How Pikadil Makes Money
Pikadil is a community-driven platform where users and editors share deals and promo codes discovered across online retailers.
Our goal is to help shoppers find accurate, practical, and up-to-date savings opportunities.
To support the operation and development of the platform, Pikadil participates in affiliate programs.
Our Transparency Principles
We believe it is important to clearly explain:
Transparency helps users understand how the platform operates and how decisions are made.
Deals and promo codes are published independently of affiliate participation. Affiliate status is not a requirement for publication.
Sources of Deals and Promo Codes
Most deals and promo codes on Pikadil are submitted by members of the community and are not connected to affiliate programs.
Our editorial team also monitors publicly available sources and may add offers that appear useful or relevant to shoppers. More information about Data Quality page.
Some promotions may be associated with affiliate programs. Others are not.
Affiliate participation does not determine whether an offer is published.
Affiliate Links Explained
On certain pages - including store pages and deal listings - Pikadil may use affiliate links.
This means we may receive a commission from a retailer or affiliate network if a user clicks a qualifying link and completes a purchase.
Important clarifications:
- Not all links on Pikadil are affiliate links
- Offers may be published even when no affiliate program exists
- The presence of an affiliate link does not mean the offer is paid advertising
- Using an affiliate link does not increase the price paid by the user
The cost of products or services remains the same whether or not a user accesses a retailer through Pikadil.
Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships do not influence:
- Which deals or promo codes are published
- The order in which offers appear
- Community voting or engagement signals
- The moderation or review process
Deal visibility is primarily influenced by community activity, including votes, comments, and reports of working or expired offers.
Editors do not receive compensation based on the placement of specific retailers or promotions.
Why We Use Affiliate Programs
Affiliate programs help cover the costs of:
- Platform development
- Infrastructure and hosting
- Content moderation
- Product improvements
- Engineering and feature development
This financial model allows Pikadil to remain free for users while continuing to grow as a community platform.
Commitment to User Trust
Our priority is maintaining a transparent, community-first environment where users can share and validate real savings opportunities.
We separate monetization from editorial and community decision-making processes.
If you have questions about how Pikadil operates or how affiliate programs are used, you can contact us through our Contact Us page.