External Links Disclosure
Last Updated: March 10, 2026
ThePoolNerd.com (the "Website") contains links to third-party websites, products, applications, and services ("External Sites"). This disclosure explains how those links function and what you should expect when using them.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
ThePoolNerd.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
All products featured are independently chosen by us. However, The Pool Nerd may receive a commission on orders placed through its links.
If you click a link and purchase a product, Amazon pays The Pool Nerd a percentage of the sale amount at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, testing results, product scores, or recommendations.
1. No Control Over External Websites
We do not control the content, security, availability, or policies of External Sites. We are not responsible for:
- The accuracy of information on External Sites
- Their privacy practices or data handling
- Their tracking or advertising technologies
- Their pricing, availability, or product details
- Their terms of service or business practices
Visiting External Sites is done at your own discretion and risk. We recommend reviewing each External Site's own policies before interacting with them.
2. Affiliate Links
Some external links on the Website are affiliate links. This means:
- If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission
- This does not affect the price you pay
- Affiliate relationships do not influence reviews, scoring, or recommendations
Affiliate revenue helps support The Pool Nerd's independent testing and content.
3. Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by The Pool Nerd. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only. The Pool Nerd has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
4. Accuracy and Availability of External Content
We are not responsible for:
- Changes in product availability
- Price changes or stock fluctuations
- Incorrect information presented on External Sites
- Broken or redirected links
- External content that may be harmful, offensive, or misleading
We may update or remove outbound links at any time as we see fit.
5. Privacy and Tracking on External Sites
External Sites may:
- Deploy cookies
- Use tracking technologies
- Collect personal information
- Process data in different jurisdictions
- Use analytics or advertising scripts
The Pool Nerd does not control how External Sites collect or use your data. Refer to the privacy policies of those sites for details.
6. Embedded Content
The Website may include embedded content from External Sites, such as:
- YouTube videos
- Social media embeds
- Interactive tools or calculators
- Third-party product widgets
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website and may collect data independently.
7. Advertisement Labeling
Advertising placements on The Pool Nerd may direct you to External Sites. These ads may be managed by third-party advertising partners and ad networks.
Ad networks may use:
- Cookies
- Pixels
- Behavioral targeting (where legally permitted)
- Reporting tools
See our Privacy Policy for details about advertising technologies used on The Pool Nerd.
8. No Endorsement
A link to an External Site does not imply:
- Endorsement
- Sponsorship
- Recommendation
- Approval
- A guarantee of claims or quality
All product evaluations on The Pool Nerd are based solely on our independent testing and editorial judgment.
9. Reporting a Problematic Link
If you find a broken link, a link leading somewhere unsafe, or misleading third-party content, please contact us so we can review and take action as appropriate.
10. Changes to This External Links Policy
We may update this External Links Disclosure from time to time. Changes take effect once posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of any updates.