Marketing Affiliate Compliance Checklist
MARKETING AFFILIATE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
Prepared By: [Your Name]
Date: [Month Day, Year]
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
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Review and adhere to local, national, and international laws governing affiliate marketing, including GDPR & CAN-SPAM Act
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Ensure that all affiliates are aware of and comply with these regulations.
Affiliate Screening and Selection:
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Develop clear criteria for selecting affiliates, considering their reputation, audience, and marketing methods.
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Screen potential affiliates to ensure they have a legitimate online presence and adhere to ethical standards.
Affiliate Agreements:
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Draft and maintain affiliate agreements outlining terms, responsibilities, and compensation structures.
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Include clauses related to compliance with regulations and ethical marketing practices.
Transparency and Disclosure:
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Require affiliates to clearly disclose their affiliate relationship on all promotional content.
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Monitor affiliates to ensure they consistently disclose their relationships with your brand.
Data Privacy and Security:
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Collect and store customer data in compliance with relevant data protection laws.
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Ensure affiliates follow data privacy and security practices and that they're GDPR compliant if applicable.
Content Guidelines:
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Set clear content guidelines and restrictions for affiliates, including guidelines on truthful and non-misleading advertising.
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Review affiliate content regularly to ensure compliance.
Review and Approval Process:
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Implement a review process for affiliate-generated content before it's published or distributed.
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Approve content that complies with your guidelines and regulations.
Monitoring and Reporting:
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Continuously monitor affiliate activities for compliance.
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Establish a reporting system for affiliates to flag potential compliance issues.
