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Digital Plaza Online
Technology • Analysis • Intelligence • Innovation
Effective Date: September 10, 2026
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
Digital Plaza Online believes that transparency is essential to building long-term reader trust.
This Affiliate Disclosure explains how affiliate marketing may be used on Digital Plaza Online, how affiliate links work, how we may earn commissions, and how commercial relationships are separated from our editorial judgment.
Purpose
Digital Plaza Online may use affiliate links and other commercial relationships to help support the operation and continued development of the publication.
This Affiliate Disclosure explains how affiliate relationships work, how they may appear across Digital Plaza, and how Digital Plaza maintains editorial independence when commercial relationships exist.
Our commercial model is designed to support independent technology journalism without allowing commercial interests to determine editorial conclusions.
1. What Is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a form of performance-based marketing.
When Digital Plaza Online publishes an affiliate link, a reader may click that link and be directed to an external retailer, manufacturer, marketplace, software provider, or other partner.
If the reader completes a qualifying action—such as purchasing a product or subscribing to a service—Digital Plaza Online may receive a commission or other compensation.
In some cases, the commission may be paid by the merchant, affiliate network, or another participating partner.
2.What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a link that may generate a commission for Digital Plaza when a reader makes a qualifying purchase or completes another qualifying action after following the link.
The reader generally pays the same price that would otherwise apply unless the merchant or offer states otherwise.
Affiliate arrangements may exist with:
- online retailers;
- manufacturers;
- technology brands;
- software providers;
- service providers;
- marketplaces;
- and other commercial partners.
The availability and terms of affiliate programs may change over time.
3. Why Digital Plaza Uses Affiliate Links
Affiliate marketing can help support the operation and development of Digital Plaza Online.
Revenue generated through affiliate partnerships may help support:
- Editorial research
- Content production
- Website hosting
- Technology infrastructure
- Product databases
- Comparison systems
- Editorial tools
- Research resources
- Website development
- Multilingual publishing
- AI and technology infrastructure
- Future product testing capabilities
- General operating costs
Affiliate revenue helps us continue developing Digital Plaza as a technology information platform.
4. Affiliate Links May Appear Throughout the Website
Affiliate links may appear in:
- Product reviews
- Buying guides
- Product comparisons
- Product specifications
- Best-product lists
- Technology articles
- Highlights
- Insights
- Market-related content
- Product recommendation sections
- Product cards
- Buttons
- Images
- Tables
- Other relevant website elements
Not every commercial link is necessarily an affiliate link.
5. Affiliate Relationships May Include
Digital Plaza Online may participate in affiliate programs operated by:
- Online retailers
- Manufacturers
- Technology companies
- Software providers
- Marketplaces
- Affiliate networks
- Other legitimate commercial partners
Potential examples may include programs associated with major technology retailers, manufacturers, marketplaces, and software platforms.
The specific affiliate relationships used by Digital Plaza may change over time.
6.How Digital Plaza May Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate links may appear in:
- product reviews;
- buying guides;
- product comparisons;
- product recommendations;
- Deals & Offers;
- product roundups;
- technology explainers containing purchasing information;
- price or availability sections;
- newsletters;
- and other editorial or commercial areas where a purchase link is useful to the reader.
An affiliate link does not by itself indicate that Digital Plaza recommends a product.
Likewise, the absence of an affiliate link does not indicate that Digital Plaza does not recommend a product.
7. Affiliate Commission Does Not Increase Your Price
In many affiliate arrangements, a qualifying commission is paid by the merchant or affiliate partner rather than being added directly to the reader’s purchase price.
However, the precise commercial terms vary between affiliate programs.
Readers should review the retailer’s or merchant’s terms at the time of purchase.
8. Affiliate Relationships Do Not Guarantee Positive Coverage
This is a fundamental principle of Digital Plaza Online.
Affiliate compensation does not buy a positive review.
An affiliate relationship does not guarantee:
- A favorable review
- A higher ranking
- A positive recommendation
- Inclusion in a “best” list
- Preferential coverage
- A favorable comparison
- A favorable final verdict
A product may be recommended, criticized, or excluded based on our editorial assessment.
9. Editorial Independence
Digital Plaza Online aims to maintain a clear separation between:
Editorial Decisions
and
Commercial Relationships
Editorial decisions should be based on factors such as:
- Available evidence
- Product characteristics
- Specifications
- Performance information
- Market context
- Competitive positioning
- Reader value
- Price
- Features
- Limitations
- Editorial judgment
Affiliate compensation should not determine the editorial conclusion.
Affiliate relationships do not determine Digital Plaza’s editorial conclusions.
Affiliate commissions must not determine:
- whether a product is reviewed;
- whether a product receives positive or negative coverage;
- a review’s conclusion;
- a product’s rating;
- a product’s ranking;
- inclusion in a comparison;
- inclusion in a buying guide;
- product recommendations;
- or the order in which products are presented.
A product with a higher commission is not automatically a better recommendation.
A product generating no affiliate revenue may still be recommended when it is the better choice for the reader.
10. Affiliate Links & Product Reviews
Digital Plaza may place affiliate links alongside reviews.
The presence of an affiliate link does not mean that the review was created to promote the product.
A review may identify:
Strengths
as well as
Weaknesses
and
Reasons to Consider Alternatives.
The purpose of our review system is to provide readers with useful information—not merely to generate transactions.
11. Affiliate Links & Buying Guides
Buying guides may include affiliate links because they are designed to help readers move from research to purchasing options.
However, inclusion in a buying guide does not necessarily mean:
- The product is the best product available.
- The product is suitable for everyone.
- The product is the cheapest option.
- The product is objectively superior to all competitors.
Readers should evaluate products according to their own requirements.
12. Product Rankings
Affiliate relationships should not automatically determine product rankings.
Where Digital Plaza publishes a ranking or list, the ranking may consider:
- Features
- Specifications
- Performance evidence
- Price
- Value
- Availability
- Competitive position
- Intended audience
- Technology
- Editorial analysis
The methodology may differ by product category.
13. Product Prices
Prices displayed alongside affiliate links can change.
Prices may vary according to:
- Country
- Currency
- Retailer
- Product configuration
- Storage
- Memory
- Taxes
- Promotions
- Discounts
- Market conditions
- Availability
The price shown on Digital Plaza may not be the final price available when you click through to a retailer.
Always confirm the current price before completing a purchase.
14. Product Availability
Affiliate links may direct readers to products that later become:
- Out of stock
- Discontinued
- Region restricted
- Temporarily unavailable
- Replaced by a newer model
Digital Plaza does not guarantee that an affiliate-linked product will remain available.
15. Retailer & Merchant Responsibility
When you click an affiliate link, you leave Digital Plaza Online and interact with a third-party website.
The transaction is between you and the relevant merchant.
Digital Plaza is not responsible for:
- Payment processing
- Shipping
- Delivery
- Returns
- Refunds
- Warranty claims
- Product defects
- Customer service
- Seller conduct
- Retailer policies
- Product availability
Readers should review the merchant’s terms before completing a transaction.
16. Affiliate Tracking
Affiliate links may use cookies, tracking parameters, referral identifiers, or similar technologies.
These technologies can help affiliate networks or merchants determine that a visitor arrived through Digital Plaza Online.
The relevant affiliate provider may process technical or transaction-related information according to its own privacy policy.
Our general handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.
17. Affiliate Networks
Digital Plaza may work directly with merchants or through third-party affiliate networks.
Affiliate networks may provide:
- Tracking systems
- Referral attribution
- Reporting
- Commission processing
- Link management
- Payment administration
Affiliate networks operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and terms.
18. Manufacturer & Retailer Links
Digital Plaza may link directly to:
- Official manufacturer websites
- Authorized retailers
- Marketplaces
- Software providers
- Other legitimate commercial destinations
A link to a manufacturer or retailer does not necessarily mean Digital Plaza endorses that company beyond the specific editorial context in which the link appears.
19.Buying Guides and Recommendations
Buying guides are intended to help readers make informed purchasing decisions.
Products may be selected based on factors including:
- performance;
- features;
- reliability;
- usability;
- value;
- pricing;
- availability;
- ecosystem;
- longevity;
- technical capability;
- and suitability for particular readers or use cases.
Affiliate availability may be considered as part of the practical purchasing experience—for example, whether readers can actually purchase a product—but it must not override editorial suitability.
Affiliate revenue is not itself a criterion for recommending a product.
20. Product Rankings and Comparisons
Where Digital Plaza ranks or compares products, rankings and conclusions are based on editorial criteria described in the relevant article or methodology.
Affiliate commission levels must not determine ranking position.
Where appropriate, Digital Plaza may explain why one product is preferable to another even when the recommended product produces less commercial revenue.
21. Deals and Offers
Digital Plaza may publish commercial offers, discounts, promotions and purchasing opportunities through its Deals & Offers coverage.
Deal information may include:
- product price;
- discount;
- retailer;
- manufacturer;
- promotional period;
- availability;
- regional restrictions;
- or other relevant conditions.
Prices and offers can change rapidly.
Readers should verify the final price, availability, terms and conditions on the merchant’s website before purchasing.
A deal being featured does not necessarily mean that Digital Plaza considers the product to be the best product in its category.
22. Price and Availability
Technology pricing can vary according to:
- country;
- region;
- retailer;
- taxes;
- promotions;
- inventory;
- configuration;
- storage or memory;
- accessories;
- exchange rates;
- and time.
Digital Plaza may use affiliate links to help readers access current purchasing options.
Price information should therefore be treated as time-sensitive.
Where material, Digital Plaza may distinguish between:
- official pricing;
- launch pricing;
- current official pricing;
- market pricing;
- promotional pricing;
- and observed pricing.
23. Affiliate Disclosure Within Articles
Where appropriate, Digital Plaza may provide a visible disclosure near affiliate links or commercial recommendation sections.
Examples may include wording such as:
Affiliate Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a qualifying purchase through a link, Digital Plaza Online may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
The exact wording may vary depending on the article and applicable requirements.
24. General Site-Wide Disclosure
Digital Plaza Online may also provide a general site-wide disclosure stating that some links may be affiliate links.
However, a general disclosure does not prevent us from providing more specific disclosures where greater clarity is appropriate.
Our goal is for readers to understand when a commercial relationship may exist.
25. Sponsored Content Is Different
Affiliate content and sponsored content are not necessarily the same.
Affiliate Relationship
Digital Plaza may receive compensation based on qualifying actions or transactions.
Sponsored Content
A company may provide payment or other consideration for specific content or placement.
Sponsored content should be identified appropriately.
The existence of either relationship does not automatically determine our editorial conclusions.
26. Advertising Is Different From Affiliate Marketing
Advertising and affiliate marketing are separate forms of commercial activity.
Advertising
A third-party advertiser may pay for advertising placement or impressions.
Affiliate Marketing
Digital Plaza may receive compensation when a qualifying action occurs through an affiliate link.
Digital Plaza may use both models.
Our Advertising Policy provides additional information about advertising relationships.
27. Free Products & Review Units
In some circumstances, Digital Plaza Online may receive access to:
- Review units
- Demonstration products
- Evaluation software
- Trial subscriptions
- Product information
- Other materials
Receiving a product or service does not automatically guarantee favorable coverage.
Where such arrangements materially affect the reader’s understanding of the review, appropriate disclosure may be provided.
28. Current Testing Position
Digital Plaza Online currently does not operate an in-house product testing laboratory.
Accordingly, affiliate relationships should never be interpreted as evidence that Digital Plaza independently tested every product linked through the website.
Where independent testing is referenced, the source should be appropriately identified.
Our Review Methodology explains our current research and evaluation process.
29. AI-Assisted Editorial Workflows
Digital Plaza Online may use artificial intelligence tools to support aspects of editorial production.
AI may assist with:
- Research organization
- Information structuring
- Summarization
- Comparison preparation
- Translation
- Language refinement
- Metadata
- Editorial image creation
- Workflow automation
AI assistance does not determine whether an affiliate relationship exists.
Nor does AI-generated or AI-assisted material constitute proof that a product has been physically tested by Digital Plaza.
30. Editorial Research Before Recommendation
Where appropriate, Digital Plaza’s product coverage may involve research into:
Official Product Information
↓
Technical Specifications
↓
Independent / Third-Party Evidence
↓
Market & Competitive Context
↓
Editorial Analysis
↓
Reader-Focused Recommendation
Affiliate availability is not intended to replace this editorial process.
31. Advertising and Affiliate Commerce
Advertising and affiliate commerce are separate from editorial judgment.
Advertising revenue may support the operation of Digital Plaza, while affiliate revenue may be generated when readers make qualifying purchases through links.
Neither revenue source gives an advertiser, merchant or affiliate partner the right to:
- approve independent editorial conclusions;
- alter review ratings;
- suppress unfavorable findings;
- require positive coverage;
- determine product rankings;
- or control editorial analysis.
32. Manufacturer and Retailer Relationships
Digital Plaza may receive products, information, access or purchasing opportunities from manufacturers, distributors, retailers or other commercial organizations.
Such relationships do not guarantee:
- coverage;
- publication;
- positive coverage;
- favorable reviews;
- rankings;
- recommendations;
- or affiliate placement.
Where a relationship is materially relevant to a particular article, Digital Plaza may disclose it.
Product acquisition is governed by the Digital Plaza Review Methodology and Editorial Policy.
33. No Payment for Positive Reviews
Digital Plaza does not sell positive reviews.
A company or brand cannot purchase:
- a positive review;
- a favorable rating;
- a favorable verdict;
- a guaranteed recommendation;
- or a higher ranking within independent editorial content.
Commercial relationships and editorial evaluation remain separate.
34. Reader Cost
Where an affiliate relationship applies, the reader generally does not pay an additional fee simply because Digital Plaza used an affiliate link.
The merchant or affiliate network may compensate Digital Plaza according to its own commercial agreement.
The exact commission may vary by:
- merchant;
- product;
- category;
- campaign;
- transaction;
- affiliate network;
- or other commercial terms.
Digital Plaza does not treat commission size as evidence of product quality.
35. Disclosure in Articles
Digital Plaza may identify affiliate relationships through:
- an article-level disclosure;
- a disclosure near relevant purchasing links;
- a site-wide disclosure;
- or another clear notice appropriate to the context.
The objective is to make the commercial relationship understandable without unnecessarily interrupting the reader’s experience.
36. Editorial and Commercial Labels
Digital Plaza may use labels to distinguish different types of content.
Examples may include:
Editorial — independently produced editorial content.
Affiliate — content containing affiliate purchasing links or commercial links.
Sponsored — content produced or distributed as part of a paid sponsorship arrangement.
Advertisement — paid promotional material.
Deal / Offer — commercial purchasing information, promotions or discounts.
The precise labeling used may evolve as Digital Plaza’s commercial model develops.
37. Affiliate Networks and Tracking
Affiliate links may use tracking mechanisms operated by:
- affiliate networks;
- retailers;
- merchants;
- technology platforms;
- or other commercial partners.
These mechanisms may allow the partner to determine that a purchase or qualifying action originated from a Digital Plaza referral.
The collection and processing of information associated with such technologies are subject to the applicable privacy and cookie disclosures.
Readers should consult the relevant merchant, affiliate network and Digital Plaza privacy documentation for additional information.
38. Editorial Selection Comes First
Digital Plaza’s preferred commercial principle is:
Choose the product for the reader first. Monetize the recommendation second.
Commercial opportunity must not become the reason a product is considered superior.
When multiple products are appropriate, Digital Plaza may consider practical purchasing factors such as availability, pricing, warranty, retailer reliability and accessibility.
However, commercial revenue must not override the editorial assessment of what is best for the reader.
39. Affiliate Links Do Not Equal Endorsement
An affiliate link should not automatically be interpreted as:
- an endorsement;
- a guarantee of quality;
- a guarantee of reliability;
- a guarantee of price;
- or a guarantee that the product is the best available option.
Readers should consider the complete review, comparison or buying guide and make their own purchasing decision.
40. Accuracy of Commercial Information
Digital Plaza makes reasonable efforts to present commercial information accurately.
However, prices, stock, promotions, specifications, shipping conditions, warranties and other purchasing conditions can change.
Digital Plaza cannot guarantee that information remains unchanged after publication.
Where material changes are identified, relevant content may be updated under the Digital Plaza Corrections & Updates Policy.
41. Regional Differences
Affiliate availability and commercial terms may differ between countries and regions.
A product may:
- be available in one market but not another;
- have different pricing;
- have different configurations;
- have different warranty conditions;
- have different software or feature availability;
- or use different affiliate partners.
Digital Plaza may therefore provide different purchasing links or recommendations depending on the market being addressed.
42. Conflicts of Interest
Digital Plaza recognizes that commercial relationships can create potential conflicts of interest.
Potential conflicts may involve:
- affiliate revenue;
- advertising;
- sponsorship;
- product access;
- financial relationships;
- employment or consulting relationships;
- ownership interests;
- or other significant commercial arrangements.
Potential conflicts are managed through disclosure, editorial review, reassignment or other appropriate safeguards.
The Digital Plaza Editorial Policy provides the broader framework for conflicts of interest and editorial independence.
43. Changes to Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate relationships may change over time.
Digital Plaza may:
- add new affiliate partners;
- discontinue existing partnerships;
- change merchants;
- change affiliate networks;
- alter purchasing links;
- or modify its commercial model.
Such changes do not necessarily alter the underlying editorial assessment of a product.
44. Our Commitment
Digital Plaza’s commercial model exists to support sustainable independent technology publishing.
Affiliate revenue can help fund:
- journalism;
- research;
- technology coverage;
- infrastructure;
- editorial operations;
- testing;
- data development;
- and the long-term growth of Digital Plaza.
As Digital Plaza develops more advanced testing, research and engineering capabilities, commercial sustainability will remain subordinate to editorial credibility.
We believe readers should never have to choose between useful recommendations and honest journalism.
Our commitment is therefore straightforward:
Affiliate revenue may support Digital Plaza. It does not buy our judgment.
45. Our Commercial Transparency Principles
Digital Plaza Online follows these principles:
| Principle | Our Approach |
|---|---|
| Disclosure | We disclose relevant affiliate relationships |
| Independence | Affiliate compensation does not buy editorial approval |
| Transparency | We aim to make commercial relationships understandable |
| Accuracy | Product information should be researched and verified |
| Reader Value | Content should provide useful information beyond a purchase link |
| Fairness | Strengths and limitations should both be considered |
| Choice | Readers should be able to consider alternatives |
| Accountability | Errors should be corrected |
46. No Guaranteed Product Performance
Digital Plaza does not guarantee that a product will perform in the same way for every reader.
Performance can depend on:
- Configuration
- Software
- Firmware
- Network
- Environment
- User behavior
- Accessories
- Region
- Usage patterns
Readers should consider their own requirements before purchasing.
47. No Guarantee of Commission
The existence of an affiliate link does not guarantee that Digital Plaza will receive compensation.
A transaction may not qualify because of:
- Affiliate-program rules
- Tracking limitations
- Returns
- Cancellations
- Attribution rules
- Geographic restrictions
- Program changes
- Technical issues
48. Affiliate Program Changes
Affiliate programs may change their:
- Commission structures
- Terms
- Tracking methods
- Eligible products
- Geographic availability
- Payment conditions
- Program participation requirements
Digital Plaza may change, add, or discontinue affiliate relationships accordingly.
59. Reader Choice
Readers are never required to purchase through an affiliate link.
You may independently research a product and purchase it through any legitimate retailer or manufacturer.
Affiliate links are provided as a convenience and as one potential route to product information or purchasing options.
50. No Payment for Editorial Conclusions
Digital Plaza Online does not sell positive editorial conclusions.
A company cannot purchase:
- A favorable review
- A guaranteed ranking
- A guaranteed recommendation
- A favorable comparison
- A positive verdict
through an affiliate relationship.
Commercial relationships and editorial judgment are intended to remain separate.
51. Errors & Updates
Affiliate information may occasionally become outdated.
Digital Plaza may update:
- Affiliate links
- Retailer links
- Product availability
- Prices
- Product models
- Recommendation sections
- Disclosure language
Where appropriate, outdated or broken links may be replaced or removed.
52. Reader Questions & Concerns
If you believe that:
- An affiliate relationship has not been appropriately disclosed
- A commercial relationship may have affected editorial treatment
- A product recommendation contains a material factual error
- An affiliate link is misleading
- A commercial disclosure is unclear
please contact Digital Plaza Online through our official Contact Us page.
We take credible concerns seriously.
53. Related Policies
This Affiliate Disclosure should be read together with:
- Editorial Policy
- Editorial Integrity Framework
- Review Methodology
- Corrections & Updates Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
- Disclaimer
- Cookie Policy
- Advertising Policy
54. Changes to This Affiliate Disclosure
Digital Plaza Online may update this Affiliate Disclosure when:
- New affiliate programs are introduced
- Existing programs change
- Commercial relationships change
- Website features change
- Applicable laws or standards change
- Our editorial practices evolve
The Last Updated date will be revised when material changes are made.
55. Contact
For questions about affiliate relationships or commercial disclosures:
Digital Plaza Online
Owned & Operated by: The Infinity Networks
Official Contact Email: enquiry@theinfinitydigitalplaza.com
Website: www.theinfinitydigitalplaza.com
Our Affiliate Promise
Digital Plaza Online’s affiliate philosophy is simple:
Disclose the relationship.
Research the product.
Present strengths and weaknesses.
Separate commerce from editorial judgment.
Give readers meaningful information.
Never sell a positive editorial conclusion.
Affiliate revenue may help support Digital Plaza Online, but reader trust remains more important than any individual transaction.
Digital Plaza Online
Technology • Analysis • Intelligence • Innovation
Owned & Operated by: The Infinity Networks
Parent Organization: The Infinity Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Established: 2026
Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
