Bidaiatzen is an editorial project sustained in part by affiliate programs. This page explains in detail which affiliations exist, how they are identified, and how they affect (or do not affect) the editorial line.
Active programs
| Program | Covers | Typical commission |
|---|---|---|
| Civitatis | Tours, excursions and guided visits at destination. | 5–10% of the booking. |
| Booking.com | Accommodation bookings. | ~25% of Booking’s profit on the booking. |
| Amazon Associates (ES + EU) | Photography gear, accessories, books. | 1–10% depending on category. |
| GetYourGuide (occasional) | Alternative tours to Civitatis when coverage is better. | 5–8%. |
How they are identified
Every affiliate link:
- Carries rel=”sponsored” or rel=”nofollow sponsored” in the HTML.
- Appears inside or near the “Combine with” block of each post — never in the header nor secretly woven into the narrative.
- If the “Combine with” block contains an affiliate link, it is flagged with the text “(affiliate)” or a visible icon.
- This page and the editorial policy are linked from the footer of every post with affiliates.
Editorial commitment
- Recommendations are the same with or without affiliation. I do not recommend tours, hotels or gear because they pay commission.
- When I use an affiliate, I have tried it (Civitatis, Booking) or I own it (Amazon gear). There are no blind affiliate links for SEO.
- If a non-affiliate alternative is better, I say so and link the non-affiliate alternative.
- I do not accept direct payment for including a specific vendor in a post. Any exception would be declared as sponsored content, not as affiliate.
What I charge and what I do NOT charge
| Charged | Reason |
|---|---|
| Commission on a booking or purchase made by the reader. | Paid by the vendor; the reader pays the same price. |
| Stock photo licences sold. | Independent of the blog. |
| Editorial licensing to media. | Independent of the blog. |
| NOT charged | Reason |
|---|---|
| For featuring a specific destination. | Free editorial coverage. |
| For reviewing a piece of gear positively. | Independent reviews. |
| For publishing an undisclosed guest post. | No guest posts without disclosure. |
Your privacy
Affiliate links may set cookies from the corresponding program (Civitatis, Booking, Amazon). They do not transmit personal data to Bidaiatzen — they only confirm whether the conversion originated here. More detail at /privacy/.
Questions
Email hola@bidaiatzen.com with “affiliate” in the subject. I reply within 5 business days.
Last updated: 2026-05-19