Advertising Disclosure
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Pixel Forge, we believe in being transparent about our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains any financial arrangements, affiliate relationships, and advertising practices that may influence the content on our website.
We are committed to maintaining your trust by being open about the commercial nature of certain content and relationships. Our goal is to provide valuable information about arcade game development while complying with all applicable advertising disclosure requirements.
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Programs?
Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when visitors click on certain links and make purchases or sign up for services. These programs help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services to our audience. Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence the honesty or integrity of our recommendations.
Our Affiliate Partnerships
Pixel Forge may participate in affiliate programs related to:
- Game Development Tools: Software, engines, and development platforms we recommend to clients or discuss on our website
- Educational Resources: Online courses, tutorials, and learning materials related to game development
- Asset Marketplaces: Platforms where developers can purchase sprites, sound effects, or other game assets
- Game Distribution Platforms: Services where completed games can be published and distributed
Commission-Based Arrangements
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission from the merchant. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or access the merchant directly.
Commissions typically range from 5% to 30% of the purchase price, depending on the specific affiliate program and product category. These commissions help support our business operations and allow us to continue providing quality content and services.
Our Recommendation Policy
We only recommend products, services, and tools that we have experience with or have thoroughly researched. Our recommendations are based on professional judgment and our assessment of value to game developers. While we may earn commissions from some recommendations, this financial relationship does not compromise our integrity or influence our honest opinions about products and services.
Sponsored Content and Partnerships
What Is Sponsored Content?
Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, or other materials that are created in partnership with brands or companies in exchange for compensation. This compensation may be monetary payment, free products, or other considerations. Any sponsored content on our website will be clearly labeled as such.
Identification of Paid Content
We clearly identify sponsored content using one or more of the following methods:
- Prominent disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored content
- Labels such as "Sponsored Post," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
- Visual indicators that distinguish sponsored content from editorial content
- Clear disclosure of the sponsoring company or brand
Brand Partnership Disclosure
From time to time, Pixel Forge may partner with brands, game publishers, or technology companies on promotional campaigns or collaborative projects. These partnerships may involve financial compensation, product provision, or other forms of consideration. We maintain editorial independence even in sponsored partnerships and ensure that our audience can easily identify commercial relationships.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain control over what we publish. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial stance or require us to make false claims. All sponsored content reflects our genuine professional assessment, and we reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or serve our audience's interests.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and serve relevant advertisements. The ads displayed are selected by the advertising network, not by Pixel Forge directly.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing history and interests. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, uses information collected across different websites to show you ads that may be relevant to you.
You can learn more about behavioral advertising and your options for controlling it through industry self-regulatory programs such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may place cookies on your device to track your browsing activity and deliver targeted advertisements. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it. For more information about how we and our partners use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We may allow advertising partners to use data about your interactions with our website to personalize the advertisements you see. This data collection is subject to the privacy policies of our advertising partners. We encourage you to review those policies to understand how your information is used for advertising purposes.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have several options for managing the advertisements you see:
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or limit cookies used for advertising purposes
- Cookie Preferences: Use our cookie management tools to control which types of cookies are allowed
- Ad Blocker Software: Install browser extensions that block advertisements
- Industry Opt-Out Tools: Use opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising industry groups
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your cookie preferences
- 2. Disable advertising cookies through your browser settings
- 3. Use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will continue to see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include your device type, browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with advertisements. This data is typically collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. For more information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or other regional regulations. These rights may include the ability to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. Please contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.
FTC Compliance
Pixel Forge complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. We make every effort to clearly disclose material connections between Pixel Forge and any products, services, or brands we mention on our website.
When we receive compensation for promoting a product or service, we disclose this relationship clearly and conspicuously. Our recommendations are based on honest opinions and professional experience, regardless of whether we receive compensation.
We take our disclosure obligations seriously and regularly review our content to ensure compliance with advertising standards and regulations. If you believe we have failed to adequately disclose a commercial relationship, please contact us so we can address the issue.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, advertising relationships, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice through our website.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices and relationships. Your continued use of our website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated disclosure.
Questions About Advertising?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure statement, please contact us. We are committed to transparency and will be happy to provide additional information about our commercial relationships.
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