Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Vellichor participates in affiliate programs with certain software tools, development platforms, and service providers relevant to game development. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

These commissions help support our business operations and allow us to provide informational content. However, affiliate relationships do not influence our professional judgment or the quality of services we provide to clients.

Commission-Based Links

Our website may contain commission-based links in the following contexts:

• Development tools and software we use in our game development work
• Educational resources or courses related to game development
• Hardware or equipment we recommend for game development projects
• Third-party services that complement our offerings

Affiliate links are typically marked as such, though not all links on our site generate commissions. We strive to clearly indicate when content includes affiliate relationships.

Product Recommendation Policy

Our recommendations are based primarily on professional experience and technical merit. We recommend tools and services that we genuinely believe provide value, whether or not affiliate relationships exist. Key principles of our recommendation policy:

• We only recommend products or services we have personally evaluated or used
• Commission potential does not determine what we recommend
• We maintain editorial independence in all content decisions
• Recommendations reflect honest professional assessment of utility and quality
• We disclose affiliate relationships where they exist

Financial Relationship Transparency

We believe transparency builds trust. When financial relationships exist with recommended products or services, we aim to disclose this clearly. However, the presence or absence of financial relationships does not alter the professional standards we apply to our game development services or the quality of work we deliver to clients.

Paid Promotions

From time to time, we may publish content that has been sponsored or paid for by third parties. This might include reviews of game development tools, case studies featuring partner services, or informational content about industry solutions.

All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such. Labels may include terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertorial," or similar language to indicate the commercial nature of the content. We maintain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure it meets our quality standards and provides genuine value to readers.

Sponsored Post Labeling

Our approach to sponsored content labeling:

• Clear disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
• Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored from organic content
• Honest representation of the commercial relationship
• Transparency about compensation received for featured content

Brand Partnerships

We occasionally partner with brands in the game development industry for mutual benefit. These partnerships may involve content creation, co-marketing efforts, or collaborative projects. Brand partnerships are disclosed when they influence the content presented on our website. We select partners based on alignment with our values and relevance to our audience.

Content Authenticity

Whether content is sponsored or organic, we maintain consistent standards for accuracy, usefulness, and authenticity. Our commitment to quality includes:

• Thorough vetting of products or services featured in sponsored content
• Honest representation of capabilities and limitations
• Clear distinction between editorial opinion and sponsored messaging
• Rejection of sponsorship opportunities that conflict with our professional standards

Display Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements served through third-party advertising networks. These networks place ads based on various targeting criteria, including your browsing history, interests, and demographic information. We do not have direct control over which specific ads appear, though we maintain standards for acceptable advertising content.

Behavioral Targeting

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

For detailed information about how cookies are used on our website, including advertising cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising cookies on our website serve several purposes:

• Delivering relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Limiting the number of times you see the same advertisement
• Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Understanding which ads lead to conversions or actions

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

Ad Personalization Practices

Personalized advertising uses data about your online activity to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests. While this can make advertising more useful, we respect your right to control how your data is used for advertising purposes. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your cookie preferences on our website or through industry opt-out tools.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options for managing how advertisements are displayed to you:

• Adjust cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• Use browser settings to block or limit cookies and tracking
• Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
• Utilize browser extensions designed to manage advertising and tracking

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit our Cookie Policy page and disable advertising cookies
• Use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out platform
• Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
• Use privacy-focused browsers or browser modes

Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see no advertisements; rather, the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When advertising cookies are enabled, data collected may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with advertisements. This data is primarily collected by third-party advertising networks rather than directly by Vellichor. Each advertising network has its own privacy policy governing how your data is collected and used.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

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

• Right to know what advertising data has been collected about you
• Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal data for advertising
• Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
• Right to withdraw consent for advertising cookies at any time

For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.