Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Shimmer may participate in affiliate marketing programs with technology providers, software vendors, and other service providers relevant to the arcade development industry. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant.

These affiliate relationships allow us to recommend tools, services, and resources that we believe can benefit arcade operators and developers. Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our honest assessment of products or services.

Commission-Based Recommendations

Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. We clearly identify affiliate links where appropriate and only recommend products or services we have evaluated or believe would provide value to our audience.

Commission-based arrangements exist with hardware manufacturers, software licensing platforms, analytics service providers, and other technology vendors relevant to arcade operations. These financial relationships do not compromise our commitment to providing accurate information and genuine recommendations.

Product Recommendation Standards

Our product recommendations are based on our professional expertise, industry knowledge, and assessment of value to arcade developers and operators. We maintain strict standards for recommending products and services, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists. We prioritize quality, reliability, and genuine utility when making any recommendations.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We clearly disclose when we have a financial relationship with companies whose products or services we mention. This includes affiliate partnerships, sponsored content arrangements, or any other commercial relationships that could influence our content. Our disclosures ensure you can make informed decisions about any recommendations or information we provide.

Sponsored Content Identification

Any content created in partnership with advertisers or sponsors is clearly labeled as sponsored content or paid promotion. We maintain editorial independence in all sponsored content and ensure that such content provides genuine value to our audience while meeting the sponsor's objectives.

Sponsored Post Guidelines

When we publish sponsored posts or advertorial content, we clearly identify them as such using appropriate disclosure language. Sponsored posts meet the same quality standards as our regular content and must provide useful information relevant to arcade development and operations. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or audience interests.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

Our partnerships with technology providers, hardware manufacturers, and other industry brands are disclosed when relevant to the content we publish. These partnerships may involve product testing, case study development, or collaborative content creation. All partnership arrangements are clearly identified in the content they relate to.

Editorial Integrity Guarantee

We maintain complete editorial control over all content published on our website, including sponsored content. Our opinions and assessments are our own and reflect our genuine professional perspective on arcade development solutions and industry trends. Commercial relationships never compromise the authenticity or accuracy of our content.

Display Advertising

We may work with third-party advertising networks that serve display advertisements on our website. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior. You can learn more about how these technologies work in our Cookie Policy.

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertisements displayed on our website may be tailored to your interests based on your browsing history and online behavior. This is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising. We use advertising partners who adhere to industry standards for online advertising and provide mechanisms for users to opt out of behavioral targeting.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide targeted advertisements. This information may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on different pages. You can manage your cookie preferences and learn more about advertising cookies in our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We may use advertising services that personalize ads based on your interests and previous interactions with our website. These personalized ads help us provide more relevant content and support our operations. You have control over ad personalization through your browser settings and the privacy controls provided by advertising platforms.

Managing Advertising Preferences

You have several options for managing how advertisements are displayed to you on our website. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies used for advertising purposes, use browser extensions or plugins that limit ad tracking, or opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools and platforms.

Opt-Out Procedures

If you prefer not to receive personalized advertisements, you can opt out through various mechanisms. Most advertising networks provide opt-out tools accessible through their websites. You can also use your browser's privacy settings to limit tracking and ad personalization. Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer advertisements, but rather that the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes includes browsing behavior on our website, interactions with advertisements, device and browser information, and general location data based on IP address. This data helps us and our advertising partners deliver more relevant advertisements. For detailed information about data collection practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Privacy Rights Under Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding how your data is used for advertising purposes under privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws. These rights may include access to your data, correction of inaccurate information, deletion of your data, and objection to certain data processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this disclosure.