Affiliate Disclosure – CyberTools.cfd Transparency Notice (FTC Compliant 2025)

Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Effective Date: December 10, 2025

CyberTools.cfd fully discloses all affiliate relationships and does NOT participate in affiliate marketing programs for core tools. This transparency notice complies with FTC Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), EU Consumer Protection Directives, and global advertising disclosure requirements.cybertools​

1. Affiliate Status: NONE for Core Platform

1.1 Primary Statement

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✅ CORE TOOLS: 100% FREE, NO AFFILIATE LINKS
✅ 50+ UTILITIES: No monetization/affiliate tracking
✅ PNG to WEBP, URL Extractor, Ping, DNS: Purely free
✅ ZERO affiliate commissions from tool usage
✅ Platform operation: CDN + development costs only

No affiliate links, tracking pixels, or referral programs embedded in tools.

2. Limited Third-Party Affiliate Links (Fully Disclosed)

2.1 Educational/Reference Links Only

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Optional external links in tool descriptions:
• Cloudflare CDN → Affiliate link (if clicked)
• WebAssembly docs → MDN (no affiliate)
• Hosting recommendations → Hostinger (affiliate)

2.2 Disclosure Labels (FTC Compliant)

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[AD] Cloudflare CDN (affiliate link)
[PARTNER] Hostinger hosting (affiliate)
[SPONSORED] Tool X integration (paid)

Location: Educational sections only, never in tool functionality.

3. Complete Affiliate Inventory (Transparent)

PartnerCommissionWhere FoundDisclosureCloudflare | 20% recurring | CDN recommendations | [AD] label
Hostinger | $65/sale | Hosting guides | [PARTNER] label
Vercel | $20/account | Deployment tips | [SPONSORED]
Namecheap | $50/sale | Domain tips | [AD] label

Total Affiliate Revenue: <1% platform funding | Primary: CDN optimization

4. FTC Compliance & Disclosure Standards

4.1 Clear & Conspicuous Disclosures

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✅ Proximity: Immediately adjacent to affiliate link
✅ Font Size: Same/prominent as surrounding text
✅ Language: "AD", "PARTNER", "SPONSORED"
✅ Context: Never hidden in tool functionality

4.2 Material Connections Disclosed

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• Affiliate commissions: Yes
• Free products/services: None received
• Sponsored content: Labeled as `[SPONSORED]`
• Payment for reviews: Never

5. No Affiliate Tracking in Tools

5.1 Tool Functionality 100% Pure

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PNG to WEBP converter → No affiliate redirects
URL Extractor → No link tracking
Ping/DNS tools → No hosting promotions
Word Count → No SaaS upsells

5.2 Zero Paywalls/Affiliate Gating

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✅ Unlimited free usage
✅ No "upgrade for more" prompts
✅ No email collection for affiliates
✅ No "powered by X" tracking

6. Revenue Model Transparency

6.1 How CyberTools.cfd Funds Operations

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Primary (98.7%):
• Cloudflare CDN optimization savings
• Development efficiency (client-side)
• Organic growth (28M users)

Secondary (1.3%):
• Educational affiliate links (above)
• Optional donations (Buy Me Coffee)
• Future: Enterprise API (planned)

No ads, no subscriptions, no data sales.

7. User Choice & Avoidance

7.1 Easy Opt-Out

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✅ Block affiliate links via browser extensions
✅ uBlock Origin → Auto-blocks affiliate trackers
✅ No tool functionality affected
✅ CSS selector: `.affiliate-link` (easy block)

7.2 No Tracking Required

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✅ Tools work without clicking affiliate links
✅ No cookie consent for affiliates
✅ No behavioral targeting
✅ No retargeting pixels

8. Global Compliance

8.1 FTC Guidelines (US)

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✅ 16 CFR Part 255.5 – Clear disclosures
✅ "AD" labeling immediately adjacent
✅ Material connections disclosed
✅ No endorsements without disclosure

8.2 EU Unfair Commercial Practices

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✅ UCPD Article 7 – Misleading omissions
✅ Audiovisual Media Services Directive
✅ DSA transparency requirements

8.3 ASA Guidelines (UK)

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✅ CAP Code 2.1 – Marketing communications identified
✅ Non-intrusive labeling

9. Affiliate Program Status (If Future)

Current: No user-facing affiliate program

Future Planned (2026):

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• Publisher program: Embed tools → revenue share
• Full disclosure: All publishers labeled
• Opt-in only: Users control participation

10. Common Questions

Q: Are tools free of affiliate tracking?
A: Yes – 100% pure functionality

Q: Do affiliate links affect tool results?
A: No – completely separate from core tools

Q: Can I block affiliate links?
A: Yes – uBlock Origin or CSS .affiliate-link

Q: How much revenue from affiliates?
A: <1.3% total – primarily CDN optimization

11. Commitment to Transparency

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✅ Full affiliate inventory above
✅ Zero hidden tracking/redirects  
✅ Tools remain 100% free/functional
✅ Disclosures always clear & conspicuous
✅ User choice fully respected
✅ Regular policy updates

12. Contact & Complaints

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📧 affiliates@cybertools.cfd
🌐 https://cybertools.cfd/affiliate-disclosure
📝 Compliance form: cybertools.cfd/#compliance

Response: <48 hours for disclosure concerns

Acceptance: Continued use acknowledges this Affiliate Disclosure.

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Version: 1.2 (Dec 10, 2025)
Affiliate Links: 4 total (educational only)
FTC Compliance: Full
User Impact: Zero (tools unaffected)
Transparency-First: Since inception

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