Editorial transparency

How recommendations are funded

CookGauge may earn a commission when a reader uses a qualifying link to buy a product. That does not change the price paid by the reader.

What this means in practice

A commercial link appears only when it is relevant to the problem on the page. The surrounding text should explain the use case, compatibility limits, and any meaningful trade-offs before a reader clicks.

Commission eligibility does not decide whether a product is recommended. We do not publish generic product lists simply to create affiliate links.

Where to look

When affiliate links are added, a plain-English disclosure will appear with the relevant recommendation and before its purchase link. This page explains the policy, but it is not the only notice a reader should see.

The current wording is: “We may earn a commission when you buy through links in this section, at no extra cost to you.” Product availability, pricing, and retailer terms can change; check the seller’s page before buying.

Editorial independence

Manufacturer documentation, original testing, and other research are kept distinct. A manufacturer claim is not presented as independent proof, and AI-generated images are not presented as evidence of a product test. If a product is supplied, discounted, or tested, that relationship and the limits of the test will be stated with the relevant content.

Until a product, compatibility claim, current price, and affiliate destination have each been checked, the site does not display a commercial recommendation block. That boundary is intentional: a useful page can end with a better question rather than an unnecessary product link.

Read the full editorial methodology or contact us with a disclosure question.