Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: August 2026
In short: Some links on Plunge Peak are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. This helps support the research and writing that goes into this site. This affiliate disclosure explains exactly how those links work and what they mean for you as a reader.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is an ordinary link to a retailer’s website with a small piece of tracking code attached. When you click it, the retailer records that you arrived from Plunge Peak — usually through a cookie stored in your browser for a limited window (often 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the program). If you buy something within that window, the retailer pays us a percentage of the sale as a thank-you for the referral. Your shopping experience doesn’t change: you browse the same store, see the same prices, and check out the same way. Understanding this mechanism is the whole point of an affiliate disclosure — you should always know when a recommendation could earn the site money.
How this works
Plunge Peak is a reader-supported website. When you click certain links to products or services we mention — such as cold plunge tubs, chillers, or accessories — and make a purchase, the retailer may pay us a small commission. This is standard practice for affiliate marketing programs and does not change the price you pay. That’s the entire model this affiliate disclosure describes: no hidden fees, no price markups, no surprises.
Do affiliate links cost you anything?
No. The price you see is the price you pay, whether you arrive through our link or visit the retailer directly. The commission comes out of the retailer’s own marketing budget — never from your wallet. We state these relationships plainly, both in this affiliate disclosure and inside individual articles, because transparency is required by the FTC’s endorsement guidelines and because it’s simply the right thing to do. You can read the federal guidelines for yourself on the FTC’s official website.
Programs we participate in
Amazon Associates Program — As an Amazon Associate, Plunge Peak earns from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on this site.
Other retailer and brand partnerships — We may also participate in affiliate programs run directly by cold plunge tub manufacturers, chiller brands, or other wellness retailers mentioned on this site. Every current partnership is covered by this affiliate disclosure, and this page will be updated if our program lineup changes.
Advertising
In addition to affiliate links, this Site may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These are separate from our affiliate relationships and are governed by the advertiser’s own policies. More detail on advertising and cookies is available in our Privacy Policy.
Our editorial independence
Affiliate commissions do not influence which products we recommend or how we rate them. Our reviews and comparisons are based on research, published specifications, and, where possible, hands-on testing. If a product doesn’t meet our standards, we say so — whether or not it’s part of an affiliate program. That’s a core promise of this affiliate disclosure, and our editorial process page describes in detail how every guide is researched, fact-checked, and reviewed before publication.
How we choose what to recommend
We recommend products the way we’d recommend them to a friend: first we define the reader’s question, then we compare specifications, published reviews, warranty terms, and safety guidance across multiple options. Whether a product has an affiliate program is never a criterion — if the best option for a given need offers no commission, we still recommend it and link to it directly. You can read more about who we are and why we started the site on our About page.
Where you’ll see this affiliate disclosure
In addition to this page, a short affiliate disclosure notice appears at the start of any article that contains affiliate links, such as product reviews and buying guides, in line with FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We place it where you’ll actually notice it — before the recommendations, not buried at the bottom of the page.
Your choices
You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. You are always free to search for and purchase any product directly from a retailer of your choice without using a link from this Site. If you do choose to use our links, thank you — it’s what keeps Plunge Peak free for everyone to read.
Questions about our affiliate disclosure
If you have any questions about this affiliate disclosure or our affiliate relationships, feel free to contact us by email, or reach out through our Contact page.