1. Our commitment to transparency
Gold & Silver Central believes in full transparency. We are disclosing that this website contains affiliate links — links to third-party products and services through which we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or investment.
This site is operated as a for-profit business. Our goal is to educate and inform consumers about precious metals, gold IRAs, and related investment topics. However, you should be aware that we have financial relationships with some of the companies we discuss or link to.
Compensation we receive does not influence the editorial content, reviews, or opinions published on this site. We are committed to providing honest information regardless of affiliate relationships.
2. FTC compliance & legal basis
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255, updated 2023), and the FTC’s Dot Com Disclosures guidance, please assume the following about all links and content on this site:
- Any link on this site may be an affiliate link from which we receive compensation.
- Where we review, recommend, or discuss a product or company, we may have a financial relationship with that company.
- Affiliate relationships do not mean we endorse every aspect of a product, company, or service.
- Sponsored content, if any, will be clearly labelled at the top of the relevant post or page.
3. What are affiliate links?
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that identifies Gold & Silver Central as the source of a referral to a third-party website. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying action (such as making a purchase, requesting a quote, or opening an account), the third-party company pays us a commission or other compensation.
This commission is paid by the company — not by you. You will not pay a higher price by using an affiliate link. In most cases, prices are identical whether you arrive via an affiliate link or navigate to the company directly.
Types of affiliate arrangements on this site
- Product affiliate links — links to physical or digital products where we earn a percentage of the sale value.
- Financial services referrals — links to investment companies, gold IRA providers, brokers, or precious metals dealers where we may earn a flat referral fee or percentage-based commission when you open an account or make an investment.
- Sponsored or paid placements — banner advertisements or featured positions for which we receive a fee, regardless of whether you click or purchase. These will be labelled where required.
These links are not “pay per click” unless otherwise specifically noted. We are only compensated when a qualifying transaction occurs, not simply because you clicked a link.
4. Financial products & investment referrals
This site frequently links to financial products including but not limited to: gold IRAs, precious metals dealers, silver and gold bullion providers, and investment account providers. These are regulated financial products.
Important disclosures regarding financial affiliate links:
- We may receive a commission that is significantly higher for financial product referrals than for typical product affiliate links.
- The existence of an affiliate relationship does not mean we have personally used or verified every product, account, or service linked to.
- Investment decisions carry risk. Nothing on this site should be taken as personalised financial advice. See our Terms of Service for our full no-advice disclaimer.
- You should independently verify the credentials, regulation status, and suitability of any financial company before opening an account or making an investment.
We endeavour to only partner with companies that are reputable and appropriately regulated. However, we cannot guarantee the conduct or financial health of any third-party company and accept no liability for losses arising from investments made through affiliate links on this site.
5. Meta advertising & paid traffic
Gold & Silver Central runs paid advertising campaigns on platforms including Meta (Facebook and Instagram). These ads may direct users to content on this site that contains affiliate links.
If you arrived at this site through a paid advertisement:
- The advertisement was paid for by Gold & Silver Central.
- Content on the landing page may contain affiliate links as described in this disclosure.
- Our advertising content is subject to Meta’s advertising policies. We do not make false or misleading claims in our advertisements.
We use the Meta Pixel on this website to measure the performance of our advertising campaigns. This tool may collect data about your visit. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
6. Affiliate tracking & cookies
When you click an affiliate link, a cookie is typically stored in your browser for a set period (the “cookie window”). This cookie allows the affiliate company to attribute the sale to Gold & Silver Central if you complete a purchase within that window.
Cookie windows vary by affiliate programme — typically between 24 hours and 90 days. If you clear your cookies, return to the merchant directly, or use a different browser or device, the referral may not be tracked and we may not receive a commission.
For more information on how we use cookies, see our Privacy Policy.
7. Our standards for promoted products
We aim to only promote products and companies that we genuinely believe offer value to our readers. Our selection criteria include:
- Reputation and track record of the company
- Quality and relevance of the product or service to our audience
- Availability of appropriate regulatory oversight (for financial products)
- Reasonableness of fees and terms
However, we cannot guarantee the performance, quality, or suitability of any product or service promoted on this site. All recommendations should be treated as starting points for your own research, not as definitive endorsements.
8. Sponsored content & paid posts
We do not routinely accept paid sponsored posts. Our preference is to publish original, editorially independent content.
However, if a post or piece of content is paid for or sponsored by a third party, we will disclose this clearly and prominently at the top of that content with a label such as: “Sponsored”, “Paid partnership with [Company]”, or “Advertorial”.
Sponsored content is subject to the same accuracy standards as our editorial content. We will not publish claims we believe to be false or misleading even in paid placements.
9. No obligation to purchase
You are under no obligation to click any affiliate link or purchase any product or service promoted on this site. The presence of affiliate links does not affect our editorial independence or the quality of information we provide.
If you choose not to use our affiliate links, you can search for products and companies directly. Doing so means we will not earn a commission, but we encourage you to make the choice that is right for you.
10. Questions & contact
If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure, our affiliate relationships, or any specific product or link on this site, please contact us via the contact page linked in the footer of this website, or email us directly at david@goldandsilvercentral.com.
We are happy to clarify any affiliate relationship or disclose additional information upon request.