Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 25, 2024
At Ouroboros Ink, we believe in complete transparency about our business practices and any financial relationships that may exist. This Advertising Disclosure explains our policies regarding affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising practices on our website.
We are committed to maintaining your trust through honest communication about how we generate revenue and any potential conflicts of interest. This disclosure complies with applicable consumer protection laws and regulations, including guidelines established by regulatory authorities.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
Ouroboros Ink may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through links on our website. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to provide content and services at no cost to you.
Types of Affiliate Partnerships:
- • Game Development Tools: We may earn commissions from recommendations of game engines, development software, asset stores, and related tools that we genuinely use and recommend
- • Analytics Platforms: Links to analytics services and platforms may be affiliate links if we have partnerships with those providers
- • Educational Resources: Courses, books, or educational materials we recommend may provide us with affiliate commissions
- • Hosting and Services: Web hosting, cloud services, and business tools we reference may include affiliate relationships
Commission-Based Recommendations
When we receive commissions from affiliate links or referrals, this financial relationship does not influence our honest opinions and recommendations. Our editorial integrity is paramount. We commit to:
- • Only recommending products, services, or tools we have personally used or thoroughly researched
- • Providing honest assessments that include both advantages and limitations
- • Clearly disclosing when content includes affiliate links or relationships
- • Never letting potential commissions override your best interests
- • Updating our recommendations if our opinions change based on new information or experience
Product Recommendation Policies
Our recommendations are based on genuine experience and thorough evaluation. We prioritize quality and suitability for game developers over potential commission earnings. Before recommending any product or service, we assess its value, reliability, reputation, pricing fairness, and relevance to our audience's needs. We decline partnerships with products we wouldn't use ourselves or recommend to colleagues, regardless of commission rates offered.
Financial Relationship Transparency
To maintain transparency, we disclose the nature of our financial relationships:
- • Affiliate links are typically marked with appropriate disclosures near the link or at the beginning of content
- • We may receive compensation in various forms including cash commissions, free access to services, or product samples
- • Commission structures vary by partner and may be percentage-based or fixed amounts
- • Some partnerships may involve recurring commissions for subscription-based services
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
We may occasionally publish sponsored content, which is material we are paid to create or promote. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or with similar transparent language. We maintain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure it aligns with our quality standards and provides value to our audience.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our sponsored content policies ensure transparency:
- • All sponsored posts include clear disclosure at the beginning of the content
- • We maintain editorial integrity by only partnering with brands relevant to game development
- • Sponsored content must meet our quality and relevance standards
- • We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that don't align with our values
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into brand partnerships or ambassadorship arrangements with companies in the game development industry. These relationships may involve compensation in exchange for featuring products, writing reviews, creating content, or providing feedback. All such partnerships are disclosed clearly, and our opinions remain independent and honest.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of sponsorship or payment, all content on our website reflects our genuine opinions and experiences. We do not accept payment to write dishonest reviews or make recommendations we don't stand behind. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any sponsorship opportunity. We retain the right to express honest criticisms even in sponsored content when appropriate.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
Advertising Partners May Include:
- • Google AdSense and other Google advertising products
- • Industry-specific ad networks relevant to game development
- • Programmatic advertising platforms
- • Retargeting and remarketing services
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertising partners use behavioral targeting, which means they may track your browsing behavior across multiple websites to deliver more relevant advertisements. This tracking is done through cookies and similar technologies. We do not control these third-party cookies or the data collection practices of advertising networks. For information about how to opt out of behavioral advertising, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant ads to you. These cookies may:
- • Track which ads you've seen to prevent repetitive displays
- • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- • Personalize ads based on your interests and browsing behavior
- • Help us understand which content attracts advertising revenue
You can manage your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or your browser settings.
Ad Personalization Practices
We strive to show advertisements that are relevant and useful to our audience. Ad personalization uses information about your interests, demographics, and browsing behavior to select appropriate advertisements. While this helps support our website financially, we understand some visitors prefer not to receive personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your cookie preferences or by using browser settings and privacy tools.
Your Rights and Control Over Advertisements
You have control over how advertisements are displayed to you and what data is collected for advertising purposes:
Ad Preference Management Options
- • Cookie Settings: Manage your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies or all cookies
- • Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions designed to block advertisements
- • Platform Opt-Outs: Visit advertising platform websites to opt out of personalized ads
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your advertising preferences
- 2. Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising industry associations
- 3. Configure your device settings to limit ad tracking
- 4. Install privacy-focused browser extensions
Note that opting out of personalized ads doesn't mean you won't see any advertisements. You'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Advertising partners may collect various types of data including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, and general location data. This information is typically anonymized or pseudonymized and used to deliver relevant advertisements. For detailed information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of individual advertising partners.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy laws including GDPR and similar regulations, you have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes. These include the right to access information about you, request deletion of your data, object to processing for direct marketing, withdraw consent at any time, and lodge complaints with supervisory authorities. To exercise these rights, please contact us or visit our Privacy Policy page.
Revenue and Business Model Transparency
We believe in being transparent about how we generate revenue to maintain our website and services:
Primary Revenue Sources:
- • Game development services and consulting fees
- • Affiliate commissions from recommended products and services
- • Display advertising revenue from third-party ad networks
- • Occasional sponsored content partnerships (clearly labeled)
These revenue streams help us cover operating costs, invest in improving our services, and provide free content and resources to the game development community. We maintain our independence and editorial integrity regardless of revenue sources.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, new partnerships, or regulatory requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and may post a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about this Advertising Disclosure, our affiliate relationships, or advertising practices, we're happy to provide clarification. Transparency is important to us, and we welcome your inquiries.
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