Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: April 2026

⚠️ Short version: BuySmart SG earns commissions when you click our affiliate links and make purchases on Shopee or Lazada Singapore. This costs you nothing extra. Our reviews remain honest and unbiased regardless of commissions.

1. What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a way for websites to earn income by promoting products from retailers. When a visitor clicks a specially tracked link on our website and subsequently makes a purchase, we receive a small commission from the retailer. The price you pay is exactly the same — the commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget, not from you.

2. Our Affiliate Partnerships

BuySmart SG participates in the following affiliate programs:

Platform	Network	Commission Type	Cookie Duration
Shopee Singapore	Involve Asia	% of sale (CPS)	Up to 30 days
Lazada Singapore	Involve Asia	% of sale (CPS)	Up to 30 days

All affiliate links are managed through Involve Asia (involve.asia), Southeast Asia's leading affiliate marketing network.

3. How Affiliate Links Work

When you click an affiliate link on BuySmart SG:

You are redirected to the product page on Shopee or Lazada
A tracking cookie is placed on your device (valid for up to 30 days)
If you complete a purchase within the cookie window, we receive a commission
Your purchase price is not affected in any way
We can see aggregate sales data but cannot identify individual buyers

4. How We Identify Affiliate Links

All affiliate links on BuySmart SG are clearly labelled. You will see one or more of the following indicators:

Buttons labelled "Buy on Shopee" or "Buy on Lazada"
A notice at the top of product pages: "This page contains affiliate links"
Footer disclosures on every page of our site

5. Editorial Independence

Our product reviews and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate commissions. Specifically:

We do not accept payment from brands or sellers to publish positive reviews
We do not guarantee favourable coverage in exchange for commissions
Products are selected based on quality, value, and relevance to Singapore shoppers
Negative aspects of products are included in our reviews regardless of commission rates
We may recommend products even when no affiliate relationship exists

We genuinely want to help Singapore shoppers make smarter buying decisions. Our reputation depends on honest, unbiased reviews.

6. Price Accuracy

Product prices displayed on BuySmart SG are sourced from Shopee and Lazada at the time of page generation. Prices change frequently, especially during sales periods (9.9, 11.11, 12.12 etc.). Always verify the current price on the retailer's website before purchasing.

7. Google AdSense

In addition to affiliate links, we display advertisements served by Google AdSense. These are paid advertisements and are separate from our editorial content. Advertising revenue helps us maintain and improve this website.

8. Legal Compliance

This disclosure is made in compliance with:

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
Involve Asia Publisher Terms & Conditions
Google AdSense Publisher Policies
General best practices for affiliate marketing transparency

9. Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, we are happy to answer them. Contact us at: [email protected]

You can also read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for more information about how we operate.