Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Moonshard participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through links on our website. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

Affiliate programs we may participate in include partnerships with game development tools, software providers, educational platforms, and other services relevant to game development and the gaming industry.

Commission-Based Links

When we include affiliate links on our website:

• We may receive a commission if you make a purchase through these links
• The price you pay is not affected by our affiliate relationship
• Commission rates vary depending on the affiliate program and product
• We clearly identify affiliate links when possible and practical

Product Recommendation Policies

Our product recommendations and endorsements follow these principles:

• We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in and find valuable
• Our opinions remain independent regardless of affiliate relationships
• We base recommendations on professional experience and genuine assessment
• Financial incentives do not influence the integrity of our recommendations

Financial Relationship Transparency

We are committed to full transparency about financial relationships. Where we have affiliate relationships with companies whose products or services we mention, we disclose this relationship. However, the existence of an affiliate relationship does not guarantee that we will recommend a product, nor does the absence of such a relationship indicate a lack of quality or value.

Identification of Paid Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertorials. When we do:

• All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such
• We use clear designations like "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," or "Advertisement"
• Sponsored content is distinguishable from our regular editorial content
• The source of sponsorship is disclosed to maintain transparency

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

Our labeling policies ensure that readers can easily distinguish between editorial content and paid promotions. We comply with FTC guidelines and international standards for sponsored content disclosure. Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control to ensure accuracy and quality.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with brands and companies in the game development industry. These partnerships might include:

• Sponsored blog posts or articles about specific products or services
• Product reviews or demonstrations compensated by the manufacturer
• Content created in collaboration with partner companies
• Case studies or testimonials involving partner products

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Whether content is sponsored or editorial, we guarantee authenticity and honesty. We will never misrepresent products, exaggerate benefits, or provide misleading information. Our professional reputation depends on maintaining trust with our audience, and we take this responsibility seriously.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include:

• Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• Other reputable advertising platforms and networks
• Programmatic advertising services that automate ad placement

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing behavior and interests. This behavioral targeting is performed by third-party advertising networks and is subject to their privacy policies. We do not directly control these targeting mechanisms but work with networks that comply with industry standards.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Track your interactions with advertisements
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Deliver more relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Build profiles of user preferences and behaviors

For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Advertising networks may personalize ads shown to you based on various factors including your location, browsing history, search queries, and demographic information. These personalization practices are governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks. You can typically control ad personalization through your browser settings or by visiting advertising network opt-out pages.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to control the advertisements you see:

• Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Visit advertising network opt-out pages to control personalized ads
• Use browser extensions designed to manage advertising and tracking

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools
• Configure Google Ad Settings to control personalization
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our website, advertising networks may collect data about your visit. This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of these networks. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of advertising networks to understand what data they collect and how they use it.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data:

• Right to access data collected about you
• Right to request deletion of advertising data
• Right to opt out of data sales or sharing
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights