Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency is foundational to our mission at Datawallet. This page explains exactly how we fund our operations, how affiliate relationships work, and what safeguards we have in place to ensure our editorial content remains independent and trustworthy.
Overview
Datawallet.com ("Datawallet") is operated by EVM Media Pty Ltd (ABN 25 666 140 601), a company registered in New South Wales, Australia. We provide research-driven cryptocurrency analysis, educational content, market intelligence, and product reviews to help readers make informed decisions.
To sustain our operations and continue delivering free, high-quality content, we participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some of the links on our website are affiliate links. When you click on them and complete a qualifying action (such as signing up for an account or making a purchase), we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
How We Earn Revenue
Datawallet generates revenue through the following channels:
Affiliate Commissions
We earn commissions when readers click affiliate links and complete qualifying actions on partner platforms. This is our primary revenue source.
Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we publish sponsored articles or features. These are always clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership" and are subject to our editorial review process.
Newsletter Subscriptions
Premium newsletter content may be offered through paid subscriptions. Free content remains available to all readers.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial team operates independently from our business and partnerships team. We maintain strict separation between content creation and revenue generation to ensure the integrity of our analysis and recommendations.
Our Editorial Promise
No affiliate partner has any influence over our editorial ratings, rankings, or recommendations. Our reviews are based on objective criteria including security, fees, user experience, regulatory compliance, and feature set. If a partner platform performs poorly in our evaluation, we will say so, regardless of our commercial relationship.
Our editorial guidelines require that:
- Writers and researchers do not know which platforms are affiliate partners when creating content.
- All reviews follow our published methodology with standardized evaluation criteria.
- Ratings are determined before any commercial relationship is considered.
- Negative findings are published even when they concern affiliate partners.
- Corrections are issued promptly if errors are identified in any published content.
Our Review Process
Every platform and product reviewed on Datawallet undergoes a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process. Our methodology is published in full on our Methodology page. Key aspects include:
- Hands-On Testing
Our team creates real accounts and tests platforms firsthand. - Security Audit
We evaluate custody models, insurance, regulatory status, and track record. - Fee Analysis
Comprehensive fee comparison across trading, withdrawal, and hidden costs. - Peer Comparison
Platforms are benchmarked against direct competitors using standardized criteria
Current Affiliate Partners
Below is a complete list of our current affiliate partners. We update this list whenever a new partnership is established or an existing one is terminated.
Last updated: February 27, 2026. This list is reviewed monthly.
Types of Compensation
We may receive the following types of compensation from our affiliate partners:
- Cost Per Acquisition (CPA): A fixed payment when a user signs up and meets certain criteria (e.g., identity verification, first deposit).
- Revenue Share: An ongoing percentage of trading fees generated by referred users.
- Fee Share: A portion of protocol fees from decentralized platforms.
- Sale Commission: A percentage of product purchases (e.g., hardware wallets).
- Referral Bonuses: One-time bonuses for reaching referral milestones.
We do not accept compensation in the form of equity, tokens, or other non-cash arrangements that could create conflicts of interest in our editorial coverage.
How We Label Affiliate Content
We believe in clear, honest labeling. Across our website, affiliate content is identified using the following markers:
"Affiliate Partner" Badge
Displayed alongside platform recommendations where we have a commercial relationship.
Inline Disclosure Statements
Articles containing affiliate links include a disclosure statement near the top of the page.
"Sponsored" Tag
Content that has been paid for by a third party is explicitly labeled as sponsored.
"Affiliate Partner" Badge
Displayed alongside platform recommendations where we have a commercial relationship.
Regulatory Compliance
Datawallet's affiliate disclosure practices are designed to comply with applicable consumer protection and advertising disclosure regulations, including:
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) guidance on digital media disclosures
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255), as applicable to international audiences
- European Union Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (2005/29/EC), where applicable
Important: Nothing on Datawallet.com constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Updates to This Disclosure
We review and update this Affiliate Disclosure at least quarterly, or whenever material changes occur to our affiliate relationships or compensation structures. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage or through our newsletter. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, believe content has not been properly disclosed, or wish to report a concern, please contact us:
Mailing Address
EVM Media Pty Ltd, Suite 11, Ground Floor 135-153, New South Head Road, Edgecliff NSW 2027 Australia
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Legal Notice
This Affiliate Disclosure is provided for transparency and is part of our commitment to ethical journalism. Datawallet.com provides educational cryptocurrency content only and does not offer personalized financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk of loss including the potential loss of all invested capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct independent research and seek professional advice before making financial decisions. For our full legal terms, please review our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
