This Affiliate Disclosure explains how Tripstou (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses affiliate links to support our website and deliver high-quality travel content to you at no additional cost.
What Is an Affiliate Disclosure?
An Affiliate Disclosure is a statement that informs users how affiliate relationships work. At Tripstou, we are committed to full transparency. This page ensures you’re aware that some links on our site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click and make a purchase.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are unique tracking URLs that direct you to partner websites. If you book a hotel or buy a product through one of these links, we may receive a commission—without increasing your cost. Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy explain how data may be tracked in the process.
Our Affiliate Partners
Tripstou participates in multiple affiliate programs across the global travel and lifestyle space. These include partnerships with trusted brands that align with our mission to offer value-driven recommendations. Our current affiliate partners include:
- Booking.com – For hotels, hostels, and accommodations worldwide.
- Amazon – We are part of the Amazon Associates Program in multiple regions including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, and others. We may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through our referral links, at no extra cost to you.
- TikTok – To share affiliate campaigns and promote travel tips through video content.
How We Use Affiliate Links
We only recommend services, destinations, and gear we believe in. All affiliate content is chosen based on research, real traveler feedback, and our editorial standards. We never promote something just for income—your trust is our priority. For full legal context, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Why This Matters
Your use of affiliate links helps fund our blog and keeps our guides, itineraries, and reviews free and accessible. It allows us to operate independently and produce content that inspires and empowers travelers like you. This Affiliate Disclosure ensures you always know when a link may generate income for us.
How Affiliate Income Supports Tripstou
Running a global travel blog involves hosting fees, content creation tools, SEO software, and editorial time. Our affiliate earnings help cover these costs and allow us to grow our content offering. We reinvest commissions into improving our user experience, researching new destinations, testing gear, and building tools that benefit our readers. Without affiliate partnerships, maintaining the quality and accessibility of Tripstou would be significantly more challenging.
Editorial Independence & Transparency
Our editorial independence is a core value at Tripstou. While we may receive compensation through affiliate links, our opinions are never influenced by advertisers. Every recommendation is made with the reader in mind. We disclose affiliate relationships clearly and never disguise them as unpaid endorsements. Transparency and reader trust are the foundation of our publishing standards.
Compliance with Affiliate Regulations
We adhere to the guidelines set by regulatory bodies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and similar organizations in other jurisdictions. This Affiliate Disclosure is part of our broader effort to comply with global marketing and advertising standards. You can expect the same transparency whether you are browsing from Brazil, the EU, or the US.
Your Trust Is Important
We aim to remain transparent in everything we publish, including this Affiliate Disclosure. Our mission is to provide unbiased, helpful travel information. You are never charged more when using an affiliate link—our commission comes from the vendor’s marketing budget.
Have Questions?
If anything in this Affiliate Disclosure is unclear or if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us or email us directly at tripstou@gmail.com. We value your trust and are always happy to clarify how our affiliate model works.