendations.
5.4 United Kingdom – ASA/CAP Code
In accordance with the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code, affiliate-linked content on this site is identified as containing commercial relationships. We do not present paid or commission-based content as independent editorial without disclosure.
5.5 Australia – Australian Consumer Law
Under the Australian Consumer Law (Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Schedule 2), we do not engage in misleading or deceptive conduct. Affiliate relationships and any material benefit received are disclosed wherever relevant.
5.6 Cookies and Tracking Technology
Affiliate programs typically use cookies or similar tracking technologies to attribute purchases. By clicking an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate network or retailer. This is separate from cookies we may use on our own site. For details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
5.7 In-Content Disclosures
You may also see in-content disclosures such as:
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.
6. Third-Party Purchases
All purchases you make are transactions between you and the third-party retailer. Pet Hydrate IQ is not a party to those transactions and is not responsible for product quality, pricing, availability, shipping, returns, or merchant policies.
7. Questions
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we select and review products, feel free to reach out:
- Email: info@pethydrateiq.com