Advertising Disclosure

How Affiliate Relationships Work

When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the seller. This comes at no additional cost to you and does not affect the price you pay for products or services.

These affiliate commissions help support our studio operations, enable us to create content, and maintain our website infrastructure. We only promote tools, resources, or services that we genuinely believe could benefit our audience.

Affiliate Program Participation

We may participate in affiliate programs for game development tools, software platforms, hardware suppliers, hosting services, or other resources relevant to arcade and pinball game development.

Our participation in these programs is disclosed when relevant, and we maintain editorial independence in our recommendations. Affiliate relationships do not influence our technical decisions or professional advice.

Product Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, tools, or services that we have evaluated, used, or believe would genuinely benefit those working on arcade game development projects. Financial incentives do not override our commitment to providing honest, valuable recommendations.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When discussing or linking to products or services where we have an affiliate relationship, we disclose this connection clearly. You will see indicators such as disclosure statements, special formatting, or explicit mentions of affiliate relationships.

Identification of Sponsored Content

Sponsored posts, articles, or materials are clearly identified with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar designations. This ensures you always know when content has been created as part of a paid arrangement.

Sponsored Content Standards

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure all information is accurate, valuable, and relevant to our audience. We only partner with companies whose offerings genuinely serve the game development community.

Brand Partnership Disclosure

Long-term brand partnerships or ongoing sponsored relationships are disclosed transparently. We will clearly communicate the nature and scope of these partnerships to maintain trust with our audience.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Sponsored content reflects our genuine perspective and expertise. We do not compromise our professional standards or mislead our audience, regardless of compensation arrangements. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any sponsorship.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use advertising networks such as Google AdSense or similar services to display advertisements on our website. These networks serve ads based on various factors including content relevance, user interests, and browsing behavior.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across websites to deliver personalized advertisements. This practice, known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising, aims to show you more relevant ads.

For more information about how these technologies work and your options, please review our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

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Ad Personalization Practices

Personalized advertising uses data collected about your interests, demographics, and online behavior to show ads more likely to be relevant to you. We work with advertising partners who follow industry standards and privacy regulations in their targeting practices.

Advertisement Preference Management

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Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include page views, click behavior, device information, and general location data. This data helps advertising networks deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

If you are located in the European Union or other jurisdictions with comprehensive privacy laws, you have additional rights regarding your data used for advertising purposes. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about your rights and how to exercise them.

Content Integrity

Our editorial content, technical advice, and professional recommendations are based on our expertise, experience, and honest assessment. Financial relationships do not influence our core content or technical guidance.

Separation of Advertising and Content

We maintain clear separation between advertising and editorial content. Advertisements and sponsored content are clearly distinguished from our regular content through labeling and formatting.

Unbiased Recommendations

When we provide recommendations or discuss tools and resources, our primary consideration is whether they genuinely serve our audience's needs. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not guarantee a recommendation.