Last updated: April 2026
The short version
SeniorTechChoice.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click a link to a product and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer, at no additional cost to you. This commission never influences which products we recommend or how we score them. We include affiliate links only on products that meet our quality threshold.
What is affiliate marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a common and legal way for websites to earn revenue by referring readers to products. When a reader clicks a special tracking link and makes a purchase, the retailer pays the referring website a small commission. This is disclosed to you because the FTC requires it, and because we believe in transparency.
Commission ranges by category
| Category | Commission type | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Medical alert systems | Per lead / per sale | $50 – $120 |
| Hearing aids (OTC) | Per sale | $40 – $150 |
| Smartphones & plans | Per activation | $30 – $80 |
| Tablets & devices | % of sale | 3 – 8% |
| Smart home devices | % of sale | 2 – 5% |
| VPNs & security tools | Per sale (flat) | $30 – $70 |
| Password managers | Per sale (flat) | $20 – $50 |
Our editorial independence policy
The existence of an affiliate relationship does not and cannot influence: which products we review, the Senior Tech Score a product receives, the pros and cons we identify, or our overall ranking. We do not accept payment to improve a product's score or position.
Affiliate programs we participate in
- Amazon Associates Program
- Medical Guardian affiliate program
- Bay Alarm Medical affiliate program
- Jabra affiliate program
- Consumer Cellular affiliate program
- Best Buy affiliate program
- Impact Radius network (various brands)
- Commission Junction (CJ) network (various brands)
How to identify affiliate links
Affiliate links typically appear as "Check price →", "Read full review →", or "View on Amazon" buttons. They may contain tracking parameters in the URL. Clicking them costs you nothing extra and directly supports our ability to maintain this site.
We only show affiliate links where they are relevant to the product being discussed. For example, our Compare tool suppresses affiliate links when comparing household appliances, as those fall outside our primary product focus and affiliate program scope.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, please contact us.