Advertising Disclosure

How Affiliate Marketing Works

When we recommend products, tools, services, or resources that we believe may benefit our audience, we may use affiliate links. Here's what this means:

• If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or take a qualifying action, we may receive a commission from the company
• The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor's website
• We only recommend products or services we have researched or used ourselves when possible
• Our affiliate relationships do not influence our honest opinions or reviews
• We clearly identify affiliate links when possible and practical

Types of Affiliate Programs

We may participate in various affiliate programs related to our game development services, including:

• Game development tools and software platforms
• Educational resources and training programs
• Technical equipment and hardware
• Professional services relevant to game development
• Industry publications and research materials

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish content that is sponsored by or created in partnership with brands, companies, or organizations. When this occurs:

• All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar designation
• We maintain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure it aligns with our standards
• Sponsored content must provide genuine value to our audience
• We disclose the nature of the partnership at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
• Our opinions within sponsored content remain honest and authentic

Brand Partnership Types

Our brand partnerships may take various forms:

• Sponsored Articles: Content created about a brand's product or service in exchange for compensation
• Product Reviews: Evaluation of products provided free of charge by companies
• Ambassador Programs: Long-term relationships where we represent or promote a brand
• Event Sponsorships: Financial or in-kind support for events or initiatives we organize
• Case Studies: Collaborative content showcasing client projects with their participation

Display Advertising

We may work with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include:

• Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• Other approved advertising platforms that meet our quality standards

These advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior across different websites.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. This practice is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising.

These companies typically use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities in order to:

• Show you ads that are more relevant to your interests
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Limit the number of times you see the same ad
• Understand your engagement with advertisements

Managing Advertising Preferences

You have several options for controlling the advertisements you see and how your data is used for advertising:

• Cookie Settings: Manage your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or through your browser settings.
• Google Ads Settings: Control Google's use of your data for advertising by visiting your Google Ads Settings.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to block third-party cookies or clear existing cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
• Privacy Extensions: Use browser extensions designed to block tracking and advertising cookies.

Opt-Out Procedures

If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising, you have these options:

• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info
• Visit the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org
• For European users, visit youronlinechoices.eu

Note: Opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.