Affiliate Disclosure – New York Is My Happy Place
Effective Date: February 2026
Last Updated: February 2026
Thank you for visiting New York Is My Happy Place (“we,” “us,” “our”). To be fully transparent with our audience and in compliance with legal requirements in the U.S. and internationally (including FTC guidance and consumer protection standards), this Affiliate Disclosure explains our participation in affiliate programs and how we may be compensated for certain links, products, or services we recommend on nyismyhappyplace.com (the “Site”).
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that allow us to earn a commission when you click through and make a purchase (or complete another action) on a third‑party site. These links do not cost you anything extra — the commission is paid by the merchant or advertising partner.
Affiliate links can appear in:
- Blog posts & travel guides
- Product reviews
- Recommendations for services (e.g., hotels, tours, gear)
- Resource lists or “best of” pages
- Banner ads or widgets
2. Why We Use Affiliate Links
Affiliate programs help support the operating costs of the Site, including:
- Content creation and research
- Hosting and technical infrastructure
- Artist collaborations and editorial staff
- Free content and resources for readers
Affiliate revenue enables us to keep publishing high‑quality, original guides and recommendations.
3. Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We may participate in affiliate and advertising programs such as (but not limited to):
- Amazon Associates Program
- Booking & travel affiliate networks
- Retail partners & merchant affiliate programs
- Referral/partner programs for experiences or services
We may update this list over time to reflect affiliate programs we join.
4. What This Means for You
- No Additional Cost: You won’t pay more for products or services when you use affiliate links on our Site.
- Commission‑Based: We may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase or complete a qualifying action.
- Independently Selected: Recommendations are based on editorial judgment, experience, and relevance — not solely on potential earnings.
- Not Always Affiliate: Some links may be purely informational and not affiliate links; where applicable, we provide clear context.
5. Legal Compliance
5.1 U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
In the United States, the FTC requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of affiliate relationships when compensation could influence content. We comply with this requirement by providing this disclosure and additional notices where applicable (e.g., at the beginning of posts, next to affiliate links, or in a site banner).
5.2 International Requirements
Affiliate disclosures may also be required or advisable in other jurisdictions (e.g., European Union, Canada, Australia). When legally required or best practice, we include or extend disclosure to meet those expectations.
6. How We Disclose Affiliate Links
We may disclose affiliate links by:
- A statement at the beginning or end of a post or page
- A note adjacent to a link or call to action
- A promotional banner or widget that clarifies affiliate relationship
- A general note on resource pages
All affiliate relationships relevant to specific content are disclosed in a clear and transparent manner to help you make informed decisions.
7. Third‑Party Terms and Privacy
When you click an affiliate link, you may be redirected to a third‑party website. Your interaction with third‑party sites, including any purchase or data you provide, is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for:
- Third‑party privacy or security practices
- Product terms, warranties, or performance
- Fulfillment, returns, or customer service
We encourage you to review each third party’s policies before completing any transaction.
8. No Guarantee of Results
Affiliate links and recommendations do not guarantee any specific outcome, purchase price, savings, product quality, or availability. Your experience with third‑party products or services is independent of our Site.
9. Opt‑Out & Control
If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you may choose to:
- Search for products or services directly on merchant sites
- Use non‑affiliate links when available
- Disable performance cookies (subject to cookie consent and tracking preferences)
Opting out of affiliate tracking may affect the tracking of click‑through credit but will not affect your access to products or services.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, this disclosure, or how affiliate links are used on our Site, please contact us:
Email: hello@nyismyhappyplace.com
Physical Address: 14 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States
11. Updates to This Affiliate Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate Disclosure to reflect changes in affiliate programs, legal requirements, or Site practices. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.