Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: March 2026

Transparency About Our Business Model

At PriceExpose, we believe in complete transparency. We want you to understand how we operate and how we make money, so you can trust our recommendations.

How PriceExpose Makes Money

PriceExpose is free for users because we earn commissions when you book through our links. Here's the important part: You pay the exact same price whether you book directly or through us.

When you click a booking link on PriceExpose and complete a reservation, hotels, OTAs, or booking platforms pay us a small commission. This is a standard industry practice and does not increase your costs.

Affiliate Relationships

PriceExpose has affiliate relationships with:

  • Hotel Booking Platforms: Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Hotels.com, etc.
  • Direct Hotel Programs: Hotel chain loyalty programs and direct booking partnerships
  • Payment Gateways: Various payment processors for premium hotel subscriptions

Commission rates vary by provider and booking type, typically ranging from 5% to 15%. These rates are determined by each partner and do not affect the price you pay.

Our Independence

Despite these affiliate relationships, we maintain independence in our recommendations:

  • We display ALL relevant options, not just high-commission providers
  • We rank results by price and value, not commission potential
  • We highlight if your direct hotel booking is the cheapest option
  • We do NOT suppress or hide lower-commission alternatives
  • Our hotel partners cannot pay for better placement in search results

Premium Hotel Partnerships

Our Premium and Enterprise hotel programs generate additional revenue:

  • Premium Plan: Hotels pay for "Verified Official" badging and featured placement
  • Enterprise Plan (Custom): Hotels pay for API access, monitoring tools, and dedicated support

These programs help hotels promote their official websites and reduce OTA dependency. They do not affect the pricing or options shown to travelers.

FTC & Advertising Standards Compliance

PriceExpose complies with:

  • FTC Endorsement Guidelines: All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed
  • EU Advertising Standards: Affiliate links are marked where required
  • ASA UK Code: We follow advertising standards for UK users

Potential Conflicts & How We Manage Them

Conflict: Higher commissions might tempt biased recommendations

How we manage it: Our algorithm prioritizes price and traveler value, not commission size. All options are displayed equally.

Conflict: Hotel partners might request favorable placement

How we manage it: Placement is based on search relevance and price, not sponsorship. Premium hotel plans include badging, not search manipulation.

Conflict: We might hide cheaper direct options to earn commissions

How we manage it: We explicitly show when booking directly with a hotel is cheaper and encourage it.

What This Means For You

As a PriceExpose user, you can trust that:

  • You're seeing transparent, unbiased hotel comparisons
  • You will never pay more because of our affiliate relationships
  • If booking directly is cheaper, we'll show you that option
  • Our recommendations are based on YOUR best value, not our commission
  • All our business relationships are disclosed here and throughout our site

Questions About Our Business Model?

We're happy to explain our affiliate relationships and business practices. Contact us at:

Email: transparency@priceexpose.com
Subject: Affiliate & Business Model Questions

Disclosure Summary

"PriceExpose receives affiliate commissions when you book through our links. This supports our free service but does not affect your booking price. We maintain editorial independence and always show you the option that provides the best value—whether that's through our links or a direct hotel booking."