Transparency in Advertising
Last updated: November 2025
At PlayCraft Academy, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and financial interests. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and affiliate partnerships, ensuring you understand any potential conflicts of interest.
We are committed to maintaining honesty and integrity in all our communications. This page outlines our advertising practices and how we handle sponsored content, affiliate relationships, and third-party advertising.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
PlayCraft Academy participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases from partner companies.
Our affiliate partnerships may include software providers, educational platforms, game development tools, hardware vendors, and other services relevant to game development education. We carefully select partners whose products and services we believe provide genuine value to our students and visitors.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the seller at no additional cost to you. These commission-based links help support our operations and allow us to continue providing free educational content and resources.
Commission rates vary by partner and product. The presence of an affiliate link does not increase the price you pay for any product or service. In most cases, you'll pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or purchase directly from the vendor.
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on genuine assessment and educational value, not solely on affiliate commission potential. We adhere to the following principles:
- We only recommend products and services we have personally evaluated or believe will benefit our students
- Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships
- We clearly disclose when links are affiliate links or may result in compensation
- We provide honest assessments of products, including both benefits and limitations
- Student success and educational quality remain our primary priorities
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about our financial relationships with partners and vendors. If we have a material financial relationship with a company whose products or services we discuss, we will disclose this relationship. Our commitment to transparency ensures you can make informed decisions about the information and recommendations we provide.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertorials on our website. All sponsored content is clearly identified as such using one or more of the following labels:
- "Sponsored Content"
- "Paid Partnership"
- "Advertisement"
- "Promoted by [Partner Name]"
We ensure sponsored content is distinguishable from our regular editorial content to maintain transparency and trust with our audience.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
When we publish sponsored posts or articles, they are clearly labeled at the beginning of the content. The labeling is prominent and visible to ensure readers immediately understand the commercial nature of the content. Sponsored posts must align with our editorial standards and provide value to our audience, even when compensation is involved.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into partnerships with brands, companies, or organizations relevant to game development education. These partnerships may involve compensation, free products, services, or other considerations. When discussing partner brands or their offerings, we disclose our partnership status and any compensation received. Partnership agreements do not compromise our editorial integrity or our commitment to providing honest, valuable information.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of sponsorship or compensation, we maintain editorial control over all content published on our website. Sponsors do not have the right to dictate or approve editorial content. Our opinions, assessments, and recommendations remain independent and honest. We reserve the right to decline sponsored content opportunities that do not align with our values or serve our audience's interests.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:
- Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- Other reputable advertising platforms that serve relevant ads
These advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across the internet. We do not have control over the ads displayed by third-party networks, but we strive to work with reputable providers.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to display ads that are more relevant to your interests. This involves collecting information about your browsing activities across different websites over time. This data is used to predict your interests and show you targeted advertisements. You can learn more about behavioral advertising and how to opt out by visiting industry opt-out pages.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other sites. This information is used to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. For more information about how we and our partners use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising uses information about your interests, demographics, and online behavior to show you ads that are more relevant to you. While personalized ads can provide a better user experience, you have the right to opt out of personalized advertising. You can manage your ad preferences through your browser settings, advertising network opt-out tools, or our cookie preference center.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have control over the types of advertisements you see on our website. You can manage your advertising preferences through:
- Our Cookie Preference Center (available on our Cookie Policy page)
- Google Ad Settings for Google-served advertisements
- Your browser privacy settings
- Industry opt-out tools like NAI Consumer Opt-Out or DAA WebChoices
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your cookie preferences
- Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
- Visit advertising network opt-out pages to disable targeted advertising
- Install browser extensions that block advertising trackers
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Information collected for advertising purposes may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited on our website, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general geographic location. This data helps advertisers understand audience demographics and interests. For detailed information about data collection practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data used for advertising purposes, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your information. You also have the right to withdraw consent for data processing and to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.
Regulatory Compliance
We comply with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including principles similar to those established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and relevant Japanese consumer protection laws.
Our disclosure practices are designed to ensure transparency and enable you to make informed decisions. We clearly identify advertising content, disclose material connections with advertisers and partners, and maintain editorial independence in our content.
If you have questions about our advertising practices or believe we have not adequately disclosed an advertising relationship, please contact us immediately so we can address your concerns.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising disclosure or practices, please contact us. We are committed to transparency and addressing any concerns you may have.
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