Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: February 23, 2026
FTC Disclosure Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), DNS Checker provides the following disclosure regarding affiliate relationships and compensation.
Compensation Disclosure
DNS Checker may receive compensation when you click on links to products or services featured on this website and subsequently make a purchase. This site participates in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn commissions by linking to third-party products and services.
Affiliate Networks
We are a participant in the following affiliate networks and programs:
- Impact (impact.com) — We partner with domain registrars, web hosting companies, and other technology service providers through the Impact affiliate platform.
- CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) — We participate in CJ Affiliate programs with various technology and internet services companies.
- Atom.com — We participate in the Atom affiliate program. Buy links for domains listed on the Atom marketplace include our affiliate referral code.
- Sedo — We participate in the Sedo partner program. Links to domain listings on Sedo include our campaign tracking ID.
Through these programs, we may earn referral fees when visitors click affiliate links on our site and complete qualifying actions such as purchases, sign-ups, or subscriptions with the advertiser.
What This Means for You
- No additional cost: Clicking an affiliate link and making a purchase does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay is the same whether or not you use our affiliate link.
- Editorial independence: Our reviews, comparisons, and recommendations are based on our own research, testing, and professional judgment. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations.
- Transparency: We clearly identify affiliate links on our site. When content includes affiliate links, it will be indicated in the article or on the relevant page.
Types of Affiliate Content
Affiliate links may appear in the following areas of our website:
- TLD directory pages featuring domain registrar pricing and links
- Domain Marketplace “Buy” buttons linking to Atom, Sedo, and other marketplace sale pages
- Blog articles that review, compare, or recommend domain registrars, hosting providers, or other internet services
- Comparison tables and pricing information
- Banner advertisements and sponsored placements
Cookies and Tracking
When you click an affiliate link on our website, our affiliate partners (Impact, CJ Affiliate, and others) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are used to track referrals so that we can receive commission for qualifying purchases. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate network's privacy policies:
- Impact Privacy Policy: impact.com/privacy-policy
- CJ Affiliate Privacy Policy: cj.com/legal/privacy
For more information about how we handle cookies and your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Endorsements and Testimonials
Any product claims, statistics, quotes, or other representations about products or services on this site should be verified with the respective manufacturer or service provider. We make every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information presented.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at [email protected].