Advertising Disclosure

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Bit Blaster, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising relationships and any compensation we may receive. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we work with partners, handle sponsored content, and manage advertising on our website.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and other applicable advertising regulations to ensure you understand when content may be influenced by commercial relationships. Your trust is paramount to us, and we are committed to honest disclosure of all material connections.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Program Participation

Bit Blaster participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through our recommendations. These affiliate relationships exist with:

  • Game development tool and software providers
  • Asset marketplace platforms and digital stores
  • Educational resources and course platforms
  • Hardware and equipment vendors
  • Web hosting and cloud service providers

When we receive affiliate commissions, this comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate directly to the provider.

Commission-Based Recommendations

Our affiliate relationships involve commission-based compensation for:

  • Product purchases made through our referral links
  • Service sign-ups and subscription activations
  • Trial registrations that convert to paid accounts
  • Downloads and installations of recommended software

We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value to the arcade game development community. Our recommendations are based on quality, utility, and relevance, not solely on commission rates.

Product Recommendation Policy

Our product recommendation process follows these principles:

  • We test and evaluate products whenever possible before recommending them
  • Our reviews reflect honest assessments based on actual experience or research
  • We disclose both advantages and limitations of recommended products
  • Affiliate status does not influence our critical evaluation
  • We may recommend non-affiliate products if they better serve your needs
  • We update recommendations as products evolve or better alternatives emerge

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain clear disclosure practices by indicating affiliate relationships through visible notices, using appropriate disclosure language, and ensuring you always understand when a financial relationship exists. All material connections are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines and industry best practices.

Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships

Paid Content Identification

When we create sponsored or paid content, we clearly identify it as such. Sponsored content includes:

  • Articles or posts created in partnership with brands
  • Product reviews commissioned by companies
  • Case studies featuring client projects (with permission)
  • Tutorial content sponsored by software providers
  • Featured placements in our service listings

All sponsored content is clearly labeled with tags such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "In Collaboration With," or similar disclosure language at the beginning of the content.

Sponsored Post Labeling

Our sponsored post policy ensures:

  • Clear visual identification of sponsored content
  • Disclosure appears prominently before the main content
  • Sponsored content is distinguished from editorial content
  • Readers can easily identify commercial relationships
  • Disclosure remains visible regardless of device or screen size

Brand Partnership Disclosure

We occasionally partner with brands for:

  • Collaborative content creation and co-marketing initiatives
  • Product testing and beta program participation
  • Industry research and market analysis projects
  • Event sponsorships and community partnerships

These partnerships are disclosed when relevant to the content you're viewing, and they do not compromise our editorial independence or honest assessment of products and services.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and ensure accuracy. Sponsors do not dictate our opinions, and we reserve the right to decline partnerships that conflict with our values or community interests. All sponsored content reflects our genuine perspective and professional standards.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Services

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

  • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
  • Programmatic advertising platforms
  • Native advertising networks
  • Retargeting and remarketing services

These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity. For more information about how these technologies work, please see our Cookie Policy.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Advertising on our site may be personalized based on:

  • Your browsing history and interests
  • Demographic information inferred from your behavior
  • Geographic location and language preferences
  • Device type and operating system
  • Previous interactions with advertisers

You can control personalized advertising through your cookie preferences and browser settings. Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Advertising Cookie Usage

Third-party advertisers use cookies to:

  • Track ad impressions and click-through rates
  • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Prevent duplicate ad displays to the same user
  • Deliver targeted advertisements across websites
  • Build audience profiles for better ad targeting

Detailed information about advertising cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy, where you can also manage your cookie preferences.

Ad Personalization Practices

Our advertising partners may create interest profiles based on your online activity to show more relevant ads. This practice, known as interest-based advertising, helps support our website while providing you with potentially useful information about products and services. You retain control over these practices through cookie settings and industry opt-out tools.

User Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to manage advertising preferences:

  • Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
  • Use browser settings to block or delete advertising cookies
  • Visit Google Ads Settings to control personalized Google advertising
  • Access the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page for multiple networks
  • Enable "Do Not Track" features in your browser
  • Use privacy-focused browser extensions to manage tracking

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

  • Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
  • Use the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice Tool
  • Access European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance tools (for EU users)
  • Manage Google advertising preferences at adssettings.google.com
  • Configure privacy settings on social media platforms

Note that opting out of personalized ads does not opt you out of all advertising. You may continue to see generic advertisements.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

  • Pages visited on our website and time spent on each page
  • Links clicked and content interactions
  • Device information and browser specifications
  • Approximate geographic location based on IP address
  • Referring websites and search queries

This information is typically collected in anonymized or pseudonymized form and is used to improve ad relevance and measure campaign performance.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA, you may have additional rights regarding data used for advertising purposes, including the right to access, delete, or restrict processing of your information. For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please see our Privacy Policy.

Editorial Independence

Despite our advertising relationships and affiliate partnerships, Bit Blaster maintains strict editorial independence. Our content decisions are based on what we believe serves our community best, not what generates the most revenue.

Our Editorial Principles:

  • We separate sponsored content from editorial content
  • Advertisers do not influence our reviews or recommendations
  • We maintain the right to refuse partnerships that compromise our integrity
  • Our team evaluates products objectively regardless of compensation
  • We prioritize accuracy and honesty over commercial interests
  • We update and correct content when circumstances change

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new partnerships, or evolving legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to understand how we handle advertising relationships and maintain transparency. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised disclosure.

Questions About Advertising?

If you have questions about our advertising relationships, want to report a disclosure concern, or need more information about how we handle sponsored content, please contact us. We're committed to maintaining transparency and addressing your concerns.

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