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Q: What is an Affiliate?
A: An Affiliate is someone who brings new web surfers to the Anonymizer. In exchange for spreading the word about online privacy, the Affiliate is paid for each person she/he brings to our site. An Affiliate could be anyone: a webmaster, a web surfer, or anyone who is interested in keeping the web safe from intrusions of privacy. (back to top)

Q: Who subscribes to the Anonymizer?
A: We receive subscriptions from people in almost every category. Many individuals use the Anonymizer for general surfing and web research so that their interests are not tracked. For example, an Anonymizer user investigating a health problem has no fear that the activity will be recorded and made available to her/his insurance company. People use the Anonymizer to visit sites heavy with profit motive or conflicting intent, such as the website of a competitor. As webmasters become more savvy and web users become more concerned, we find that more varying groups are using our service. Because we require very little information from our subscribers and do not track them individually, this information comes from conversations, emails, and other market research. (back to top)

Q: How much will I get paid?
A: The amount we pay an Affiliate depends on the number of subscribers referred to our site. For instance, if one hundred people click the Anonymizer button on Jane Doe's site each day, and only ONE per day of those signs up for our least expensive surfing account, Jane will earn about $135 U.S. dollars per month. If Jane refers other Affiliates to us, and brings in more subscribers, this number can increase drastically. If Jane brings in ten Affiliates as successful as she, her monthly payment will double. There are many ways to increase the chances of a subscription, such as prominent button placement and textual support. These tips are covered in our Members section. You can always check your account balance in our Members section. (back to top)

Q: When will I get paid?
A: The Anonymizer issues checks once per month to the Affiliates whose balances exceed $100. If an Affiliate has not yet earned $100, her/his balance is carried over to the next month. In our Members section, you can always check your account balance. (back to top)

Q: Is there a risk involved?
A: There is no financial risk or cost to becoming an Affiliate, aside from the witholding of federal tax. If at any time you wish to terminate your account, simply email our support staff. (back to top)

Q: How do I add the Anonymizer link to my site?
A: All you need to do is insert our prepared HREF tag into the html of your web page. It is very important that these tags contain your Comarketer ID (CMid); otherwise you won't receive payment for the subscription or the new affiliate account. This process is explained in detail in our Members section.We have created many buttons and banners that increase the chances of a click. If you don't wish to use these, you can simply create a textual link to the Anonymizer. (back to top)

Q: Where can I get an Anonymizer button or banner?
A: We offer a selection of banners and buttons in our Members section, both to help you attract new subscribers and to attract new Affiliates. If you wish to create your own, great! However, please email it to us for approval before posting it on your site. (back to top)

Q: How do I get commissions from my friends' Anonymizer accounts?
A: By emailing a specific web address to your friends, they can get you your commission by simply following the link. The web address must contain your Comarketer ID (CMid). This process is explained in our Members section. (back to top)

Q: How can I best encourage people to subscribe?
A: There are many methods to increasing subscriptions to our site. An attractive graphic or button goes a long way to drawing a user's attention. The larger and more prominently placed, the higher the likelihood of a click. A short textual description or even a feature on the Anonymizer has a huge effect on attention to the link and subscriptions. We detail these methods in our Members section. (back to top)

Q: I lost my CoMarketer ID (CMid) or password, how can I get it?
A: Contact our support staff, and we will help you out. (back to top)

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