If you've browsed DealsHub for more than a minute, you've clicked an affiliate link. We think you deserve a plain-English explanation of what that means.
What an affiliate link actually is
It's a normal link to a retailer (say, amazon.in) with a small tag appended — for example ?tag=dealshub1102-21. When you land on Amazon, Amazon reads that tag and knows DealsHub referred you. If you buy something in the next 24 hours, Amazon pays us a small commission — often 1–4% of the item price.
Does it cost you more? No.
This is the single most common misconception. You pay exactly the same price as if you had typed amazon.in into your browser directly. The commission comes out of Amazon's marketing budget, not your pocket.
Why networks like Admitad exist
Big retailers like Amazon manage affiliates directly. Smaller retailers, travel sites, and international brands use affiliate networks — Admitad, Awin, CJ, Impact — as a middle layer. The network handles tracking, approval, and payout across thousands of sites like DealsHub. It's the plumbing that makes the whole deal economy work.
How we stay honest
The temptation, of course, is to feature whichever deals pay the highest commission. We deliberately don't. Our ranking signals are price-drop depth, freshness, user demand, and retailer reputation — commission rate isn't an input. You can read the full logic in How DealsHub Finds the Best Deals.
Required disclosure
DealsHub may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our links — at no extra cost to you. We participate in multiple affiliate programs, including direct merchant programs, Amazon Associates, and affiliate networks like Admitad. See our full affiliate disclosure for the complete list.
That's the whole story. No tricks, no dark patterns — just a small commission that keeps the lights on so DealsHub stays free to use.