Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: April 30, 2026
We believe in complete transparency. Here’s exactly how GrayTechGuide.com makes money — and why it never affects our recommendations.
The Short Version
GrayTechGuide.com earns commissions when you click our links and make a purchase. This costs you nothing extra. We only recommend products we would genuinely recommend to our own family members. Our rankings are never influenced by affiliate relationships.
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
When you click a link on our website to a product on Amazon or another retailer, and then make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This is called affiliate marketing.
The price you pay is exactly the same whether you click our link or go directly to the retailer. You pay nothing extra. The commission comes from the retailer’s marketing budget — not from your pocket.
Affiliate commissions are how many independent review websites — including GrayTechGuide.com — fund their operations without charging readers or accepting advertising.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
Amazon Associates
We are 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.
Typical commission: 3–4% of purchase price
Health & Safety Programs
We participate in affiliate programs for medical alert systems, hearing aids, and health monitoring devices. These may include Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, Lively, and similar companies.
Typical commission: $20–60 per sale or lead
Technology Programs
We may participate in affiliate programs for tablets, smartphones, and smart home devices through retailers such as Best Buy, B&H, and manufacturer direct programs.
Typical commission: 2–5% of purchase price
Hearing Aid Programs
We participate in affiliate programs for over-the-counter hearing aids including Jabra Enhance, Elehear, and MDHearing. These products are reviewed independently before any affiliate relationship is established.
Typical commission: 8–15% of purchase price
Our Editorial Promise
What we DO
- Test every product we review with real seniors
- Include honest cons alongside every pro
- Recommend against products even when we have an affiliate relationship
- Update reviews when products change or are discontinued
- Disclose affiliate relationships on every page that contains them
- Prioritize the reader’s best interest over commission size
What we NEVER do
- Accept payment to write positive reviews
- Rank products higher because they pay higher commissions
- Accept free products in exchange for guaranteed positive coverage
- Hide affiliate relationships or use deceptive link practices
- Recommend products we wouldn’t give to our own parents
- Sell advertising space or sponsored placements
How to Identify Affiliate Links
On GrayTechGuide.com, affiliate links are identified in the following ways:
- A disclosure notice appears at the top of every article that contains affiliate links
- Amazon affiliate links contain “amzn.to” or our Associate ID in the URL
- Buttons labeled “Check Price on Amazon” or “See Today’s Price” are affiliate links
- Some links are managed through affiliate link management software which may redirect through a tracking URL before reaching the retailer
If you ever have a question about whether a specific link is an affiliate link, contact us and we’ll answer immediately.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255). The FTC requires that websites disclose any material connections between themselves and the products or services they recommend.
GrayTechGuide.com fully complies with these requirements. We disclose our affiliate relationships clearly and prominently on every relevant page.
For more information about FTC disclosure requirements, visit: ftc.gov
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
We welcome questions about how we make money and how it affects our content. Transparency is one of our core values.
If you have concerns about a specific review or recommendation, please contact us. We will respond within 2 business days.
📧 Use our Contact page for any questions about affiliate relationships, editorial independence, or product recommendations.