Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Dev-C++, we believe in transparency and honesty with our visitors. This page discloses our affiliate relationships and advertising practices in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines and international disclosure requirements.

In short: Some links on this website may earn us a commission if you make a purchase. This helps us keep Dev-C++ free and maintain this website. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our community.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking URLs that allow us to earn a commission when you purchase a product or service after clicking the link. This doesn't cost you anything extra—the price is the same whether you use our link or not.

For example, if we recommend a hosting provider or an online course and you purchase through our link, we may receive a small commission from that company.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Dev-C++ participates in various affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:

Web Hosting Affiliates

• Bluehost: We may earn $65-130 per sale when you sign up for web hosting through our links
• HostGator: Commission on hosting purchases
• SiteGround: Commission on hosting purchases

E-Learning Platforms

• Udemy: We earn 10-20% commission on course purchases made through our links
• Coursera: Commission on course enrollments
• Pluralsight: Commission on subscriptions

Retail and Book Sellers

• Amazon Associates: We earn approximately 4.5% commission on C++ books, development tools, and other qualifying purchases made through our Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Software and Development Tools

• Various software vendors and development tool providers with whom we have affiliate relationships

Display Advertising

In addition to affiliate links, our website displays advertisements through third-party advertising networks:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Carbon Ads (Tech-focused)

We may display Carbon Ads, which are specifically targeted to developers and technical audiences. These are ethical, privacy-respecting advertisements.

Our Editorial Independence

Our recommendations are not for sale. While we do earn commissions from some products we recommend, this does not influence our editorial content. Here's our commitment to you:

• Honest Reviews: We only recommend products and services we have personally used or thoroughly researched
• No Pay-to-Play: Companies cannot pay us to recommend their products
• Real Experience: Our tutorials and guides are based on genuine experience with Dev-C++ and C++ development
• Community First: Our primary goal is to help C++ learners and developers, not to maximize commissions
• Alternative Options: We strive to present multiple options, including free alternatives, even if they don't offer affiliate commissions

How Affiliate Income Helps Us

The revenue generated from affiliate partnerships and advertising helps us:

• Keep Dev-C++ software free and open-source
• Maintain and improve this website
• Create high-quality tutorials and educational content
• Cover hosting, domain, and server costs
• Provide technical support to the community
• Continue developing new features and resources

Without this income, we would not be able to dedicate the time and resources necessary to maintain this project and support the C++ learning community.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

We make it easy to identify affiliate relationships:

• All affiliate links include the rel="nofollow sponsored" attribute as required by search engines
• Affiliate buttons and links are clearly styled and labeled
• Product recommendations may include disclosure text near the links
• Review articles will include a disclosure at the beginning or end

Sponsored Content Policy

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content (blog posts or reviews paid for by companies). When we do:

• It will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
• We maintain editorial control over all content
• We will only partner with companies relevant to C++ developers
• All opinions expressed remain our own

We reserve the right to decline sponsored content that doesn't align with our values or benefit our community.

Product Reviews and Recommendations

When we review products or services:

• We base reviews on personal testing, research, and community feedback
• We disclose both pros and cons honestly
• We may receive free review copies but this doesn't guarantee a positive review
• Negative experiences are reported just as honestly as positive ones

Your Purchases Support Us

When you make a purchase through our affiliate links, you're directly supporting Dev-C++ and helping us continue our mission. Here's what happens:

1. You click an affiliate link on our site
2. You're taken to the merchant's website (price is the same)
3. If you make a purchase, we receive a small commission
4. Your purchase information remains private—we only know that a sale occurred
5. The revenue helps us keep Dev-C++ free and create more content

Thank you for supporting our work! Every purchase through our links, no matter how small, helps us continue improving Dev-C++ and supporting the C++ community.

No Extra Cost to You

Important: Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay. In many cases, you may even get exclusive discounts or bonuses when using our links. The commission comes from the merchant's marketing budget, not from your pocket.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, as well as international disclosure requirements. We are committed to ethical advertising practices and full transparency with our audience.

For more information about the FTC's Endorsement Guides, visit: FTC Endorsement Guidelines

Questions About Our Affiliates?

We welcome questions about our affiliate relationships and advertising practices. If you'd like to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, or if you have concerns about our recommendations, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure from time to time as we join new affiliate programs or change our advertising partners. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we're supporting the Dev-C++ project.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us:

• By email: contact@dev-cpp.com
• By visiting our website: https://dev-cpp.com