Affiliate Disclosure

Updated: August 14, 2025

We test VPNs independently. If you buy via links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our reviews, scores, or recommendations. See how we test.

What is an affiliate link?

Some links to VPN providers on our site are “affiliate links.” When you click one and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the provider. Your price is the same (or occasionally lower due to negotiated deals).

How we make money

  • Affiliate programs: We participate in referral programs offered by VPN companies. Commissions help fund our hands-on testing, tools, and editorial work.
  • No pay-to-play: Providers cannot buy rankings or positive coverage. Our recommendations are driven by our test results and scoring framework in How We Test.
  • No extra cost to you: Commissions are paid by the provider; your price does not increase because of our link.

Note: This page explains our commercial relationships for transparency. It is not legal advice.

Editorial independence

  • Editorial decisions (which VPNs we recommend, the order we present them, and scores) are made by our review team, independent of commercial terms.
  • Our staff are not compensated based on sales of any single provider.
  • We publish when test data supports a claim; if results change, we update pages and can downgrade or remove recommendations.

Where we show disclosures

We place clear affiliate disclosures:

  • Above the fold on “Best” lists, reviews, and comparisons (near the first call-to-action).
  • In the footer site-wide.
  • Next to or near price boxes, deal strips, or prominent CTAs.

We aim to follow guidance from major regulators on clear and conspicuous disclosures.

Ads & sponsorships

We may accept display ads or sponsorships if they are clearly labeled as advertising. Sponsored placements do not affect our testing process, scoring, or rankings.

Pricing, deals & accuracy

  • We try to keep pricing accurate, but providers can change terms without notice (currency, taxes, regional pricing).
  • “Limited-time” offers may expire; please verify the final price on the provider’s checkout page.
  • We correct errors promptly once identified.

Gifts, samples & review units

  • We may receive temporary review accounts to test features, but we do not accept gifts that could influence coverage.
  • Access provided for testing does not guarantee a positive review or a recommendation.

Data, cookies & tracking

Affiliate programs may use cookies or tracking parameters to attribute a purchase to our site. For details on analytics, cookies, and your options, see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You can manage consent via our cookie settings.

Our partners

We may partner with reputable VPN providers through affiliate networks or direct programs. Examples (non-exhaustive):

  • ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, Private Internet Access, CyberGhost

Partnership status does not guarantee inclusion or ranking. We regularly add/remove partners based on quality and relevance.

Questions or concerns

If you have questions about this disclosure or believe a page lacks a clear notice, please contact us:

Email: info@cybervpnhub.com  |  Contact form: contact

Changes to this policy

We may update this disclosure to reflect changes in our business or regulations. The “Updated” date at the top shows the latest revision.