Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 13, 2026
FTC Compliance Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), we want to be fully transparent with our visitors about the nature of our content and how we generate revenue.
312Deals may receive compensation for clicks on or purchases made through links on this website. This compensation may affect how and where products appear on this site. We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information to help you find the best deals.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links that allow retailers to know when a customer has been referred from our website. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from that sale.
These links look and function like regular links, but they contain a unique identifier that credits 312Deals for the referral. The use of affiliate links is a standard practice across deal-sharing websites and blogs.
Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate, 312Deals earns from qualifying purchases. 312Deals is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. When you click on an Amazon link on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small percentage of that sale at no additional cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work (No Extra Cost to You)
Using our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay for products is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer's website.
Here's how it works:
- You find a deal on 312Deals that interests you
- You click our link, which takes you to the retailer's website
- A cookie is placed in your browser to track the referral
- If you make a purchase (usually within 24 hours), the retailer pays us a small commission
- You pay the exact same price as any other customer
Supporting 312Deals: When you use our affiliate links, you're helping support the time and effort we put into finding and sharing great deals with the Chicago community. Thank you!
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
312Deals participates in several affiliate programs to provide you with the widest range of deals and savings opportunities:
Amazon Associates
Amazon's affiliate program covering millions of products across all categories.
Howl
A creator-focused affiliate platform connecting us with various retail partners.
CJ Affiliate
A large affiliate network with partnerships across major retailers and brands.
Rakuten Advertising
A global affiliate network connecting us with premium retail and brand partners.
Sponsored Content Policy
312Deals does not publish sponsored posts or accept payment for product placements.
Every deal we share is selected based on its genuine value to our readers, not because a company paid us to feature it. Our editorial decisions are independent and based solely on providing real savings to the Chicago community.
While we do earn commissions through affiliate links, these commissions do not influence which deals we choose to share. We will never promote a bad deal just because it offers a higher commission.
Our Commitment to You
At 312Deals, we are committed to:
- Sharing only deals we believe offer genuine value
- Being transparent about our affiliate relationships
- Never letting commissions influence our editorial decisions
- Providing accurate pricing and deal information to the best of our ability
- Updating or removing deals that are no longer valid
We understand that trust is earned, and we work hard every day to maintain the trust of our Chicago community.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or our practices, please don't hesitate to reach out: