1. The Short Version
PDFExpert.Coupons is a participant in affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain links on this site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you. These commissions are how we keep the site free, ad-free, and continuously updated.
2. How Affiliate Links Work
An affiliate link is a special URL that contains a tracking code unique to PDFExpert.Coupons. When you click such a link:
- You are redirected to the merchant's website (e.g. Readdle, Foxit) — exactly the same site you would visit normally.
- The merchant places a small cookie on your device that identifies us as the referrer.
- If you complete a purchase within the cookie window (typically 30–90 days), we earn a percentage commission.
- The commission is paid by the merchant out of their margin — not added to your price.
3. Our Affiliate Partners
PDFExpert.Coupons participates in the following affiliate programs:
| Partner | Network | What we link to |
|---|---|---|
| Readdle (PDF Expert) | Impact Radius | PDF Expert yearly & lifetime plans |
| Foxit Software | PartnerStack | Foxit PDF Editor free trial & paid plans |
| Adobe, Nitro, Wondershare, PDF-XChange | Direct links (no affiliate) | Editorial reference only — we earn nothing |
We routinely link to competitor products without earning commission when they are the better choice for the reader's specific use case. Our goal is helpful comparison, not maximising every click.
4. How We Identify Affiliate Links
Per FTC and Google guidelines, we tag every affiliate link on the site with the HTML attribute:
<a href="https://merchant.com/..." rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank">
The rel="sponsored" attribute tells search engines and screen-readers that the link is a paid
relationship. You'll also notice that affiliate links typically open in a new tab and are clearly part of an
offer/CTA element (e.g. "Get 50% OFF" buttons).
5. Editorial Independence
Affiliate commissions never determine what we recommend. Specifically:
- We test every product hands-on before reviewing it
- Star ratings reflect real-world performance, not commission rates
- We disclose drawbacks of products we earn from
- We recommend free / open-source alternatives when appropriate (e.g. Preview, PDFsam Basic)
- We never accept paid placements, sponsored reviews, or "pay-to-play" rankings
6. No Extra Cost To You
Using our affiliate links costs you exactly the same as visiting the merchant directly. The commission is split between the network and the publisher (us) from the merchant's existing customer-acquisition budget. Coupon codes (STUDENT50, ANNUAL30, LIFETIME60) work the same regardless of how you arrived at the merchant's site.
7. FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in compliance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255 ("Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising") as well as similar guidance from the UK ASA, Canada's Competition Bureau, and the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.
In addition to this dedicated page, every individual page on the site that contains affiliate links includes a footer disclaimer summarising the relationship in plain language.
8. Cookies & Tracking
When you click an affiliate link, the merchant or affiliate network may set cookies on your device to attribute the referral. We do not have access to those cookies and they are governed by the merchant's privacy policy. See our Cookie Policy for details on cookies set by PDFExpert.Coupons itself.
9. Questions?
If you have questions about a specific affiliate relationship or want to suggest a correction, email [email protected] or use our contact form. We respond within two business days.
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