Last updated: December 26, 2025
Transparent Funding for Independent Reviews
nsecure.store is funded exclusively through affiliate commissions from vendors whose products pass our rigorous, independent testing. This model enables us to operate without advertising or sponsored content while maintaining complete editorial independence.
Our Funding Model
This model allows us to maintain true independence:
Our Review Process
- 1
Independent Testing
Minimum 7-day real-world testing with full technical audit
- 2
Unbiased Review Draft
Review written before checking affiliate program availability
- 3
Standards Verification
Only apply for affiliate program if tool meets all criteria
- 4
Publication
Vendor never sees review before publication—no approval process
Our Trusted Partners
We only partner with vendors who share our commitment to privacy and security:
Proton
End-to-end encrypted suite
NordVPN
Independently audited, no-logs VPN
1Password
Zero-knowledge password manager
Yubico
Open hardware, FIDO2 certified
Bitwarden
Open-source, self-hostable
Transparency in Practice
Every product page includes clear disclosures:
Our Non-Negotiables
No Paid Reviews
We never accept payment to review a product. All reviews are initiated by our team based on user interest and market relevance.
No Commission Bias
Commission rates never influence our ratings. We've recommended tools with lower commission rates over higher-paying alternatives.
No Censorship
We never hide negative findings to preserve partnerships. If a tool fails our tests, we say so—regardless of partnership status.
Commission Structure
Typical commissions range from 10-30% of product revenue.
These commissions support our testing infrastructure, research time, and website operations.
Vendor commission rates are subject to change and do not affect our reviews.
Questions About Our Ethics?
We welcome scrutiny and are happy to provide additional documentation.
ethics@nsecure.store