Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency about our affiliate relationships and how they support our platform.
Last updated: October 15, 2023
Important Disclosure: BC Games participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our platform.
What is an Affiliate Program?
An affiliate program is a partnership where we promote products or services and receive a commission for referrals or sales generated through our platform. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from that transaction.
We only participate in affiliate programs for products and services that we genuinely believe will benefit our users and align with our values.
Our Affiliate Relationships
BC Games has established affiliate relationships with the following types of partners:
- Game developers and publishers
- Gaming hardware manufacturers
- Software and tool providers
- Gaming accessory companies
- Other gaming-related services
We carefully select our affiliate partners based on the quality of their products, user reviews, and relevance to our audience. Our primary goal is to recommend products and services that enhance your gaming experience.
Commission Structure
Our affiliate commissions vary by partner and product category. Here's a general overview of our commission structure:
| Product Category | Commission Type | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Game Purchases | Percentage of Sale | 5-15% |
| Gaming Hardware | Percentage of Sale | 3-8% |
| Software & Tools | Percentage of Sale | 10-30% |
| Subscription Services | Recurring Commission | 10-25% monthly |
| In-Game Purchases | Fixed Amount | Varies by game |
These commissions help us maintain and improve BC Games while keeping our core services free for users.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on an affiliate link on our website:
- A tracking cookie is placed on your device (if you allow cookies)
- This cookie identifies BC Games as the referrer
- If you make a purchase within the cookie duration (typically 30-90 days)
- We receive a commission for referring you
The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the merchant. In some cases, we may even be able to offer exclusive discounts through our affiliate relationships.
Our Review Process
We maintain strict editorial independence in our content creation process:
- Honest Reviews: We provide honest assessments of products regardless of affiliate relationships
- No Guaranteed Positive Reviews: We do not guarantee positive reviews to our affiliate partners
- Transparency: We clearly disclose affiliate relationships where applicable
- User-First Approach: Our recommendations are based on what we believe will benefit our users most
We prioritize our users' trust above all else and would never recommend a product we wouldn't use ourselves.
Benefits of Our Affiliate Program
Our affiliate relationships benefit both BC Games and our users in several ways:
Free Access
Helps us keep BC Games free for all users while maintaining high-quality content
Quality Content
Supports our ability to create comprehensive reviews and gaming resources
Platform Improvements
Funds development of new features and platform enhancements
Exclusive Deals
Sometimes enables us to negotiate special discounts for our users
Your Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. The tracking cookies used by affiliate programs typically collect:
- Referral source (BC Games)
- Click timestamp
- Product information
- Purchase confirmation (no personal details)
We do not share your personal information with our affiliate partners. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how they work, please don't hesitate to contact us:
- Email: affiliates@bcgames.com
- Contact Form: Visit our contact page
Become a BC Games Affiliate
Interested in promoting BC Games and earning commissions? Join our affiliate program today!
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