THE SHORT VERSION
Some links on this website are affiliate links.
If you click one and make a purchase or sign up, I may earn a small commission. It costs you nothing
extra, and it never influences what I write or recommend.
01 What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a special tracking URL that identifies lipsonthomas.com as the source of a referral. When you use it to buy a product or sign up for a service, the company may pay me a commission for sending you their way. The price you pay stays exactly the same.
02 How it works?
01
You click
You follow a link in an article,
tool list or resource page on this
site.
02
You buy
You purchase or sign up with the third party at their regular price.
03
I earn
The company may pay me a small commission. You pay nothing extra.
03 My commitments to you
Honest opinions
Every review and recommendation reflects my own experience and judgement. Commissions never buy a good review.
Relevance first
I only link to products, tools and courses that fit cybersecurity, Linux and the hands-on work covered here.
Free content stays free
Articles, walkthroughs and free tools on this site are
open to everyone. Affiliate income helps cover hosting,
tools and lab costs.
Clear labelling
Sponsored posts, gifted products or paid placements, if
I ever use them, will be clearly labelled as such.
04 What I may link to
Affiliate links may appear in articles, resource lists and tool recommendations. Typical examples include:
- Books and online courses for cybersecurity and Linux learning.
- Certification training and hands-on lab platforms.
- Hardware for home labs, such as single-board computers and networking gear.
- Security software, privacy tools and VPN services.
- Web hosting and developer services.
05 Third-party programs, cookies and your privacy
Affiliate links are run by third-party networks and merchants. When you click one, they may place cookies on your device to track the referral and credit me for it. Those cookies are governed by the third party’s own privacy policy. To see how this site handles cookies and personal data, please read the Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. You can decline non-essential cookies using the consent banner on the site.
06 Do your own due diligence
Content on this site is for educational purposes. Prices, features and availability of third-party products can change at any time, so please verify the details with the seller before you buy. I am not responsible for the products, services or practices of third parties; see the Disclaimer for more. As with any security tool, research it carefully before installing it on systems you care about.
06 Do your own due diligence
This disclosure is provided in line with consumer-protection and advertising rules that require material connections to be made clear, including the US FTC Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and equivalent EU and UK advertising standards.
Questions about this disclosure?
I am happy to explain how any link or recommendation on this site works. Get in touch through contact page and I will get back to you.
