Last updated: 24 July 2026.
Deal Diary is reader-supported. Here’s exactly how that works, in plain English.
Affiliate links
Some of the links on this site and in our emails are affiliate links (also called paid links). If you click one and then sign up for or buy something, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you. You never pay more for using our links, and often you’ll pay less thanks to a deal or bonus.
We mark affiliate links where they appear, and every article that contains them carries a disclosure at the top. If you’d rather not use them, you can always go to the retailer directly — the advice is the same either way.
Display advertising
We also plan to show display ads on this site. Those ads are served by third-party advertising companies, which use cookies and similar technologies to choose what you see — sometimes based on your browsing on other websites. We don’t control which specific ads appear. Full detail, and how to opt out, is in our Privacy Policy.
How this affects what we recommend
A commission never buys a recommendation. We say so plainly because in this corner of the internet it needs saying.
- We research every app, offer, and retailer we write about, and we read the fine print — the payout thresholds, the expiry dates, the catches.
- Where we’ve personally used something, we say so explicitly. Where we haven’t, we don’t imply otherwise.
- If something has a real drawback, it goes in the article, even when it costs us the commission.
- We’ll tell you when a free option is as good as a paid one.
Programs we participate in
Deal Diary is new, and we’re currently applying to affiliate and referral programs — typically cashback apps, coupon services, and retailer programs. We’ll list them here as they’re approved, so this page always reflects reality rather than intentions.
Where we participate in the Amazon Associates Program: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Prices, deals, and availability
Deals move fast. Prices, offers, cashback rates, and terms change without notice, and something we found genuinely good can be gone or worse by the time you click. Always check the current price and terms on the retailer’s own site before you buy. We’re not responsible for third-party pricing or availability.
Earnings, savings, and example figures
Some of our pages and emails show example amounts — a sample week’s savings, a “first $100 back,” typical survey or focus-group pay, and the like. These are illustrative estimates to show how something works, not a promise or guarantee of results. What you actually save or earn depends on you: your spending, your effort, your eligibility, where you live, and the third parties involved. Many people will see less, and some will see nothing.
Paid surveys, focus groups, product testing, and cashback are run by independent companies, not by us. We don’t set their pay, decide who qualifies, or guarantee you’ll be accepted or paid. It isn’t a job or guaranteed income, and joining a legitimate opportunity is always free — if something asks you to pay to start, treat it as a red flag.
Not financial advice
Everything here is general information for a general audience, not personalised financial advice. We don’t know your circumstances. For decisions that matter, talk to a qualified professional.
The legal bit
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Have a question about how we make money? Email [email protected] any time — we’re happy to explain.