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Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: July 2025

Full Transparency

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 2551, we provide this disclosure to be transparent about our affiliate relationships. When you click certain links and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

1. Plain English Summary

The Simple Truth: We earn money when you buy products through our links. This doesn't cost you extra. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely helpful. These commissions help keep our website free for everyone.

2. Our Affiliate Partners

Identification.com maintains compensated affiliate relationships with these trusted security providers:

  • •
    SSL.com

    We earn commissions when you purchase SSL certificates, digital signing certificates, or other PKI solutions through our referral links.

  • •
    iDenfy

    We receive 15% lifetime commission2 for successful referrals to iDenfy's identity verification and KYC compliance services.

  • •
    Sucuri

    Through the CJ Affiliate network, we earn commissions when you purchase Sucuri's website security and malware protection services.

  • •
    MalCare

    We receive 20% commission3 for referrals that result in MalCare WordPress security subscriptions.

3. How Affiliate Tracking Works

Here's exactly what happens when you click our affiliate links:

  1. You click a link - You're redirected to our partner's website
  2. Partner sets a cookie - The merchant (not us) places a tracking cookie in your browser
  3. Cookie duration varies:
    • SSL.com: Industry standard (typically 30-90 days)
    • iDenfy: Not publicly disclosed
    • Sucuri: 30 days4
    • MalCare: 60 days3
  4. You make a purchase - If within the cookie window, we earn a commission
  5. Same price for you - Affiliate links never increase your cost

Important: Identification.com does not set any tracking cookies. All tracking is handled by our partners on their websites.

4. Our Editorial Independence

Despite earning commissions, we maintain strict editorial standards:

What We DO:

  • Research thoroughly before recommending
  • Compare multiple solutions objectively
  • Highlight both pros and cons
  • Update content for accuracy

What We DON'T DO:

  • Accept payment for positive reviews
  • Recommend inferior products for commissions
  • Hide negative aspects of products
  • Let commissions influence our advice

5. Your Privacy & Control

When you use our affiliate links, you maintain complete control:

  • We never see your personal purchase information or payment details
  • All transactions are handled securely by the merchant
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings anytime
  • Product prices remain the same whether you use our links or not
  • Each partner has their own privacy policy5 governing data use

6. How This Helps Everyone

The affiliate model creates a win-win situation:

For You:

  • •Free access to researched recommendations
  • •No registration or subscription required
  • •Same prices as going direct

For Us:

  • •Sustainable funding for operations
  • •Independence from any single vendor
  • •Ability to focus on quality content

7. Questions or Concerns?

We value transparency and your trust. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships:

Phone: 866-IDENTIF(866-433-6843)

A Note of Thanks

If you find our recommendations helpful and choose to use our affiliate links, thank you. Your support helps keep this resource freely available to everyone who needs guidance on digital security solutions.

Sources & References

  1. 1 Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Official guidance for affiliate disclosure requirements:https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-255(Accessed: July 11, 2025)
  2. 2 iDenfy Partner Program offers 15% lifetime commission on net revenue from referred customers. Details at:https://www.idenfy.com/partner-program/(Accessed: July 11, 2025)
  3. 3 MalCare Affiliate Program offers 20% commission with 60-day cookie duration. Program details available at:https://www.malcare.com/affiliate/(Accessed: July 11, 2025)
  4. 4 Sucuri Referral Program operates through CJ Affiliate with 30-day cookie window. Information available at:https://sucuri.net/referral/(Accessed: July 11, 2025)
  5. 5 Partner privacy policies:SSL.com,iDenfy,Sucuri,MalCare(All accessed: July 11, 2025)

Affiliate terms and commission rates accurate as of July 2025. Terms subject to change by partners. This disclosure complies with FTC guidelines for transparency in affiliate marketing.