In May 2010 the IAB’s Affiliate Marketing Council issued a code of conduct aimed at regulating the use of downloadable opt-in software monetised through the use of affiliate links. This type of software, when downloaded on a user’s computer, can take a number of different formats, including, but not limited to: ‘Rebate catchers’ used specifically by Reward / Loyalty and other incentivised traffic affiliates. This could be a pop up reminding users to collect points or cash back when browsing if...