Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Sunforge, we believe in maintaining complete transparency with our audience regarding any advertising or affiliate relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and partnership arrangements.

We are committed to honest, authentic communication. Any recommendations or endorsements we make are based on our genuine assessment and experience, and we strive to provide valuable information regardless of any commercial relationships.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Our website may contain affiliate links to products, services, or resources that we recommend. When you click on these links and make a purchase or take a qualifying action, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

How We Handle Affiliate Links

• We only recommend products and services we have used, researched, or believe will provide value to our audience
• Our opinions and recommendations remain independent and are not influenced by potential commissions
• We clearly identify affiliate links when possible and appropriate
• Commission rates do not affect the price you pay for products or services
• We disclose affiliate relationships in accordance with applicable regulations

Current Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate programs related to:

• Game development tools and software
• Audio production equipment and services
• Professional development resources
• Technical services and hosting platforms
• Educational courses and training materials

Sponsored Content

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish content that has been sponsored or financially supported by third parties. We maintain strict standards for sponsored content to ensure transparency and authenticity.

Our Sponsored Content Policy

• All sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar designation
• We retain full editorial control over sponsored content
• Sponsors do not dictate our opinions or the substance of our content
• We only accept sponsorships from companies and products we believe align with our values
• Sponsored content meets the same quality standards as our regular content

Brand Partnerships

We may form partnerships with brands and companies in the arcade game industry and related fields. These partnerships may involve compensation, product provision, or other arrangements. All such relationships are disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising standards and regulations.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.

Common advertising networks we may work with include Google AdSense, Media.net, and other reputable advertising platforms.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

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

• Advertisers may collect data through cookies and similar tracking technologies
• This data may be used to serve personalized advertisements
• You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools
• See our Cookie Policy for more information about managing cookies

Third-Party Ad Policies

We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party advertisers. Advertisements displayed on our site are subject to the advertisers' own terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies before engaging with advertised products or services.

User Rights and Controls

Managing Advertisement Preferences

You have several options for controlling your advertising experience:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Use browser extensions or ad-blocking software
• Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools
• Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page

Opt-Out Resources

To opt out of personalized advertising, you can use these industry resources:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Consumer Choice Page
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) for EU users
• Google Ads Settings for Google-served advertisements

Data Collection for Advertising

Third-party advertising partners may collect certain information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used to serve relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

Regulatory Compliance

We comply with applicable advertising regulations, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, as well as similar regulations in other jurisdictions where our content may be accessed.

Our compliance includes:

• Clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections with advertisers
• Honest representation of our experiences with products and services
• Disclosure of any compensation or incentives received
• Truthful claims about product performance and benefits
• Regular review and updating of disclosure practices

Product Recommendation Policy

When we recommend products, services, or resources on our website, we do so based on our professional judgment and experience. Our recommendations are guided by the following principles:

• We prioritize quality and value for our audience over potential commission earnings
• We disclose when we have direct experience with a recommended product or service
• We research products thoroughly before recommending them
• We update recommendations when our opinions change or better alternatives become available
• We do not guarantee specific results from using recommended products or services

Revenue and Editorial Independence

Advertising and affiliate revenues help support the operation of our website and allow us to provide valuable content to our audience. However, we maintain strict editorial independence in all our content creation.

• Our editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers or partners
• We do not allow sponsors to dictate the content of our articles or materials
• Critical reviews and honest assessments are published regardless of affiliate relationships
• We reserve the right to decline advertising that conflicts with our values or misleads our audience

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, partnerships, or applicable regulations. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated disclosure.

Questions About Advertising

If you have any questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us through our contact form. We are committed to transparency and will respond to your inquiries promptly.