Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Bit Foundry, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This advertising disclosure explains how we may earn income through various channels, including affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising networks.
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about arcade game development services and tools, regardless of any financial relationships. Our recommendations are based on genuine assessment and professional experience, not solely on potential compensation.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
What Are Affiliate Programs?
Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions by promoting products or services from other companies. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. This helps support our website and allows us to continue providing free content and resources.
Types of Affiliate Relationships
We may participate in affiliate programs with the following types of companies:
- → Game development tools and software providers
- → Creative asset marketplaces and resource libraries
- → Educational platforms offering game development courses
- → Hosting and technical infrastructure services
- → Industry-related books, publications, and training materials
How We Choose Partners
We only recommend products, services, or resources that we have personally evaluated or that align with our professional standards. Our affiliate partnerships do not compromise the integrity of our recommendations. If we believe something is valuable for arcade game developers, we'll recommend it regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship.
Commission Structure
Commission rates vary depending on the affiliate program and product category. When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, the price you pay remains the same. The commission comes from the seller's revenue and does not increase your cost. In some cases, we may even negotiate special discounts for our audience.
Disclosure in Content
When content includes affiliate links, we clearly disclose this relationship. You'll typically see notices such as "This post contains affiliate links" or similar language. This ensures you're always aware when clicking a link may result in us earning a commission.
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
What Is Sponsored Content?
Sponsored content refers to material created in partnership with brands or companies who compensate us for featuring their products, services, or messages. This may include sponsored blog posts, case studies, tutorials, or product reviews. All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such.
Sponsored Content Guidelines
When we publish sponsored content, we adhere to strict guidelines:
- • Clear Labeling: All sponsored posts are prominently marked as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar disclosure.
- • Editorial Independence: We maintain editorial control over sponsored content and only partner with brands we believe offer genuine value.
- • Honest Assessment: Our opinions remain unbiased. If we identify limitations or concerns with a sponsored product, we'll address them honestly.
- • Relevance: We only accept sponsorships relevant to arcade game development and our audience's interests.
Brand Partnerships
Beyond individual sponsored posts, we may establish ongoing relationships with brands that align with our mission. These partnerships allow us to provide enhanced resources, exclusive content, or special benefits to our community. All such relationships are transparently disclosed.
Product Reviews and Samples
Companies may provide us with free products, services, or access for review purposes. When this occurs, we disclose it in our review. Receiving complimentary items does not guarantee positive coverage. Our assessments are based on merit, functionality, and value to arcade game developers.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks serve ads based on your interests, browsing history, and other factors. The advertising networks may collect information about your website visits to provide relevant advertisements across the internet.
Ad Networks We Use
We may work with various advertising networks and platforms, which could include:
- → Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- → Media buying platforms and ad exchanges
- → Contextual advertising networks
- → Retargeting and remarketing platforms
How Behavioral Targeting Works
Many advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites. This allows them to build a profile of your interests and show you advertisements they believe are relevant. You can learn more about this practice and opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
Ad Content Standards
While we work with advertising networks, we maintain standards for ad content displayed on our site. We prohibit advertisements that are deceptive, offensive, promote illegal activities, or are otherwise inappropriate for our professional audience. If you encounter problematic advertising, please contact us so we can address it with our ad partners.
Data Collection for Advertising
Advertising networks may collect various types of data, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and interaction with advertisements. This data is used to deliver targeted ads and measure campaign effectiveness. For more details on data collection, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
Your Advertising Preferences
You have control over the types of advertisements you see and how your data is used for advertising purposes. We respect your choices and provide various ways to manage your advertising experience.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Through our Cookie Policy page, you can manage your consent for advertising cookies, analytics, and personalization. You can choose to accept or reject different categories of cookies, including those used for advertising purposes. Visit our Cookie Policy to adjust your preferences.
Browser-Level Controls
Most web browsers offer built-in tools to manage cookies and online tracking:
- → Block third-party cookies in your browser settings
- → Enable Do Not Track (DNT) signals
- → Use private or incognito browsing modes
- → Install browser extensions that block ads or trackers
Industry Opt-Out Tools
Several industry organizations provide centralized opt-out mechanisms for behavioral advertising. These include the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool, and the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) Your Online Choices page.
Mobile Advertising Options
If you access our website through mobile devices, you can manage advertising preferences through your device settings. Both iOS and Android offer options to limit ad tracking and reset advertising identifiers.
Impact of Opting Out
Opting out of targeted advertising doesn't mean you'll stop seeing ads altogether. You'll still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Additionally, opting out typically requires setting a cookie, so if you clear your cookies, you may need to opt out again.
FTC Compliance and Legal Requirements
Federal Trade Commission Guidelines
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding advertising disclosures and endorsements. These guidelines require clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between content creators and advertisers that might affect the credibility of endorsements or recommendations.
Material Connection Disclosure
A material connection exists when we receive compensation, free products, or other benefits in exchange for mentioning or endorsing a product or service. We disclose these relationships whenever they exist, using language such as "affiliate link," "sponsored post," "paid partnership," or similar terms that clearly communicate the nature of the relationship.
Honest Opinions and Endorsements
All endorsements and recommendations reflect our genuine opinions and experiences. We do not make claims we don't believe or endorse products we haven't adequately evaluated. Financial compensation does not influence our honest assessment of products or services.
International Regulations
Beyond FTC guidelines, we strive to comply with advertising regulations in other jurisdictions, including the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, the EU's Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, and other applicable international standards.
Questions and Contact Information
If you have questions about our advertising practices, want to report problematic advertising, or need clarification about specific disclosures, please reach out to us. We're committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns you may have.
Bit Foundry
Tußmannstraße 76, 40477 Düsseldorf, Germany
Email: info@bit-fou-ndry.com
Phone: +44 20 3847 9612
You can also use our contact form to submit inquiries about our advertising practices.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. When we make significant updates, we'll revise the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we approach advertising and monetization.