Affiliate & Commercial Disclosure
Full transparency about our relationships, revenue sources, and how we maintain editorial independence.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Fine Pine Cat Litter is committed to complete transparency about our commercial relationships. We believe you deserve to know how we operate, who we work with, and how we generate revenue.
Parent Company Relationship
Fine Pine Cat Litter is a content resource owned and operated by Purrify, a Canadian company specializing in natural cat litter products. This relationship is fundamental to understanding our content:
- Purrify creates and sells natural pine and biochar cat litter products
- Fine Pine Cat Litter provides educational content about pine litter
- We link to Purrify products throughout our content
- However, we also provide information about pine litter generally, regardless of brand
How We Generate Revenue
Product Sales
When you click on links to Purrify products and make a purchase, Purrify generates revenue from those sales. This is our primary revenue model:
- Links to purrify.ca include tracking parameters for attribution
- We do not receive commissions from other brands or competitors
- Your purchase price is not affected by our links
Future Revenue Possibilities
We may explore additional revenue sources in the future, including:
- Advertising from pet care brands (clearly labeled)
- Sponsored content (clearly disclosed)
- Affiliate relationships with complementary products
Any such relationships will be clearly disclosed on relevant pages.
Editorial Independence
Despite our relationship with Purrify, we maintain editorial independence:
- Content is created to educate, not just sell
- We discuss pine litter benefits generally, applicable to any quality brand
- Product comparisons include honest assessments of competitors
- Our editorial policy guides content creation
- Reader education is prioritized over immediate sales
How We Handle Product Recommendations
When We Recommend Purrify
We recommend Purrify products when:
- They genuinely meet the needs described in the content
- Their features align with the benefits discussed
- They represent a good value for cat owners
When We Discuss Alternatives
We also provide information about:
- General pine litter characteristics (applicable to any brand)
- Other litter types for comparison purposes
- Features to look for when shopping with any brand
- DIY and alternative approaches where appropriate
Link Identification
Links to Purrify products can be identified by:
- The destination URL (purrify.ca)
- UTM parameters in the link (utm_source=finepinecatlitter)
- Context suggesting a product recommendation
We do not use deceptive linking practices or hide affiliate relationships.
Free Content Policy
All content on Fine Pine Cat Litter is free to access. We do not:
- Charge for access to guides or information
- Require registration to read content
- Hide information behind paywalls
Your Choice
We want you to make informed decisions:
- You are never obligated to purchase through our links
- You can visit Purrify directly without using our links
- The information we provide is valuable regardless of where you purchase
- We respect your right to choose any brand that meets your needs
Updates to This Disclosure
We will update this disclosure if:
- Our business relationships change
- We add new revenue sources
- Our operating model evolves
Significant changes will be noted with an updated date.
Questions?
If you have questions about our commercial relationships or how we operate, please contact us. We're happy to provide additional clarity.
Last Updated: February 2025