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

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Disclosure page for bbqchicken.net. We believe that honesty and transparency are just as important as a perfectly smoked brisket — which is to say, they’re not optional. This page explains how bbqchicken.net earns revenue, how we handle affiliate relationships and advertising, and what you can expect from us when it comes to product recommendations and editorial integrity.

bbqchicken.net is a barbecue and grilling recipe blog that provides cooking recipes, grilling guides, outdoor cooking tips, product reviews, and equipment recommendations to barbecue enthusiasts across the United States. Like many independent content websites, we earn revenue through several channels that help us keep the site running and continue creating free, high-quality content for our readers.

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

Please read this Disclosure page carefully. By using bbqchicken.net, you acknowledge and understand the information presented here.

FTC Disclosure Statement: In accordance with the FTC’s guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, bbqchicken.net hereby discloses that some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, bbqchicken.net may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This revenue helps support the creation of free content on this website.

2. Affiliate Disclosure

2.1 What Are Affiliate Links?

An affiliate link is a special URL that contains a tracking code unique to bbqchicken.net. When you click an affiliate link on our website and complete a purchase on the linked third-party retailer’s website, bbqchicken.net may earn a small referral commission. This is a standard practice in online publishing and is how many independent content creators fund their websites.

Throughout our website, you may encounter affiliate links in the following types of content:

Product reviews and recommendations for BBQ grills, smokers, and cooking tools.
Recipe posts that reference specific ingredients, seasonings, rubs, or sauces.
Equipment guides and comparison articles.
Resource pages and “best of” lists.
Sidebar widgets, banners, and in-content product links.

2.2 How Affiliate Links Work

Here is exactly how the affiliate process works:

You click a link. When you click an affiliate link on bbqchicken.net, you are redirected to a third-party retailer’s website (such as Amazon.com).
A tracking cookie is placed. The retailer places a small tracking cookie on your browser that identifies bbqchicken.net as the referring website. This cookie typically expires within 24 hours to 90 days, depending on the program.
You make a purchase. If you make a qualifying purchase during the cookie’s active period, bbqchicken.net receives a small commission.
You pay the same price. The price you pay for the product is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to the retailer independently. Affiliate commissions come from the retailer’s marketing budget, not from your wallet.

2.3 Affiliate Programs We Participate In

bbqchicken.net currently participates in or may participate in the following affiliate programs:

Program	Description
Amazon Associates	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.
ShareASale	We may participate in ShareASale’s affiliate network, which connects us with brands offering BBQ grills, outdoor cooking equipment, specialty food products, and related merchandise.
CJ Affiliate	We may participate in the CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) network to partner with retailers and brands that sell grilling tools, kitchen equipment, and outdoor cooking accessories.
Direct Brand Programs	We may participate in affiliate programs offered directly by BBQ equipment manufacturers, specialty food companies, and outdoor cooking brands.
Other Networks	From time to time, we may join additional affiliate networks or programs that are relevant to our content and beneficial to our readers. This page will be updated accordingly.

Amazon Associates Disclosure: bbqchicken.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, and any other website that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, the owner of this website earns from qualifying purchases.

2.4 Identifying Affiliate Links

We strive to make affiliate links easily identifiable. Affiliate links on bbqchicken.net may be disclosed in the following ways:

A disclosure statement at the beginning or end of blog posts that contain affiliate links.
Inline text disclosures near the affiliate link itself (e.g., “This is an affiliate link”).
A general disclosure statement in the website’s footer or sidebar that links to this Disclosure page.
Product review articles will include a clear statement that the post may contain affiliate links.

3. Advertising Disclosure

3.1 Display Advertising

bbqchicken.net uses third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on the Website. These advertisements help generate revenue that supports the ongoing operation, maintenance, and content creation efforts of this website.

The primary advertising services used on this website include:

Google AdSense: Google AdSense is a program run by Google through which website publishers serve automated advertisements that are targeted to site content and audience. These ads may appear as display banners, in-article ads, sidebar ads, or other ad formats throughout the website.
Other Ad Networks: We may use additional advertising networks or services in the future. This Disclosure page will be updated to reflect any significant changes to our advertising partnerships.

3.2 How Advertising Works on This Website

Third-party ad networks, including Google, use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to bbqchicken.net and other websites across the internet. These technologies allow advertisers to display ads that are relevant to your interests.

Specifically:

Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visit to bbqchicken.net and other sites on the internet.
Third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
The content of the ads displayed on this website is determined by the advertising networks, not by bbqchicken.net. We do not personally endorse or guarantee any products or services advertised through third-party ad networks.

3.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You have options to control how your data is used for advertising purposes:

Google Ads Settings: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page at https://adssettings.google.com/.
DAA Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
NAI Opt-Out: You can opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/.
Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3.4 Editorial Independence from Advertisers

The advertisements displayed on bbqchicken.net are served by third-party ad networks and do not influence our editorial content, recipe development, product reviews, or recommendations in any way. Our content is created independently of our advertising relationships. The appearance of an advertisement on our website does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service by bbqchicken.net.

4. Sponsored Content Disclosure

4.1 What Is Sponsored Content?

Sponsored content refers to any article, blog post, video, social media post, or other piece of content that is created in partnership with a brand, company, or organization in exchange for compensation. This compensation may be in the form of monetary payment, free products, services, or other consideration.

At the time of this writing, bbqchicken.net does not currently publish sponsored content. However, we may accept sponsored partnerships in the future as the website grows.

4.2 Our Sponsored Content Policy

If and when bbqchicken.net publishes sponsored content, we commit to the following principles:

Clear Labeling: All sponsored content will be clearly and prominently labeled as “Sponsored,” “Sponsored Post,” “Paid Partnership,” or similar language at the beginning of the content so that readers can immediately identify it.
Honest Opinions: Even in sponsored content, all opinions expressed will be our own. We will never publish content that misrepresents our views or endorses a product or service we do not genuinely believe in.
Relevance: We will only accept sponsorship opportunities that are relevant to our audience’s interests in barbecue, grilling, outdoor cooking, and related topics.
FTC Compliance: All sponsored content will fully comply with FTC endorsement guidelines and will include appropriate disclosures as required by law.
Editorial Control: bbqchicken.net will retain full editorial control over all sponsored content. We will never allow a sponsor to dictate the conclusions, opinions, or recommendations in any piece of content.

Our Promise: We will never accept a sponsorship deal that requires us to compromise our editorial integrity or publish content that we believe would mislead our readers. If a product doesn’t meet our standards, no amount of sponsorship money will change what we write about it.

5. Product Recommendations Policy

5.1 How We Choose Products to Recommend

Product recommendations are a core part of what we offer at bbqchicken.net. When our readers are searching for the best charcoal grill, the most accurate meat thermometer, or a reliable set of grilling tools, we want to give them guidance they can trust. Here’s how our recommendation process works:

Personal Experience: Whenever possible, we recommend products that we have personally used, tested, and evaluated. Our first-hand experience is the foundation of every recommendation we make.
Research: For products we have not personally tested, we conduct thorough research, including reviewing manufacturer specifications, analyzing verified customer reviews, consulting expert opinions, and comparing competing products before making any recommendation.
Reader Value: We only recommend products that we believe will genuinely benefit our readers. Every recommendation is made with the reader’s best interests in mind, not based on commission rates or affiliate partnerships.
Price Range Consideration: We strive to recommend products at various price points so that our readers can find options that fit their budget, whether they’re looking for an entry-level grill or a professional-grade smoker.
Ongoing Evaluation: We periodically revisit and update our product recommendations to reflect new products, discontinued items, price changes, and updated reader feedback.

5.2 What We Will Never Do

To maintain your trust, we commit to the following standards:

We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher affiliate commission.
We will never write a positive review of a product that we believe is low quality, unsafe, or not worth the price.
We will never hide the fact that a product link is an affiliate link.
We will never allow affiliate relationships to influence our editorial opinions or review scores.
We will never fabricate personal experience with a product we have not actually used or thoroughly researched.

5.3 Free Products and Review Samples

From time to time, bbqchicken.net may receive free products or review samples from manufacturers or brands for the purpose of evaluation and review. If we review a product that was provided to us at no cost, we will clearly disclose this fact within the review.

Receiving a free product does not guarantee a positive review. Our opinions are always based on our genuine assessment of the product’s quality, performance, and value, regardless of how the product was obtained.

6. Transparency and Honesty Statement

At bbqchicken.net, we believe that our readers deserve complete transparency about how this website operates and generates revenue. Trust is earned, and we work hard to earn yours every single day.

Here is our commitment to you:

We are honest. Every piece of content on this website reflects our genuine opinions, knowledge, and experience. We will never mislead you for financial gain.
We are transparent. We openly disclose our affiliate relationships, advertising practices, and any other material connections that could influence the content we publish.
We put readers first. Our primary goal is to help you become a better cook. Revenue generation is necessary to sustain the website, but it will never take priority over the quality and integrity of our content.
We are accountable. If we make an error in a recommendation or review, we will correct it promptly and transparently. We welcome reader feedback and take it seriously.
We comply with the law. We follow all applicable FTC guidelines, advertising regulations, and disclosure requirements. We take our legal and ethical obligations seriously.

6.1 Summary of How bbqchicken.net Earns Revenue

For complete clarity, here is a summary of all revenue sources for this website:

Revenue Source	Description	Cost to You
Affiliate Links	Commissions earned when you purchase products through our links.	None — same price
Display Ads	Revenue earned from ads displayed on the website by Google AdSense and other networks.	None — free to view
Sponsored Content	Compensation from brands for creating content about their products (future).	None — free to read
Free Products	Products received for review purposes. No monetary exchange.	None

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Disclosure page, our affiliate relationships, advertising practices, product recommendations, or any other aspect of how bbqchicken.net operates, we encourage you to reach out. We value transparency and are happy to address any questions you may have.

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

We appreciate your trust in bbqchicken.net and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and integrity. If at any point you feel that we have not met these standards, please let us know — your feedback helps us improve.

Thank you for reading our Disclosure page and for being part of the bbqchicken.net community.

Your trust is the most important ingredient in everything we do.