Commercial transparency · UK-focused
Affiliate and commercial disclosure.
This page explains how earning links would work, how they are labelled and what remains independent. It was last reviewed on 8 September 2026.
How affiliate links work
If you follow a link marked “Ad · affiliate link” and make a qualifying purchase, the merchant or affiliate network may pay The Village Murder Casebook a commission. The Village Murder Casebook does not add a fee to the merchant's price. The price, availability and final checkout terms shown by the merchant control.
How commercial links are identified
An earning link is labelled at or immediately before the link; a disclosure hidden only in the footer is not treated as enough. Labels such as “Ad · affiliate link”, “Advertisement” or “Sponsored” are used where appropriate. Ordinary links are described as “no commission”.
Audiobook links
Audible catalogue links are currently ordinary external links and pay the Casebook no commission. They will not be described as affiliate links until approved tracking URLs are configured. Audiobook availability, prices, membership credits and trial eligibility vary by territory and can change.
Books, games and DVD links
Amazon UK product and search links are currently ordinary external links and pay the Casebook no commission. They are labelled “Amazon product link · no commission” or “Amazon search link · no commission”. The site does not reproduce Amazon prices or availability because those details can change. If an Amazon Associates account is activated later, every earning link will be relabelled before use.
Editorial independence
Commission does not buy a favourable review, ranking or inclusion. Locations, books and tours are selected for relevance to the guide. Commercial partners do not approve editorial conclusions. A link is not a guarantee, endorsement or promise that a product, venue or operator will suit every visitor.
Purchases, prices and disputes
Your purchase is made from the named third-party merchant, not from The Village Murder Casebook. The merchant is responsible for its descriptions, prices, payment processing, availability, delivery, cancellations, returns and refunds. Check its current terms before buying. Nothing on this page limits rights you may have under applicable consumer law.
Tracking, cookies and data
The site does not currently place non-essential affiliate-tracking cookies. An affiliate URL may contain a referral identifier, and a third-party site may use its own cookies or similar technology after you choose to visit it. Its privacy and cookie notices apply there. If The Village Murder Casebook later places non-essential tracking on this site, it will provide appropriate information and obtain consent before that technology is used where required.
Reports and payment information
An affiliate network may provide aggregated reports such as clicks, qualifying bookings and commission totals. The Village Murder Casebook does not receive your card details from a normal affiliate purchase. Do not send payment information to the Casebook.
Operator and contact details
This site is owned and operated by Does Your Duck Quack, 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh · EH2 4AN. Email webmaster@villagemurdercasebook.co.uk or use the feedback guide for editorial and commercial enquiries.
Changes and scope
Partners, commission arrangements and tracking practices can change. This disclosure will be updated when a commercial programme is activated or materially altered. It is a practical transparency statement for this site, not a substitute for programme terms or advice about the operator's individual legal and tax position.
Official guidance
Rules behind the policy
The wording follows the UK principle that marketing communications must be obviously identifiable and that non-essential storage or access technology may require consent.
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