Advertising Disclosure

Introduction and Transparency Commitment

At Hearthstone, we believe in complete transparency regarding our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content policies.

We are committed to maintaining the trust of our audience and ensuring that all advertising and promotional content is clearly identified and disclosed. This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines and applicable advertising regulations.

Our primary goal is to provide valuable information about arcade game development services while being transparent about any commercial relationships that may influence the content on our website.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Program Participation

Hearthstone may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases. These affiliate relationships allow us to sustain our website and continue providing valuable content and services.

How Affiliate Marketing Works

When we include affiliate links on our website:

• We may receive a commission if you click the link and make a purchase
• The commission does not increase the price you pay for the product or service
• We only recommend products and services we believe may benefit our audience
• Our opinions and recommendations remain independent and unbiased
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or service quality

Product and Service Recommendations

When we recommend products, services, tools, or resources related to arcade game development, we may have affiliate relationships with some providers. However, we maintain strict editorial independence and only recommend solutions we genuinely believe offer value to our audience.

Our recommendations are based on our professional experience, industry knowledge, and assessment of quality and suitability for arcade game development projects. We do not allow affiliate commissions to compromise the integrity of our recommendations.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We are transparent about our financial relationships:

• Affiliate links are clearly disclosed when present
• We distinguish between organic recommendations and compensated promotions
• Our business model is based on providing quality services, not solely on affiliate revenue
• We regularly review our affiliate partnerships to ensure alignment with our values

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

Any content on our website that is sponsored, paid for, or influenced by third parties will be clearly labeled and disclosed. We use clear and conspicuous language to identify sponsored content, including labels such as Sponsored, Paid Partnership, Advertisement, or similar designations.

Sponsored Post Policies

When we publish sponsored content:

• The content is clearly marked as sponsored at the beginning of the post
• We maintain editorial control over the content to ensure quality and accuracy
• Sponsored content aligns with our audience interests and website theme
• We do not publish sponsored content that misleads or deceives our audience
• All claims made in sponsored content are substantiated and truthful

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may partner with brands, manufacturers, or service providers in the arcade game development industry. These partnerships may involve compensation, free products or services, or other benefits. Any such relationships that could influence our content are disclosed clearly and prominently.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship or compensation, we guarantee:

• All content reflects our honest opinions and professional assessment
• We do not make false or misleading claims about products or services
• Our expertise and industry knowledge inform all content decisions
• We maintain journalistic integrity and ethical standards in all content

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide targeted advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to track your online behavior and serve personalized advertisements. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Our advertising partners may use cookies to collect data about your browsing activities. For detailed information about how cookies are used on our website and how you can control them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Advertisement personalization on our website may involve:

• Collection of browsing history and interaction data
• Analysis of your interests based on pages visited
• Display of ads related to arcade games, entertainment, or technology
• Remarketing to visitors who have previously interacted with our website

User Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over how you experience advertising on our website. You can manage your advertising preferences through various means, including browser settings, cookie preferences, and opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.

Opt-Out Procedures

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Adjusting your cookie preferences on our website
• Using browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Visiting industry opt-out pages such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance
• Enabling Do Not Track settings in your browser
• Using browser extensions that block advertising trackers

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Information collected for advertising purposes may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring website. This data is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection:

• Right to access data collected for advertising purposes
• Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to receive information about data sharing practices

Editorial Independence and Integrity

Despite our advertising relationships and affiliate partnerships, we maintain strict editorial independence. Our content decisions are based on what we believe provides value to our audience, not what generates the most revenue.

We separate advertising and editorial content clearly. Our professional opinions, service recommendations, and educational content are not influenced by advertising revenue or affiliate commissions.

We are committed to providing accurate, helpful, and unbiased information about arcade game development, and we will continue to prioritize our audience's interests above commercial considerations.

Compliance and Regulatory Standards

Our advertising practices comply with:

• Federal Trade Commission regulations and guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
• Digital Advertising Alliance self-regulatory principles
• General Data Protection Regulation requirements for EU visitors
• California Consumer Privacy Act provisions for California residents
• Industry best practices for transparency and disclosure

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or regulatory requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our advertising practices or this disclosure, please contact us: