Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: September 25, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
Raster Works is committed to maintaining transparency in all our advertising and promotional relationships. This disclosure statement explains how we may earn income through various advertising channels and partnerships while providing arcade game development services and information.
We believe in honest communication with our visitors and clients. When we recommend products, services, or tools, we do so based on our professional assessment of their quality and relevance to arcade game development. Any financial relationships that might influence our recommendations are clearly disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Raster Works participates in affiliate marketing programs with select companies whose products and services we use and recommend for arcade game development. 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 exist with software providers, development tools, hosting services, and other resources relevant to arcade game development. We only maintain affiliate relationships with companies whose products we have evaluated and believe provide genuine value to game developers.
Commission-Based Links
Some links on our website are commission-based affiliate links. These links are clearly identified when possible, though in some contexts they may appear as standard hyperlinks. Types of commission-based relationships include:
- Software and development tool affiliate programs
- Hosting and infrastructure service partnerships
- Educational resource and course affiliations
- Hardware and equipment recommendations
Product Recommendation Policy
Our recommendations are based on professional experience and technical evaluation rather than commission rates. We maintain editorial independence and only recommend products that we believe meet professional standards for arcade game development. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our honest assessment of a product's capabilities or limitations.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We disclose all material connections with companies whose products or services we discuss. If we have received free products for review, are compensated for mentions, or earn commissions through links, we make this clear in our communications. Our affiliate income helps support the maintenance of this website and the creation of educational content about arcade game development.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Any content on our website that has been sponsored, paid for, or influenced by commercial partnerships is clearly labeled as such. Sponsored content will be identified with clear disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar transparent language at the beginning of the content.
Sponsored Post Labeling
When we publish sponsored articles, reviews, or other content, we maintain clear boundaries between editorial and promotional material:
- Prominent disclosure of sponsorship at the top of content
- Clear identification of the sponsoring company or brand
- Maintenance of editorial integrity and honest opinions
- Separate visual styling to distinguish from regular content
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may establish partnerships with brands that align with our focus on arcade game development. These partnerships might involve joint content creation, product testing, or promotional activities. All such partnerships are disclosed, and we maintain the right to provide honest assessments even within partnership arrangements.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of sponsorship or affiliate relationships, all content on our website represents our genuine professional opinions based on our experience in arcade game development. We do not publish false or misleading information to promote products or services, and we maintain editorial control over all content we produce.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior. We do not control the content of these advertisements or the practices of the advertising networks that serve them.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. This practice is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising. For more information about how this works and how to opt out, please review our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks may place cookies on your device to track your browsing activity and serve targeted advertisements. You can control these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. For detailed information about advertising cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We use advertising services that may personalize ads based on your interests and online behavior. This personalization aims to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your needs. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through various industry opt-out mechanisms and browser settings.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the types of advertisements you see and the data used for advertising purposes. You can manage your advertising preferences through our cookie settings, browser controls, and industry opt-out tools provided by advertising self-regulatory organizations.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can:
- Adjust your cookie preferences on our website
- Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
- Visit industry opt-out pages for advertising networks
- Enable privacy features in your browser or device
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include browsing behavior, page views, clicks, and general demographic information. This data helps advertisers deliver more relevant advertisements. For comprehensive details about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data under regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include the ability to access, delete, or restrict the use of your data for advertising purposes. Contact us to exercise these rights or learn more about your options.
Regulatory Compliance
Raster Works complies with advertising disclosure requirements established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and equivalent regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions. We follow best practices for transparent advertising and maintain clear disclosures of material connections that might influence our recommendations.
Our advertising practices are designed to maintain trust with our audience while supporting the operation of our business. We believe that transparency about commercial relationships strengthens rather than undermines the value we provide to clients and visitors interested in arcade game development.
Questions About Advertising
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, sponsorships, or disclosure practices, we encourage you to reach out. We're committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns about our commercial relationships.
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