⚡ TL;DR
We earn small commissions when you buy products through our links. You pay the same price (sometimes less). We never charge you directly. Our tools are free forever.
📋 The Full Story
Spare Time Is Money is an affiliate marketing website. Here's exactly what that means:
When you click a product link on our site and make a purchase, the retailer pays us a small commission (usually 1-8% of the sale price). This commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget - it doesn't add anything to your price.
This model allows us to:
- Keep all our tools 100% free
- Never charge subscription fees
- Never sell your personal data
- Focus on actually helping you save money
🔗 How Affiliate Links Work
When you search for products on STIM Saves, STIM Pet, STIM Parts, or any of our tools, the results include special tracking links. These links tell the retailer that you came from our site.
✅ What DOES happen
You click a link → You buy a product → The retailer pays us a small commission → You pay the normal price (or less, if we found a deal)
❌ What does NOT happen
We never add fees to your purchase. We never inflate prices. We never get paid more for recommending worse products. The retailer pays us from their existing marketing budget.
🤝 Our Affiliate Partners
We work with reputable affiliate networks and retailers:
* We continuously add new partnerships to bring you more options and better deals.
🚫 What We Will Never Do
| Practice | Us | Shady Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Recommend products just because they pay more | ✗ Never | ✓ Common |
| Hide affiliate relationships | ✗ Never | ✓ Common |
| Inflate prices through affiliate links | ✗ Never | ✓ Sometimes |
| Sell your personal data | ✗ Never | ✓ Common |
| Charge subscription fees | ✗ Never | ✓ Often |
| Write fake reviews | ✗ Never | ✓ Rampant |
💡 Real Examples
Example 1: You buy a $100 item through STIM Saves
You pay: $100. Retailer pays us: ~$4. Net savings you might find: $10-30 compared to other retailers. Everyone wins.
Example 2: You compare prices but buy elsewhere
You pay: $0 to us. We earn: $0. But you still saved money by knowing the best price. That's fine - we want you to get the best deal, period.
Example 3: You use our meal planner but shop in-store
You pay: $0 to us. We earn: $0. But you saved money on groceries. Our tools have value even without affiliate clicks.
🤞 Our Promise to You
We will always prioritize your savings over our commissions. If a non-affiliate option is the best deal, we'll tell you. Our goal is to earn your trust by genuinely helping you save money - the commissions follow naturally.
— Sean, Founder
❓ Questions?
If you have any questions about how we make money or our affiliate relationships, feel free to reach out:
- Email: sparetimeismoney.com@gmail.com
- Telegram: @STIM_deals
We're happy to answer anything. Transparency is kind of our thing.