Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Programs Participation

Quantum Arcade participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support our operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

Affiliate programs we may participate in include partnerships with software providers, development tool manufacturers, and other businesses relevant to arcade game development. When we recommend products or services, we strive to provide honest opinions based on our genuine experience and knowledge, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.

Commission-Based Links

Some links on our website may be affiliate links that generate commissions for us when you make a purchase after clicking them. These links typically direct you to third-party websites where transactions occur. Important points about our affiliate links:

• • Using our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra; the price remains the same for you
• • We earn a commission from the merchant when you complete a qualifying purchase
• • Commission rates vary by program and product but do not influence the recommendations we make
• • We may disclose affiliate relationships near relevant links when appropriate

Product Recommendation Policies

When we recommend products, tools, or services, our primary consideration is whether they provide genuine value to our audience. We maintain editorial independence in our recommendations and do not allow affiliate commission rates to determine which products we feature or endorse. If we recommend something, it's because we believe it serves the needs of arcade game developers, not simply because it generates revenue for us.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We believe you have the right to know when financial considerations may be present in our content. While affiliate relationships exist to support our business, they do not compromise our commitment to providing accurate, helpful information. We maintain the same standards of quality and honesty in all our content, whether or not affiliate relationships are involved.

Paid Content Identification

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. When we do, we clearly identify this content as sponsored, promoted, or paid. This identification helps you distinguish between our independent editorial content and material created in partnership with advertisers.

Sponsored content may include articles, reviews, tutorials, or other materials created in collaboration with or compensation from third parties. Even in sponsored contexts, we maintain editorial oversight to ensure content meets our quality standards and provides value to our audience.

Sponsored Post Labeling

All sponsored content on our website includes clear labeling to indicate its commercial nature. We use terms such as:

• • "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
• • "Paid Partnership"
• • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
• • "Promotional Content"

This labeling appears prominently at the beginning of sponsored content to ensure transparency from the first moment you encounter it.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands, development tool providers, or other companies in the arcade game development space. These partnerships might involve compensation for content creation, product reviews, case studies, or other collaborative efforts. When such partnerships exist, we disclose them clearly and maintain editorial independence in how we present information.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship status, all content published on our website reflects our authentic voice and professional standards. We do not publish sponsored content that contradicts our values, misleads our audience, or promotes products or services we do not believe serve our community's interests. Sponsors do not dictate editorial content or receive guarantees about the nature of coverage beyond basic factual accuracy.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks serve ads based on various targeting criteria and may collect information about your browsing activities across different websites. Common advertising networks we work with may include:

• • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• • Other reputable advertising platforms serving the technology and development sector
• • Programmatic advertising exchanges that connect advertisers with publisher inventory

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to display ads that are more relevant to your interests. This involves tracking your browsing behavior across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests. While this can result in more relevant advertising, you have options to control this tracking through browser settings, cookie preferences, and opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve advertising effectiveness. These cookies may track your visits to our website and others to provide targeted advertising. For detailed information about cookie usage, including how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You have control over advertising cookies and can opt out of personalized advertising through various mechanisms.

Ad Personalization Practices

Personalized advertising helps ensure you see ads that may be more relevant to your interests in arcade game development and related technologies. However, we respect your right to opt out of ad personalization. You can adjust your preferences through our cookie management tools or through settings provided by advertising networks themselves. Non-personalized ads will still appear if you opt out, but they will not be tailored to your browsing behavior.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options for managing how advertising appears to you on our website:

• • Use our cookie preference center to control advertising-related cookies
• • Adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies
• • Visit opt-out pages provided by advertising networks to control interest-based advertising
• • Use privacy-focused browser extensions that block advertising trackers

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising from major advertising networks:

• 1. Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to control interest-based advertising from participating companies
• 2. Use Google Ads Settings to control Google's personalized advertising
• 3. Enable "Do Not Track" features in your browser, though not all advertisers honor these signals
• 4. Access our Cookie Policy page to manage your cookie preferences directly on our site

Data Collection for Advertising

Advertising networks may collect various types of data to serve targeted ads, including your IP address, device type, browser information, pages visited, and interaction with advertisements. This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks. While we select advertising partners carefully, we do not have direct control over their data collection practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of advertising networks to understand their data practices.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising data under privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other regional laws. These rights may include the ability to access, delete, or restrict the use of your data for advertising purposes. To exercise these rights regarding advertising data collected through our website, you can contact us or reach out directly to the advertising networks involved.