ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE
Transparency in our advertising relationships and sponsored content
Effective Date: September 15, 2025 | Last Updated: September 15, 2025
OUR TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT
At GameForge, we believe in complete transparency regarding any advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, or sponsored content that may appear on our website or in our communications. This disclosure ensures you can make informed decisions about our recommendations and services.
We are committed to honest, ethical advertising practices and compliance with applicable advertising regulations, including those set forth by relevant consumer protection authorities and industry standards.
AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS
Affiliate Programs Participation
GameForge participates in select affiliate marketing programs that allow us to earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our referral links. These programs may include software tools, educational resources, and gaming industry products that we genuinely recommend to our clients and website visitors.
- Game development software and tools (Unity, Unreal Engine assets, etc.)
- Educational courses and training materials related to game design
- Hardware and equipment recommendations for game development
- Professional services and platforms used in our workflow
Commission-Based Links
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations or the prices you pay. We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or thoroughly researched.
How We Handle Affiliate Links:
- • Clear identification of affiliate links where present
- • No inflated recommendations for commission purposes
- • Honest reviews based on actual experience
- • Alternative non-affiliate options provided when available
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on professional experience, client needs, and industry standards. We maintain strict editorial independence and never allow affiliate relationships to compromise our professional judgment or recommendations to clients.
All affiliate partnerships are evaluated based on the quality and relevance of products to our audience. We regularly review these relationships to ensure they continue to align with our professional standards and client interests.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Paid Promotions
Occasionally, GameForge may feature sponsored content or paid promotions from industry partners. All sponsored content is clearly identified with appropriate disclosure statements such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" to ensure transparency with our audience.
Types of Sponsored Content:
- • Product reviews and evaluations
- • Software demonstrations and tutorials
- • Industry event coverage
- • Tool and platform showcases
Our Standards:
- • Clear labeling of all sponsored content
- • Honest opinions and honest critiques
- • Relevant to our audience's interests
- • Professional quality and value
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with game development companies, software providers, and industry organizations that align with our professional values and client interests. These partnerships may involve content collaboration, mutual referrals, or joint promotional activities.
All brand partnerships are carefully evaluated to ensure they enhance our service offerings and provide genuine value to our clients. We maintain editorial independence in all partnership content and clearly disclose any commercial relationships.
THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are served by external companies and may be targeted based on your browsing behavior, demographics, or interests as determined by these advertising partners.
Common Advertising Partners:
- Google Ads and Google AdSense for contextual advertising
- Industry-specific advertising networks focused on gaming and technology
- Retargeting networks that show relevant ads based on previous website visits
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities to provide more relevant advertisements. This behavioral targeting is performed by external advertising partners and is subject to their privacy policies and terms of service.
You can manage your advertising preferences through browser settings, advertising preference centers, or opt-out tools provided by advertising industry organizations such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
USER RIGHTS AND CONTROLS
Advertising Preferences
You have several options to control the advertising content you see and how your data is used for advertising purposes. These controls help you customize your experience and protect your privacy according to your preferences.
Browser Controls:
- Disable cookies in browser settings
- Use private browsing modes
- Install ad-blocking extensions
- Manage tracking preferences
Platform Controls:
- Google Ads Settings management
- Industry opt-out tools
- Email subscription management
- Third-party preference centers
Opt-Out Procedures
If you prefer not to receive targeted advertising or participate in behavioral tracking, you can opt out through various industry-provided tools and mechanisms. These opt-out procedures may affect the relevance of advertisements you see but will not completely eliminate advertising.
Please note that opting out of advertising tracking does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements entirely. Instead, you may see more generic ads that are not tailored to your specific interests or browsing behavior.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
GameForge adheres to applicable consumer protection laws and advertising regulations, including those established by relevant regulatory authorities in Cyprus, the European Union, and international best practices for digital advertising transparency.
We comply with requirements for clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content. All advertising content is reviewed to ensure it meets professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Our Compliance Commitment:
- • Clear disclosure of all material relationships
- • Honest and accurate advertising claims
- • Respect for consumer privacy rights
- • Regular review of advertising practices
- • Prompt response to compliance concerns
ADVERTISING QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or would like to report a concern about sponsored content, please contact us.
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