Advertising Disclosure

Participation in Affiliate Programs

Kindred may participate in affiliate marketing programs for products and services relevant to arcade game development, including but not limited to:

• Software development tools and platforms
• Game development resources and assets
• Hardware and technical equipment
• Educational courses and training materials
• Professional services and consulting tools

Commission Disclosure

When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the seller at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to the product directly.

These commissions help support our website operations, content creation, and service delivery. However, we never allow commission opportunities to influence our honest assessments or recommendations.

Our Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, services, or resources that we:

• Have personally used, evaluated, or thoroughly researched
• Genuinely believe provide value to our audience
• Consider relevant and appropriate for arcade game development
• Would recommend regardless of any affiliate relationship

Our recommendations are based on practical experience, technical merit, and genuine usefulness, not on commission potential. We maintain editorial independence and will clearly disclose when content includes affiliate links.

Identification of Affiliate Links

We clearly identify affiliate content through disclaimers, notices, or other appropriate disclosures. When you see language such as "affiliate link," "we may earn a commission," or similar notices, this indicates that we may receive compensation if you make a purchase through that link.

Sponsored Post Policy

Kindred may occasionally publish sponsored content when:

• The content aligns with our audience's interests and needs
• The sponsoring party shares our commitment to quality and transparency
• The product or service is relevant to arcade game development
• We can maintain editorial control and authenticity

All sponsored content will be clearly labeled with tags such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar clear indicators at the beginning of the content.

Editorial Independence

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control over what we publish. Sponsors do not dictate the content of our articles or reviews. We reserve the right to:

• Decline sponsorship offers that don't align with our values
• Provide honest assessments, including limitations or drawbacks
• Refuse to publish content that could mislead our audience
• Terminate sponsorship relationships that compromise our integrity

Brand Partnership Disclosure

We may establish ongoing partnerships with brands relevant to arcade game development. These partnerships may involve product testing, feedback provision, or collaborative content creation. Any material relationships will be disclosed in relevant content.

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These networks serve ads based on:

• Your browsing behavior and interests
• The content of the page you're viewing
• Demographic information and location data
• Previous interactions with advertisers

We do not have direct control over which specific ads are displayed, but we work with reputable advertising partners who follow industry standards.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities for behavioral advertising purposes. This practice, known as interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.

For more information about how these technologies work and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to:

• Track ad impressions and clicks
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Prevent ad fraud and ensure ad quality
• Deliver personalized advertisements
• Frequency cap ad displays

You can manage your advertising cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or your browser settings.

Ad Personalization

We may participate in ad personalization programs that use your data to deliver more relevant advertisements. This may include:

• Google AdSense and similar advertising platforms
• Remarketing and retargeting campaigns
• Social media advertising integrations
• Third-party data management platforms

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage advertising cookie preferences
• Use browser settings to disable third-party cookies
• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page for interest-based ads
• Adjust your Google Ad Settings for Google advertising personalization
• Configure privacy settings in your mobile device for app-based advertising

Note: Opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see no ads; instead, you will see ads that are less targeted to your specific interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited and content viewed on our website
• Interactions with advertisements (clicks, views)
• Referral sources and navigation patterns

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

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

• Right to access data collected for advertising purposes
• Right to delete or request deletion of advertising data
• Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to non-discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.