Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Shimmerfall may participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions or fees when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases or sign up for services. These affiliate relationships allow us to continue providing valuable content and services while maintaining our business operations.

How Affiliate Links Work

When you click on an affiliate link and complete a qualifying action (such as making a purchase or signing up for a service), we may receive a commission from the company whose product or service you accessed. 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 website directly.

We only recommend products, tools, and services that we genuinely believe could be valuable to our audience. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial judgment or compromise the integrity of our recommendations.

Product Recommendation Policy

Our product and service recommendations are based on:

• • Personal experience and professional evaluation
• • Relevance to game development and our industry
• • Quality and value proposition for users
• • Reputation and reliability of the provider

We do not recommend products or services solely for the purpose of earning commissions. Our primary goal is to provide helpful information and resources that serve your needs.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain transparency about our financial relationships. When we recommend a product or service for which we may receive compensation, we will disclose this relationship clearly. This allows you to make informed decisions about whether to use our affiliate links or access products and services directly.

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled and identified as such. We use clear and conspicuous disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language to ensure you can easily distinguish sponsored content from our regular editorial content.

Sponsored Post Labeling Policy

Our sponsored content labeling standards include:

• • Clear disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
• • Visible indicators that distinguish paid content from editorial content
• • Honest representation of the sponsorship relationship
• • Compliance with advertising standards and regulations

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into brand partnerships or collaborations, we disclose these relationships to our audience. Brand partnerships may involve compensation in the form of monetary payment, free products or services, or other benefits. These partnerships do not compromise our commitment to providing honest, valuable information to our audience.

Editorial Independence and Content Authenticity

While we may accept sponsorships and paid promotions, we maintain editorial independence. Sponsored content does not necessarily reflect our personal views or endorsements. We retain the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or that we believe would not serve our audience's interests. Our editorial content remains separate from sponsored content, and we do not allow sponsors to influence our independent editorial opinions.

Display Advertising Networks

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

• • Google AdSense or similar display advertising services
• • Contextual advertising providers
• • Programmatic advertising platforms

These advertising networks may display ads based on your browsing history and interests. We do not have direct control over which specific ads are displayed, though we can set general parameters and exclude certain categories.

Behavioral Targeting and Interest-Based Advertising

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across websites to provide more relevant advertisements. This practice, known as interest-based advertising or behavioral targeting, allows advertisers to show you ads based on your interests and online behavior. You can learn more about this practice and your choices regarding interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to track your interactions with ads and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies help advertisers understand which ads are performing well and allow them to deliver more relevant advertising. For detailed information about cookies and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We and our advertising partners may personalize the advertisements you see based on factors such as your location, browsing history, demographic information, and interests. This personalization aims to show you ads that are more relevant to you. However, you have control over ad personalization and can adjust your preferences through your browser settings or by using the tools provided in our Cookie Policy.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to control the advertising you see:

• • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Use browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
• • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools
• • Use ad-blocking browser extensions (though this may affect site functionality)

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can:

• • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• • Use the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance tools
• • Adjust Google Ads settings if we use Google advertising services
• • Enable "Do Not Track" or similar privacy features in your browser

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

When you visit our website, we and our advertising partners may collect certain information for advertising purposes, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interaction with advertisements. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can control this data collection through the methods described above and in our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

If you are located in the European Union or other jurisdictions with comprehensive privacy laws, you have additional rights regarding the collection and use of your data for advertising purposes. These rights may include the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.