Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Programs Participation

Synth Wave participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support our operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

We only recommend products, services, and tools that we genuinely believe will add value to our audience. Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial integrity or the honesty of our recommendations.

Commission-Based Links

Some links on our website are affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. These relationships include:

• • Game development tools and software platforms
• • Technical resources and educational materials
• • Professional services related to game development
• • Hardware and equipment recommendations

Affiliate links may be clearly marked with labels such as "Affiliate Link," "Sponsored," or similar designations to ensure transparency.

Product Recommendation Policy

When we recommend products or services through affiliate relationships, we follow these principles:

• • We only recommend products we have personally used, tested, or thoroughly researched
• • Our recommendations are based on genuine belief in the product's value for our audience
• • We provide honest assessments, including potential limitations or drawbacks
• • Financial compensation does not compromise our editorial independence

Financial Relationship Transparency

We want you to understand that when we recommend products or services through affiliate links, we may benefit financially from your purchase. However, this does not affect the price you pay. In most cases, affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant and do not increase the cost to you. Our goal is to maintain transparency about these relationships while providing valuable recommendations that serve your needs.

Paid Promotions

Synth Wave may occasionally publish sponsored content or paid promotions. When content is sponsored, we clearly disclose this relationship to our audience. Sponsored content may include:

• • Sponsored blog posts or articles featuring specific products or services
• • Paid reviews or case studies of industry tools and platforms
• • Featured content highlighting partner services or solutions
• • Promotional materials integrated into our content offerings

Sponsored Post Labeling

All sponsored content on our website is clearly labeled as such. We use designations like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language to ensure readers can easily identify paid promotional content. These labels are prominently displayed at the beginning of the content to maintain transparency and comply with advertising disclosure requirements.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We maintain partnerships with various brands and companies in the game development industry. These partnerships may involve:

• • Monetary compensation for featuring products or services
• • Free products or services provided for review purposes
• • Collaborative content development with industry partners
• • Long-term brand ambassador or partnership agreements

All such partnerships are disclosed within the relevant content, and we maintain editorial control over our opinions and recommendations.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

While we may be compensated for sponsored content, we guarantee that all opinions expressed are genuinely our own. We maintain full editorial control over sponsored content and reserve the right to decline partnerships that don't align with our values or audience interests. Our goal is to provide valuable information regardless of whether content is sponsored or organic.

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may include:

• • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• • Industry-specific advertising platforms
• • Programmatic advertising exchanges
• • Direct advertising partnerships with relevant companies

These networks may use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements displayed on our website may be personalized based on your browsing behavior across different websites. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, uses cookies and similar technologies to understand your interests and show you more relevant ads. You can learn more about how to control these advertising preferences in our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Third-party advertisers and advertising networks may use cookies to track your interactions with advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies help advertisers understand which ads perform best and deliver more relevant advertising experiences. For detailed information about cookie usage and your options for managing cookies, please visit our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We participate in personalized advertising programs that aim to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This personalization is based on information such as the content you view on our site, other websites you visit, and demographic information. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or by using industry opt-out tools.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the types of advertisements you see. Options for managing your advertising preferences include:

• • Adjusting your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Using browser privacy settings to block or limit tracking cookies
• • Opting out through industry-wide tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance
• • Managing Google Ad Settings for personalized advertising preferences

Opt-Out Procedures

If you prefer not to receive personalized advertising, you can opt out through several mechanisms:

• • Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page to disable personalized ads from participating networks
• • Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool for interest-based advertising
• • Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your web browser settings
• • Install browser extensions designed to block advertising trackers

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads entirely, but rather that the ads you see will be less tailored to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our website, certain data may be collected by advertisers and advertising networks. This data collection is subject to the privacy policies of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies to understand how your information is used. We limit the sharing of personal information with advertisers and prioritize user privacy in all our advertising practices.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy regulations such as GDPR, you have specific rights regarding advertising and data processing. These include the right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the right to withdraw consent for personalized advertising, and the right to access information about how your data is used for advertising. To exercise these rights, please contact us or visit our Privacy Policy for more information.