Affiliate Summit West 2025
Last week at Affiliate Summit West, the Assumed team had the opportunity to connect with hundreds of affiliate marketers, networks and advertisers. One consistent theme emerged from our conversations: one thing that always rings true: anyone handling data should be seeding it.
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The Affiliate Challenge
Affiliate marketing thrives on trust and data integrity. Whether managing a network of buyers, working with third-party services or maintaining your lead generation systems, protecting consumer data isn’t just good practice; it’s important for long-term success and compliance.
How Assumed Helps Affiliates
Assumed Seeds offers affiliates powerful tools for maintaining data integrity:
Buyer Verification
Before sending valuable leads to buyers, verify their data handling practices. Plant Assumed Seeds in your test leads to monitor how buyers use your data and make sure they’re not reselling leads without authorization.
Third-Party Partner Vetting
Working with new service providers or platforms? Use Assumed Seeds to validate their data practices and double-check that they handle your information according to agreements. Fill out their forms or get them test leads that are seeds and see how they handle them.
Form Flow Validation
Test your lead generation forms and marketing automation with Assumed Seeds to verify that opt-outs work correctly and that user flows function as intended. Sometimes, the little things trip businesses up; use a seed to check that opt-outs work for you or your partners.
CRM Protection
Whether using Salesforce, HubSpot, or any other CRM, seed your databases to detect potential data breaches or unauthorized access; this is especially relevant when there are departing employees or when 3rd parties have access to your data.
List Security
Assumed Seeds provide an early warning system for list sellers and managers for potential misuse. Monitor who’s accessing your lists and how they’re using the data. Be on the lookout for list buyers who turn around and sell the same lists or give access to shady characters.
Getting Started
Implementing Assumed is straightforward and cost-effective, with contacts starting at just $1. For affiliates handling sensitive consumer data, building trust and maintaining compliance is essential.
Ready to strengthen your affiliate operation with Assumed? Grab a contact today and see how our solution protects your business and validates your data partnerships.
