Last Updated: December 12, 2025 | Version: 2.0 | FTC Compliant: Yes
TL;DR – Quick Summary
PreppersGoldIRA.com is an affiliate marketing website that earns commissions when you click certain links and request information from precious metals dealers or IRA custodians. This doesn’t cost you anything extra—companies pay us out of their normal business revenue. We only recommend companies we genuinely believe provide value to preppers and patriots protecting their retirement savings. You should always conduct your own due diligence, compare multiple companies, and make decisions based on your specific financial situation. Our content is educational, not financial advice, and we maintain editorial independence from our partners.
📋 Table of Contents
- What You Need to Know Upfront
- How Affiliate Marketing Works
- What Triggers a Commission
- Types of Partners We Work With
- How We Maintain Editorial Independence
- What This Means for You
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Changes to This Disclosure
- Contact Us
What You Need to Know Upfront
PreppersGoldIRA.com exists because we believe patriots deserve honest, transparent education about protecting their retirement savings through precious metals investing. We’re not financial advisors, brokers, or dealers—we’re educators and affiliate marketers.
That means when you click certain links on our site and take action (like requesting information or opening an account), we earn a commission from the company you’re connecting with. This is called affiliate marketing, and it’s how we keep this site running without charging you subscription fees or selling your data.
🔔 FTC Required Disclosure:
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires us to disclose material connections between content creators and companies they promote. Here it is in plain English:
PreppersGoldIRA.com participates in affiliate marketing programs with precious metals dealers, IRA custodians, and related service providers. We receive compensation when you click affiliate links and complete actions such as requesting information, scheduling consultations, or opening accounts. This compensation influences which companies we feature and may affect where and how they appear on our site.
How Affiliate Marketing Works (The Simple Version)
Affiliate marketing is a performance-based relationship between three parties:
- You (The Visitor): You’re researching gold IRAs, precious metals dealers, or retirement protection strategies
- Us (The Affiliate): We create educational content, compare companies, and provide tools/calculators
- The Company (The Merchant): Gold IRA custodians, precious metals dealers, or related service providers
Example Transaction Flow
- You Visit: You land on our article comparing the top 5 gold IRA custodians
- You Click: You click our link to “Request Free Gold IRA Kit” from Company X
- Cookie Placed: A tracking cookie is placed on your browser (lasts 30-90 days typically)
- You Take Action: You fill out the form and download Company X’s information kit
- We Earn Commission: Company X pays us a commission (typically $50-$500 depending on the action)
- Your Cost: $0 Extra: You pay the same price whether you came from us or found them directly
What Triggers a Commission
Important: Commission rates vary by partner and are subject to change. The amounts shown are industry averages and may not reflect our specific agreements.
Cookie Tracking Duration
Affiliate cookies typically last 30-90 days depending on the company. This means if you click our link today but don’t request information until two weeks later, we still receive credit (assuming the cookie hasn’t been deleted and you haven’t clicked a competitor’s link).
⚠️ What Happens to Cookies
Cookies can be cleared by: you manually clearing your browser history, browser privacy settings automatically deleting cookies, using private/incognito browsing mode, or clicking another affiliate’s link (which replaces our cookie with theirs). If the cookie is gone when you take action, we don’t receive credit for the referral.
Types of Partners We Work With
We partner with companies in several categories of the precious metals and retirement space:
Gold IRA Custodians
What They Do: Provide IRS-approved self-directed IRA accounts that allow you to hold physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Commission Trigger: When you request an information kit, schedule a consultation, or open an account.
Examples: Companies like Augusta Precious Metals, Goldco, American Hartford Gold, etc.
Precious Metals Dealers
What They Do: Sell physical bullion (coins, bars, rounds) for direct ownership or IRA funding.
Commission Trigger: When you request pricing, purchase metals, or open a dealer account.
Examples: APMEX, JM Bullion, SD Bullion, etc.
Educational Services
What They Do: Provide training, courses, or information products related to precious metals investing.
Commission Trigger: When you purchase a course or subscribe to a service.
What We Don’t Promote
To maintain trust with our audience, we refuse to promote:
- Scam operations with fraudulent business practices
- High-pressure sales tactics that exploit vulnerable seniors
- Unlicensed dealers operating without proper regulatory oversight
- Companies with poor BBB ratings or unresolved customer complaints
- Misleading “rare coin” schemes that overcharge for numismatic coins
How We Maintain Editorial Independence
Yes, we earn money from affiliate partnerships. But that doesn’t mean we’re shills for whoever pays us the most. Here’s how we keep our integrity intact:
1. Research Everything
We don’t just slap affiliate links on companies we’ve never vetted. We:
- Request information kits ourselves
- Read customer reviews on independent platforms (Trustpilot, BBB, Reddit)
- Compare fee structures across multiple competitors
- Monitor industry news for compliance violations or lawsuits
2. We Rank Based on Merit, Not Commission Rates
Our top recommendations are based on customer satisfaction, fee transparency, product selection, educational resources, and regulatory compliance—not who pays us the highest commission.
⚠️ Honest Disclosure
Do commission rates influence which companies we feature? Honestly, yes—to a degree. If two companies are equally good but one offers a significantly higher commission, we might feature that one more prominently. But we will never recommend a bad company just because they pay well. Our reputation is worth more than short-term affiliate earnings.
3. We Welcome Your Feedback
If you have a bad experience with a company we recommended, email us at [support@preppersgoldira.com]. We take reader complaints seriously and will investigate issues that affect our recommendations.
What This Means for You
✅ You Should:
- Use our content as a starting point for your research, not your only source
- Compare multiple companies even if we rank one #1
- Request information kits from 3-5 providers before deciding
- Read customer reviews on independent platforms like BBB and Trustpilot
- Consult a financial advisor or tax professional before making major retirement decisions
- Negotiate fees—many companies have flexibility, especially for larger accounts
❌ You Should NOT:
- Assume we’re unbiased—we earn money from these relationships, which creates inherent bias
- Skip due diligence just because we recommend someone
- Treat our content as financial or legal advice—we’re educators, not licensed advisors
- Make emotional decisions based on fear-mongering language especially on the internet
- Invest more than you can afford to lose in any single asset class, including gold
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you get paid if I just click a link but don’t buy anything?
It depends on the partner. Some companies pay per lead (when you request information), while others only pay when you open an account or make a purchase. Most of our partners use a “cost per action” model—we only earn if you complete a specific action like downloading a kit or scheduling a consultation.
Does it cost me more if I use your affiliate link?
No. You pay the exact same price whether you came from our site or found the company directly through Google. The company pays us out of their normal operating revenue, not by marking up your costs.
Can I trust your reviews if you earn commissions?
You should approach all online reviews with healthy skepticism—including ours. We genuinely try to provide honest, balanced information. But yes, there’s an inherent conflict of interest. That’s why we encourage you to read reviews on independent platforms and compare multiple sources before deciding.
Are you a fiduciary?
No. A fiduciary is a licensed financial advisor legally obligated to act in your best interest. We’re content creators and affiliate marketers. We provide educational information, not personalized financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed fiduciary before making major retirement decisions.
Do you own gold yourself?
Yes. We believe in the principles we teach. We own physical gold and silver, and we’ve personally researched gold IRAs. But our personal holdings don’t determine our recommendations—we evaluate companies based on their merit for the broader prepper/patriot audience.
How often do you update your recommendations?
Quarterly at minimum, plus immediate updates when major news affects a partner (regulatory action, fee changes, acquisitions, etc.). The gold IRA space changes frequently, so we monitor our partners continuously.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this disclosure when we add new partners, change our business model, or need to comply with new regulations.
Current Version: 2.0
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Effective Date: December 12, 2025
Major changes will be announced at the top of this page. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge and accept our affiliate marketing relationships as disclosed here.
Contact Us About Affiliate Relationships
Questions, concerns, or complaints about our affiliate practices?
Email: [support@preppersgoldira.com]
Subject Line: “Affiliate Disclosure Question”
We’ll respond within 48 business hours.
Final Word: We’re On Your Side
Look, we know the precious metals space is full of scammers, high-pressure salespeople, and companies trying to rip off seniors. That’s exactly why we built PreppersGoldIRA.com—to cut through the BS and provide honest, prepper-focused education.
Do we make money from affiliate commissions? Yes.
Does that influence our recommendations? To some degree, yes.
Are we transparent about it? Absolutely.
We believe transparency builds trust. We’d rather have you be skeptical and informed than blindly trusting and unprepared. Do your research. Compare options. Make the decision that’s right for your situation.
And if you choose to use our affiliate links along the way? We appreciate it—it keeps this site running and helps us continue providing free content to patriots like you.
— The PreppersGoldIRA Team
📚 Related Legal Information
For complete transparency and your protection, please also review our:
- Terms of Service – Rules governing use of this website
- Disclaimer – Important limitations on our content and advice
- Privacy Policy – How we protect and use your information
These pages are part of our commitment to full transparency and legal compliance.