Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: December 17, 2024
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Joystick Forge, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and how we may earn revenue through our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains our affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising practices in compliance with applicable regulations, including guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant authorities.
We are committed to maintaining the trust of our visitors and clients by clearly disclosing any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Relationships?
An affiliate relationship exists when we receive compensation for referring visitors to third-party products, services, or websites. This compensation may take the form of commissions, referral fees, or other financial arrangements.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We may participate in affiliate programs for:
- • Game development tools and software platforms
- • Technical equipment and hardware for game development
- • Educational resources and training programs
- • Industry-related services and professional tools
How Commission-Based Links Work
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission from the third-party provider. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. These links are typically marked or disclosed within the content where they appear.
The presence of an affiliate relationship does not influence the price you pay for products or services.
Our Product Recommendation Policy
We take our recommendations seriously and follow these principles:
- • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value
- • Our recommendations are based on professional experience and industry knowledge
- • We disclose affiliate relationships clearly and conspicuously
- • We maintain editorial independence in our content creation
Financial Relationship Transparency
Whenever we have a financial relationship with a company whose products or services we mention, we clearly disclose this relationship. This includes affiliate commissions, sponsorships, partnerships, or any other form of compensation. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information needed to make informed decisions.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Sponsored content is material that has been created or published in exchange for compensation from a third party. We clearly identify all sponsored content with labels such as:
- • "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "Advertisement"
- • "Promoted Content"
Sponsored Post Labeling
All sponsored posts, articles, or content pieces are clearly marked at the beginning of the content. We ensure that sponsored content is easily distinguishable from our regular editorial content. The labeling is prominent and placed where readers will notice it before engaging with the content.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships in the following ways:
- • Clear disclosure statements within relevant content
- • Partnership acknowledgments on dedicated pages
- • Transparent communication about the nature of the relationship
- • Disclosure of any material benefits received
Content Authenticity Guarantee
While we may publish sponsored content, we maintain editorial control over what appears on our website. We do not publish content that conflicts with our values, misleads our audience, or compromises the integrity of our brand. All sponsored content must meet our quality standards and provide genuine value to our visitors.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager
- • Other reputable advertising platforms
- • Industry-specific advertising networks
These advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior. For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to this website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. This practice is known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising. You can opt out of this type of advertising through your browser settings or by visiting industry opt-out pages.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may use cookies to:
- • Track ad performance and engagement
- • Deliver targeted advertisements based on user interests
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- • Prevent the same ads from being shown repeatedly
Ad Personalization Practices
We and our advertising partners may personalize ads based on factors such as your browsing history, demographic information, and inferred interests. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through your cookie preferences or browser settings. Non-personalized ads may still be displayed based on the content of the page you're viewing.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over your advertising experience:
- • Manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- • Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools
- • Use privacy-focused browser extensions
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your preferences
- 2. Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
- 3. Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- 4. Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tools
Data Collection for Advertising
When you interact with advertisements on our website, data may be collected about your browsing behavior, device information, and ad interactions. This data is used to improve ad relevance and measure campaign performance. For detailed information about data collection practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection:
- • Right to access information about data collected for advertising
- • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- • Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
- • Right to object to automated decision-making
FTC Compliance and Legal Disclosure
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." We are committed to full compliance with FTC guidelines and applicable advertising regulations in all jurisdictions where we operate.
We maintain records of our advertising relationships and disclosure practices to ensure ongoing compliance with legal requirements. Our advertising practices are subject to regular review and updates to reflect changes in regulations and industry standards.
Questions and Contact
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us:
Joystick Forge
Advertising Compliance Officer
18 Akihabara Electric Town, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
Email: info@joystick-forge.com
Phone: +81 3-5298-4185