TunnelBear
The TunnelBear Affiliate Program enables publishers to earn a 50% commission for every new subscriber referred to TunnelBear VPN. Affiliates promote TunnelBear through unique tracking links across content, banners, or advertisements, targeting audiences interested in privacy, travel, security, and VPN solutions. The program is managed through the CJ Affiliate network, providing real-time tracking, marketing materials, and reliable monthly payouts starting at earnings as low as $10. The program is global, has a 30-day cookie window, and offers dedicated affiliate support so partners can maximize earnings with trusted brand conversion rates.
Overview
Commission & Conversion Tracking
How TunnelBear calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Earn 50.0% one-time commission on referred purchases. Payment is made once per successful referral.
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click |
Tracking method | Cookie-based tracking via CJ Affiliate network using unique tracking links and pixels |
Cookie duration | 30 days |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | Yes |
TEXT LINKS | Yes |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | Yes |
- More info about marketing materials
- Banner ads, text links, affiliate dashboard, unique tracking links, campaign performance analytics, and dedicated affiliate manager support; no product feeds or APIs.
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting TunnelBear
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | |
PPC ALLOWED | |
Trademark Bidding | No |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Global program, no major country exclusions specified |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | Yes |
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS | None explicitly stated; but relevant content focus and traffic desirable for approval. |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes 1-2 days. Website required — Applicants must operate a legitimate website or content channel with relevant VPN/privacy/security or high-tech content and must follow ethical marketing standards (no spam, impersonation, or misrepresentation).
- Other restrictions
- No bulk email or forum spam, no popups or impersonation, no misrepresentation of TunnelBear services, no misleading claims, required FTC/ASA compensation disclosure. Violations lead to removal and forfeiture of commissions.
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | Net30 |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $50 |
- More payout info
- Affiliates are paid at the end of each month with no payout holds/no earnings withholding, provided they have reached the minimum threshold.; Schedule: End of month
Payout methods
TunnelBear overview
- Company
- Pricing model
- Subscription / Freemium
- App types
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