Advertising Disclosure
Our Commitment to Transparency
Transparency Commitment
At Emberstone, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about any financial relationships or advertising arrangements that may influence the content we share. This disclosure outlines how we handle affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising on our platform.
Our primary goal is to provide valuable, honest guidance to game developers. When we recommend tools, services, or resources, we do so based on genuine professional assessment of their value to your game development projects. Any financial relationships we maintain do not compromise our commitment to providing authentic, useful recommendations.
We comply with applicable advertising regulations and standards, including guidelines established by regulatory authorities regarding proper disclosure of material connections and sponsored content.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Emberstone may participate in affiliate programs with game development tools, software providers, asset marketplaces, and other services relevant to game developers. When you click on certain links to these services and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate relationships help support our ability to provide free consultation resources and educational content to the game development community. However, our participation in an affiliate program does not influence our honest assessment of whether a tool or service is right for your specific needs.
Commission-Based Links
Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links. We clearly identify affiliate links where practical and appropriate.
The presence of an affiliate relationship does not mean we recommend a product or service solely for financial gain. We only suggest tools and resources that we believe offer genuine value to game developers based on our professional experience and industry knowledge.
Product Recommendations
When we recommend game development tools, asset libraries, or services, we base these recommendations on factors such as functionality, usability, cost-effectiveness, and relevance to your development needs. Our recommendations reflect our professional opinion regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.
We also recommend many products and services with which we have no financial relationship. Our goal is to point you toward the best solutions for your specific game development challenges, not to maximize affiliate revenue.
Financial Transparency
Any material financial relationship that could be perceived as influencing our recommendations will be disclosed clearly. We maintain this transparency to help you make informed decisions and understand the context of our suggestions.
Sponsored Content
Paid Promotions
From time to time, we may publish content that has been sponsored or paid for by game development companies, tool providers, or other industry partners. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such, using terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar clear disclosure language.
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and only work with partners whose products or services we believe offer genuine value to game developers. We will not publish sponsored content that contradicts our professional assessment or that we believe would mislead our audience.
Sponsored Post Labeling
All sponsored posts, articles, or content pieces will include clear, conspicuous disclosure at the beginning of the content. This disclosure will explain the nature of the sponsorship relationship and ensure readers understand the context of the material.
We maintain a clear distinction between sponsored content and our organic content to preserve trust and transparency with our audience.
Brand Partnerships
When we establish ongoing partnerships with brands or companies in the game development space, we disclose these relationships appropriately. Long-term partnerships may involve various forms of collaboration, including sponsored content, affiliate relationships, or joint educational initiatives.
Our partnerships are selective and based on alignment with our values and the genuine value these partners provide to the game development community.
Content Authenticity
Whether content is sponsored or not, we strive to provide authentic, accurate, and useful information. Our reputation for providing honest consultation and guidance is paramount, and we will not compromise this for any advertising or sponsorship arrangement.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
The advertisers and advertising networks we work with are selected based on relevance to game development and professional standards. However, the appearance of an advertisement does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product or service.
Behavioral Targeting
Some advertising partners may use behavioral targeting to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This involves collecting information about your browsing activities across different websites.
You can learn more about how third-party advertisers use your information and how to opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting industry opt-out pages or adjusting your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information about managing advertising cookies.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may place cookies on your device to measure ad effectiveness, frequency capping, and ad personalization. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks.
For detailed information about our use of cookies for advertising purposes, please review our Cookie Policy.
Ad Content Standards
We maintain standards for the types of advertisements that may appear on our site. We strive to ensure that advertising content is appropriate, relevant to game development, and does not contain offensive or misleading material. However, we may not have complete control over all ad content served by third-party networks.
Your Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over how advertising affects your browsing experience. You can manage your advertising preferences through various methods, including browser settings, privacy tools, and opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising networks.
While we respect your right to control your advertising experience, please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads entirely. You may still see generic advertisements that are not based on your browsing behavior.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit industry opt-out pages or adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies. Many advertising networks provide their own opt-out mechanisms through their privacy policies.
Please note that if you clear your cookies or use a different browser or device, you may need to opt out again.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information about data collection practices for advertising purposes is detailed in our Privacy Policy. This includes information about what data is collected, how it is used for advertising, and your rights regarding this data.
We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy alongside this Advertising Disclosure to understand the complete picture of how your information may be used.
Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising data collection under privacy regulations. These may include the right to access information about ads shown to you, the right to object to behavioral advertising, and the right to request deletion of advertising data.
Questions About Advertising
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure statement, we encourage you to reach out to us. We are committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns you may have about how advertising functions on our platform.
We regularly review and update our advertising practices to ensure they align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and our commitment to providing valuable content to game developers.
You can contact us through our website's contact form with any questions or concerns about advertising disclosure.