Effective Date: March 10, 2026 | Last Updated: March 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting bbqchicken.net (“the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Affiliate Disclosure page is designed to clearly and transparently explain how bbqchicken.net earns revenue through affiliate marketing, what that means for you as a reader, and how we ensure that our affiliate relationships never compromise the honesty and integrity of the content we publish.

bbqchicken.net is a barbecue and grilling recipe blog that provides cooking recipes, grilling guides, smoking techniques, equipment reviews, product recommendations, and outdoor cooking tips to barbecue enthusiasts throughout the United States. Creating and maintaining this free, high-quality content requires significant time, effort, and financial resources. Affiliate marketing is one of the ways we fund the ongoing operation of this Website.

This Affiliate Disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), which require content publishers to clearly and conspicuously disclose material connections between the publisher and the companies whose products or services they recommend, review, or link to.

We encourage you to read this entire Affiliate Disclosure so that you fully understand how affiliate links work on this Website and how we approach product recommendations.

FTC Disclosure: Some of the links on bbqchicken.net are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at absolutely no additional cost to you. This income helps support the creation of free content on this Website. All opinions expressed on this Website are our own, and we only recommend products that we genuinely believe will be valuable to our readers.

2. What Are Affiliate Links

An affiliate link is a specially formatted URL that contains a unique tracking identifier assigned to bbqchicken.net. When you click on an affiliate link on our Website, you are redirected to a third-party retailer’s website (such as Amazon.com or a BBQ equipment manufacturer’s online store). The tracking identifier in the URL allows the retailer to recognize that your visit originated from bbqchicken.net.

If you make a qualifying purchase through that link within a specified time window (which varies by program, typically ranging from 24 hours to 90 days), bbqchicken.net earns a small referral commission from the retailer. This commission is paid by the retailer from their marketing budget — it is never added to the price you pay. You pay exactly the same price whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to the retailer’s website independently.

2.1 Where You’ll Find Affiliate Links

Affiliate links on bbqchicken.net may appear in the following types of content:

Product reviews and equipment comparisons (e.g., “Best Charcoal Grills Under $500”).
Recipe posts that reference specific tools, cookware, rubs, sauces, or ingredients.
Grilling and smoking technique guides that recommend essential equipment.
Resource and “best of” list articles.
Sidebar widgets and in-content product recommendation boxes.
Email newsletter content that includes product recommendations.

2.2 How We Identify Affiliate Links

We are committed to making affiliate links clearly identifiable. You may see affiliate disclosures on our Website in the following forms:

A disclosure statement at the beginning or end of blog posts containing affiliate links.
Inline text near the affiliate link (e.g., “This is an affiliate link — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details”).
A persistent footer or sidebar notice linking to this Affiliate Disclosure page.
Clear labeling on product recommendation boxes and comparison tables.

2.3 Types of Products We Link To

As a BBQ and grilling website, the affiliate links on bbqchicken.net typically relate to the following product categories:

Product Category	Examples
BBQ Grills & Smokers	Charcoal grills, gas grills, pellet grills, offset smokers, kamado grills, portable grills, electric smokers.
Grilling Tools & Accessories	Tongs, spatulas, grill brushes, meat claws, grill baskets, rotisserie kits, grill covers, chimney starters.
Cooking & Kitchen Equipment	Meat thermometers, cast iron skillets, cutting boards, basting brushes, injectors, carving knives, heat-resistant gloves.
Rubs, Sauces & Seasonings	Dry rubs, BBQ sauces, marinades, brines, wood chips, wood pellets, charcoal, lump charcoal.
Outdoor Cooking Accessories	Fire starters, ash vacuums, outdoor tables, aprons, drip pans, grilling mats, smoker boxes.
Books & Educational Materials	BBQ cookbooks, grilling guides, smoking technique manuals.

3. How Affiliate Commissions Work

We believe you deserve a clear and complete understanding of how affiliate commissions work. Here is the step-by-step process:

3.1 The Affiliate Process, Step by Step

You read our content. While browsing a recipe, product review, or equipment guide on bbqchicken.net, you come across a link to a product that interests you.
You click an affiliate link. When you click the link, you are redirected to the third-party retailer’s website (such as Amazon.com). The URL contains a unique tracking code that identifies bbqchicken.net as the referring website.
A tracking cookie is placed. The retailer places a small tracking cookie on your web browser. This cookie has an expiration window that varies by program — typically between 24 hours and 90 days.
You make a purchase. If you complete a qualifying purchase on the retailer’s website while the tracking cookie is still active, the retailer records the sale and attributes it to bbqchicken.net.
We earn a commission. The retailer pays bbqchicken.net a small percentage of the sale price as a referral commission. Commission rates vary by program and product category, typically ranging from 1% to 10% of the purchase price.
You pay nothing extra. The price you pay for the product is identical whether you used our affiliate link or went directly to the retailer. The commission comes out of the retailer’s marketing budget, not your pocket.

3.2 What Happens to the Commission

Affiliate commissions earned by bbqchicken.net are used to:

Pay for website hosting, domain registration, and technical maintenance.
Fund the creation of new recipes, grilling guides, and equipment reviews.
Purchase products and equipment for hands-on testing and review.
Support email newsletter services and other reader engagement tools.
Cover the costs of photography, design, and content development.
Allow us to keep all content on bbqchicken.net free and accessible to every reader.

The Bottom Line: When you use our affiliate links, you help bbqchicken.net continue creating free, high-quality barbecue content without paying a single penny more than you would otherwise. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to support this Website, and we are grateful every time you do.

3.3 Commission Rates and Cookie Duration by Program

For full transparency, the following table provides a general overview of commission structures across our affiliate programs. Please note that commission rates are subject to change by the respective programs and may vary by product category.

Program	Commission Rate	Cookie Duration	Payment
Amazon Associates	1% – 10%	24 hours	Monthly
ShareASale	Varies by merchant	30 – 90 days	Monthly
CJ Affiliate	Varies by merchant	30 – 90 days	Monthly
Direct Programs	Varies by brand	30 – 120 days	Varies
Impact	Varies by merchant	30 – 90 days	Monthly

4. Product Recommendations Policy

At bbqchicken.net, product recommendations are not something we take lightly. When our readers are investing their hard-earned money in a grill, smoker, thermometer, or any other piece of equipment, they deserve guidance they can trust completely. This section explains exactly how we approach product recommendations and the standards we hold ourselves to.

4.1 Our Recommendation Process

Personal Experience First: Whenever possible, we recommend products that we have personally purchased, used, and evaluated over an extended period. Real-world use in our own kitchens and backyards is the gold standard for every recommendation we make.
Thorough Research: For products we have not personally tested, we conduct extensive research before recommending them. This includes reviewing manufacturer specifications, analyzing hundreds of verified customer reviews, consulting expert opinions from trusted industry sources, and comparing competing products across multiple criteria.
Value-Based Selection: Every product we recommend must offer genuine value to our readers. We evaluate products based on quality, durability, performance, ease of use, and value for money — not on how much commission we might earn.
Multiple Price Points: We understand that our readers have different budgets. Whenever we create a product roundup or comparison, we include options across a range of price points — from budget-friendly choices for beginners to premium options for serious enthusiasts.
Regular Updates: We periodically revisit and update our product recommendations to account for new product releases, discontinued items, significant price changes, and evolving reader feedback. We date-stamp our reviews and note when they were last updated.

4.2 Our Iron-Clad Commitments

To maintain the trust our readers place in us, we make the following commitments that we will never break:

Commitment	What This Means
Commissions never drive recommendations	We will never recommend a product because it offers a higher affiliate commission. Our recommendations are based solely on quality, value, and reader benefit.
Honest reviews always	We will never write a positive review of a product that we believe is low quality, unsafe, overpriced, or not worth your money. If a product has flaws, we’ll tell you.
Full affiliate transparency	We will never hide the fact that a product link is an affiliate link. Every affiliate relationship is disclosed clearly and conspicuously.
No paid influence on opinions	Affiliate relationships will never influence our editorial opinions, ratings, rankings, or review conclusions. Ever.
No fabricated experience	We will never claim to have personally tested a product that we have not actually used. If our recommendation is research-based, we’ll say so explicitly.
Reader interests above all	If a product isn’t right for our readers, we won’t recommend it — regardless of potential earnings.

4.3 Free Products and Review Samples

From time to time, manufacturers or brands may send bbqchicken.net free products or review samples for the purpose of evaluation. If we publish a review of a product that was provided at no cost, we will always clearly disclose this fact within the review, typically at the beginning of the article.

Receiving a free product never guarantees a positive review. Our assessment of any product — whether purchased with our own money or received as a review sample — is always based on our genuine evaluation of its quality, performance, durability, and overall value.

5. Transparency and Honesty Statement

At bbqchicken.net, we believe that transparency is not just a legal requirement — it is a moral obligation to the community of readers who trust us. This section states our core values regarding honesty, integrity, and editorial independence.

5.1 Our Core Values

Honesty: Every piece of content published on this Website reflects our genuine knowledge, experience, and opinions. We will never mislead our readers for financial gain, social validation, or any other reason.
Transparency: We openly and proactively disclose all material connections that could influence the content we publish, including affiliate relationships, free products, sponsored partnerships, and advertising relationships.
Reader-First Philosophy: Our primary purpose is to help our readers become better outdoor cooks. Revenue generation is necessary to sustain the Website, but it will never take priority over the quality, accuracy, and integrity of our content.
Accountability: If we make an error in a recommendation, publish inaccurate information, or a product we’ve recommended turns out to be problematic, we will correct the record promptly and transparently. We welcome and take seriously all reader feedback.
Legal Compliance: We follow all applicable FTC guidelines, advertising regulations, and disclosure requirements. We take our legal and ethical obligations seriously and review our compliance practices regularly.

5.2 Editorial Independence

The editorial content on bbqchicken.net — including recipes, grilling guides, technique tutorials, product reviews, and equipment comparisons — is created independently of our affiliate relationships. No affiliate partner, advertiser, or sponsor has any influence over:

Which products we choose to review or recommend.
The conclusions, ratings, or rankings in our reviews and comparisons.
The recipes, techniques, or tips we publish.
The editorial direction or content strategy of the Website.

Our editorial team makes all content decisions based solely on what we believe will be most helpful, accurate, and valuable to our readers.

5.3 How We Maintain Trust

In addition to the principles above, we maintain reader trust through the following practices:

We clearly label all affiliate links and disclose our affiliate relationships on every page that contains affiliate content.
We include both the strengths and weaknesses of every product we review — no product is perfect, and we won’t pretend otherwise.
We regularly update older reviews and product recommendations to ensure they remain accurate and relevant.
We respond to reader feedback, questions, and concerns about our recommendations.
We maintain this Affiliate Disclosure page and keep it updated as our affiliate relationships evolve.

Our Promise to You: We would rather lose an affiliate partnership than compromise the trust of a single reader. Your confidence in our content is the most valuable asset this Website has, and we will protect it fiercely.

6. Affiliate Programs We May Participate In

The following is a list of the affiliate programs that bbqchicken.net currently participates in or may participate in. This list may be updated as we join or leave programs. Each program is described below with relevant details.

6.1 Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

Required Disclosure: bbqchicken.net 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. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

The Amazon Associates Program is one of the largest and most widely used affiliate programs in the world. Here are the key details:

How it works: When you click a link on bbqchicken.net that directs you to Amazon.com and make a qualifying purchase, we earn a commission.
Commission rates: Amazon’s commission rates vary by product category, typically ranging from 1% to 10% of the purchase price.
Cookie duration: Amazon’s affiliate cookie lasts for 24 hours. If you add an item to your Amazon cart within 24 hours of clicking our link, the cookie extends for 90 days for that specific item.
Products covered: The commission applies to any qualifying purchase you make on Amazon during the cookie window — not just the specific product linked on our Website.
Cost to you: Absolutely nothing. You pay the same Amazon price regardless of whether you use our affiliate link.

6.2 ShareASale Affiliate Network

ShareASale is an affiliate marketing network that connects publishers with a wide range of merchants. Through ShareASale, we may partner with:

BBQ grill and smoker manufacturers with direct-to-consumer online stores.
Specialty food companies that sell rubs, sauces, spices, and smoking woods.
Outdoor cooking and kitchen equipment retailers.
Kitchenware and culinary accessory brands.

Commission rates and cookie durations vary by merchant within the ShareASale network. For more information, visit ShareASale’s website.

6.3 CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)

CJ Affiliate is one of the world’s largest affiliate marketing networks. Through CJ Affiliate, we may partner with major retailers and brands that sell grilling tools, kitchen equipment, outdoor cooking accessories, and home goods. Commission structures and cookie durations vary by merchant and are subject to change.

6.4 Impact Affiliate Network

Impact is a partnership management platform that connects publishers with brands across a wide variety of industries. We may use Impact to partner with outdoor cooking brands, kitchenware companies, and specialty food retailers. Terms vary by individual merchant partnership.

6.5 Direct Brand Affiliate Programs

Some BBQ equipment manufacturers and specialty brands operate their own independent affiliate programs outside of major networks. We may participate in select direct affiliate programs when they align with our content and offer products that provide genuine value to our readers. Examples may include programs run by:

Major grill and smoker manufacturers (e.g., Weber, Traeger, Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg).
Specialty thermometer and probe companies (e.g., ThermoWorks, MEATER).
BBQ rub and sauce companies.
Outdoor cooking accessory brands.

Note: The specific brand names listed above are examples only and do not necessarily represent active affiliate partnerships at the time of reading.

6.6 Future Affiliate Programs

As bbqchicken.net grows, we may join additional affiliate programs or networks that are relevant to our content and our readers’ interests. When we do, we will update this Affiliate Disclosure page to reflect those changes. Our commitment to transparency, honesty, and reader-first recommendations will remain unchanged regardless of which programs we participate in.

6.7 Affiliate Programs Summary

Program	Commission	Cookie	Product Focus	Cost to You
Amazon Associates	1–10%	24 hrs	All categories	$0
ShareASale	Varies	30–90 days	BBQ & cooking	$0
CJ Affiliate	Varies	30–90 days	Retail & brands	$0
Impact	Varies	30–90 days	Outdoor & kitchen	$0
Direct Programs	Varies	30–120 days	Specialty BBQ	$0

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Affiliate Disclosure, our affiliate relationships, the products we recommend, or any other aspect of how bbqchicken.net operates, we warmly encourage you to get in touch. Transparency is a two-way street, and we value your input.

Website	https://bbqchicken.net/
Email	bbqchicken@bbqchicken.net
Affiliate Disclosure URL	https://bbqchicken.net/affiliate-disclosure/
Response Time	We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 business hours.

We appreciate your support of bbqchicken.net, and we are grateful that you trust us to help you find the best products for your outdoor cooking adventures. Every time you use one of our affiliate links, you are directly helping us continue doing what we love — creating free, honest, and useful barbecue content for grill enthusiasts across the country.

Thank you for reading our Affiliate Disclosure and for being a valued member of the bbqchicken.net community.

Your trust is the most important ingredient in everything we do — and we will never stop working to earn it.