How commercial links are handled
A commercial relationship should not determine whether a product is included, how a safety issue is described or whether an old product is presented as current. Links that no longer lead to a relevant product or offer are removed.
Affiliate buttons use sponsored and nofollow link attributes and must lead to a relevant live page. On a product guide, repeated price buttons may appear near the beginning, middle and end so a reader can reach the same retailer without searching through the article. The guide should still be useful if every commercial link is removed.
Editorial independence
RideIn's buying guides, model reviews and maintenance advice are written for cyclists first. A retailer does not pay to change a verdict, remove a drawback or secure a higher position in a comparison. If a product is supplied for review, sponsored or connected to another commercial arrangement, that relationship should be stated prominently on the relevant page.
Prices, stock and product specifications can change after publication. Readers should confirm the current details with the retailer or manufacturer before buying. Commission is normally calculated after a qualifying purchase; clicking a link does not increase the price charged to the reader.
Clear labelling
Affiliate content must be recognisable as advertising where the commercial intent is not already obvious. RideIn follows the principle of prominent, plain-English disclosure near the relevant link or recommendation rather than relying on this policy page alone. The UK Advertising Standards Authority publishes official guidance on affiliate marketing, including the requirement that marketing communications are identifiable.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Incorrect, expired or irrelevant commercial links are corrected or removed without changing the substance of the independent cycling advice. The editorial policy explains the correction standard and the About page will list a contact route once it is operational.
Current affiliate-link example: Voodoo Marasa retailer listing.