<frame> problem with affiliate links

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by Yoeld, Feb 21, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hello,

    I have read somewhere that when you use frames in your HTML page in order to hide in you address bar the afiliate link, you may encounter problem and as a results not be registered for the sales.

    Can somebody clear this up? Do you recommend NOT to use frames for that purpose? If so, what is the best solution?

    Thanks.
     
    Yoeld, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  2. Lemon116

    Lemon116 Active Member

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    Hmm...Never heared about it but since Im also using frames - joining question.
     
    Lemon116, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  3. WayneB

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    When you open your affiliate link in a frame, the cookie becomes a
    third party cookie. IE blocks third party cookies that do not have a
    compact privacy policy. If the site has a compact privacy policy, then
    you should be ok.
     
    WayneB, Feb 21, 2008 IP
  4. Yoeld

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    I guess you mean the affiliate site. But how can I know if the compact policy is OK?
     
    Yoeld, Feb 21, 2008 IP
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    Lemon116 Active Member

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    Yea, who decides if it is?
     
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    never hear of not being paid your commission for your affiliate sales.. i think framing works fine.. i have done that and have been credited my commissions..
     
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    Just as an example, you can try this yourself also, I have tried opening a Clickbank affiliate hoplink in an
    iframe, and the cookie was created. Clickbank has a compact privacy policy so there was no problem. I
    tried opening a Paydotcom affiliate link in an iframe, and the cookie was not created, so i am assuming that
    Paydotcom does not have a compact privacy policy. It is probably best not to open affiliate links in a frame
    unless you know for sure that they have a compact privacy policy.
     
    WayneB, Apr 4, 2008 IP