Affiliate Disclosure

1. Introduction

Bible Directory participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn commissions when you click certain links on our website and make purchases from participating retailers.

Important: Using our affiliate links costs you nothing extra. Prices are the same whether you use our links or go directly to the retailer's website.

2. What Are Affiliate Links?

An affiliate link is a special URL that contains a unique identifier (our affiliate ID) that tells the retailer we referred you. Here's how it works:

1. You click a link on our website to a retailer (like Amazon or Christianbook)
2. The retailer's website recognizes our affiliate ID in the URL
3. If you make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small commission
4. You pay the same price you would have paid anyway

No Extra Cost: Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer from their profit margin, not added to your purchase price. You pay exactly the same amount whether you use our affiliate link or search for the product directly.

3. Our Affiliate Partnerships

3.1 Amazon Associates Program

3.2 Christianbook Affiliate Program

3.3 Future Partnerships

We may add additional affiliate partnerships in the future with other reputable Bible retailers and bookstores. This page will be updated to reflect any new partnerships. Potential future partners may include:

• Bookshop.org
• Other Christian bookstores
• Publisher direct sales programs

4. How We Use Affiliate Links

Affiliate links appear on our website in the following locations:

• Edition Detail Pages: "Buy Now" or "Check Price" buttons on individual Bible edition pages
• Browse Pages: Links to retailers from Bible edition listings
• Comparison Tools: Retailer links in comparison features
• Featured Editions: Links from featured Bible recommendations

Clear Identification: Affiliate links are typically labeled as "Buy Now," "Check Price," or with the retailer's name. When you click these links, you'll be taken to the retailer's website where the actual purchase takes place.

5. Our Recommendation Policy

Honest, Unbiased Recommendations: This is our most important commitment to you. Our affiliate relationships do NOT influence which Bible editions we include in our database or how we present information.

5.1 How We Select Bible Editions

Bible editions are included in our database based on:

• Quality and reputation of the translation
• Availability to consumers
• Unique features or target audiences
• Publisher credibility and track record
• User needs and requests

NOT based on: Whether we can earn a commission, commission rates, or affiliate availability. Many editions in our database have no affiliate links available.

5.2 Editorial Independence

Our editorial content, educational resources, and Bible information are created independently of our affiliate relationships. We do not:

• Recommend Bibles solely because they have higher commissions
• Exclude quality Bibles because affiliate links aren't available
• Rank or sort results based on commission potential
• Write biased reviews to increase affiliate sales
• Accept payment from publishers for favorable placement or reviews

6. Your Choice

You Are Never Required to Use Our Affiliate Links. You have complete freedom to:

• Search for Bibles directly on retailer websites
• Visit physical bookstores
• Purchase from any retailer you prefer
• Compare prices across multiple retailers

Alternative Options: On our edition detail pages, we provide both affiliate links and non-affiliate search links to help you find the best price and retailer for your needs.

Supporting Our Work: That said, if you find our website helpful and choose to use our affiliate links, you help support our work at no cost to yourself. Affiliate commissions help us maintain and improve this free resource.

7. What Affiliate Commissions Support

Revenue from affiliate commissions helps us:

• Maintain and improve the website
• Keep our database updated with new Bible editions
• Create educational content about translations and Bible selection
• Develop new features like comparison tools and recommendation quizzes
• Cover hosting and infrastructure costs
• Keep the service free for all users

Without affiliate revenue, we would need to charge subscription fees, display intrusive advertising, or discontinue the service.

8. Cookies and Tracking

When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set a cookie on your device to track the referral. This is how they know to credit us with a commission if you make a purchase.

Cookie Duration:

• Amazon: 24 hours from when you click the link
• Christianbook: Varies (check their program terms)

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking affiliate cookies will prevent us from earning commissions on your purchases.

For more information about how we handle data and privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Non-Affiliate Recommendations

We also provide information about Bible editions and retailers where no affiliate relationship exists, including:

• Publisher direct sales links (when available)
• Local bookstore recommendations
• Library resources
• Free digital Bible apps and websites
• Bible societies and ministries offering free Bibles

This demonstrates our commitment to helping you find the right Bible, regardless of whether we earn a commission.

10. FTC Compliance

This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

We are required by law to disclose that we have a financial relationship with the retailers we link to. This disclosure ensures you understand that we may receive compensation for referrals, even though it costs you nothing.

11. Questions and Concerns

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn revenue, we're happy to answer them. Transparency is important to us, and we want you to feel confident using our website.

Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback about our affiliate practices.

12. Updates to This Disclosure

We will update this Affiliate Disclosure when we:

• Add new affiliate partnerships
• Change existing affiliate relationships
• Modify our affiliate practices
• Receive updated guidance from regulatory agencies

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made. Material changes will be announced on our website.