Advertising Disclosure

Participation in Affiliate Programs

World Craft participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through our website. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to provide valuable content and services.

Our affiliate partnerships may include tools, software, resources, or services that are relevant to arcade game development and environmental design. We carefully select affiliate partners based on their quality and relevance to our audience.

Commission-Based Link Explanations

When we include affiliate links on our website, these are special tracking links that allow us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking through. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor's website.

Product Recommendation Policies

Our recommendations are based on professional experience, research, and genuine assessment of quality and value. While we may earn commissions on some recommendations, this does not influence our editorial decisions or the integrity of our content.

We maintain the following principles for product recommendations:

• • We only recommend products and services we believe offer genuine value
• • Our opinions are honest and based on professional assessment
• • We disclose affiliate relationships clearly when recommending products
• • We provide balanced perspectives, including limitations or drawbacks where applicable

Financial Relationship Transparency

We believe in being upfront about how we earn revenue. When you see a recommendation or link on our site that may result in compensation for World Craft, we will clearly indicate this relationship. Look for disclosures such as "affiliate link" or "we may earn a commission" near relevant content.

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, World Craft may feature sponsored content on our website. Sponsored content refers to material that has been paid for by a third party who wishes to promote their products, services, or brand to our audience.

All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such. We use clear and conspicuous disclosures to ensure you can easily identify when content has been sponsored. Common labels include "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar clear indicators.

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

Our labeling practices for sponsored content include:

• • Clear Identification: Sponsored content is marked at the beginning of the post or article
• • Visible Disclosure: Labels are placed where they are easy to see and understand
• • Consistent Format: We use consistent labeling across all sponsored content
• • Separation from Editorial: Sponsored content is distinguished from our regular editorial content

Brand Partnership Disclosures

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

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial independence and authenticity:

• • We retain the right to decline sponsored content that doesn't align with our values or audience interests
• • Sponsored content must meet our quality standards
• • We ensure sponsored content is relevant and useful to our audience
• • Our genuine opinions are never for sale, even in sponsored contexts

Display Advertising Networks Used

World Craft may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These networks serve ads based on various factors, including the content you're viewing and your browsing behavior across different websites.

We work with reputable advertising partners who adhere to industry standards for privacy and user experience. However, we do not have direct control over the specific ads that are shown through these networks.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be personalized based on your interests and browsing behavior. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, uses information about your web browsing activity to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.

Behavioral targeting typically involves the use of cookies and similar technologies to collect information about the websites you visit and the content you view. This information is used to create advertising profiles and serve targeted ads.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may place cookies on your device to:

• • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
• • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• • Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly
• • Understand how you interact with advertisements

For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Ad personalization aims to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. While this can enhance your browsing experience by reducing irrelevant ads, we understand that not everyone prefers personalized advertising. You can control ad personalization through your cookie settings or browser preferences.

Ad Preference Management Options

You have choices regarding the advertising you see on our website. You can manage your advertising preferences through several methods:

• • Cookie Settings: Adjust your cookie preferences on our website through the cookie management tool
• • Browser Settings: Configure your web browser to block or delete cookies
• • Ad Network Opt-Out: Visit advertising network websites to opt out of personalized ads
• • Industry Opt-Out Tools: Use resources like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads, but rather that the ads you see will be less tailored to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

When you visit our website, information about your browsing activity may be collected for advertising purposes. This information typically includes pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general location data based on your IP address. This data is usually anonymized or pseudonymized and is used to serve relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

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

• • Right to Access: Request information about advertising data collected about you
• • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of advertising-related data
• • Right to Opt-Out: Decline participation in data collection for advertising
• • Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service regardless of your privacy choices

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below or visit our Privacy Policy page.