Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Learn Arcade may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click certain links on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support our operations and allow us to continue providing valuable educational content and resources.

When we include affiliate links, we do so because we genuinely believe the product or service may be beneficial to our audience. However, you should be aware that we receive financial compensation for these referrals, which may influence which products or services we highlight.

Commission-Based Links

Our website may contain links to educational technology platforms, software tools, learning management systems, or other products and services relevant to educational gaming. Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning:

• • We earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you
• • The commission structure does not affect the price you pay for products or services
• • We only recommend products or services we have evaluated and believe could benefit educators and institutions
• • Our opinions remain our own and are not influenced by the existence of affiliate relationships

Product Recommendation Policies

When we recommend products, tools, or services, whether they involve affiliate relationships or not, our recommendations are based on our professional assessment of their educational value and potential benefit to our audience. We prioritize quality and relevance over commission potential and will clearly disclose when content includes affiliate links or sponsored placements.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain transparency about all financial relationships that could be perceived as influencing our content. This includes direct affiliate partnerships, referral agreements, and any other arrangements where we receive compensation for directing traffic or generating leads to other businesses.

Identification of Paid Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotional material on our website. When we do:

• • All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or similar designation
• • We will disclose the sponsoring company or organization at the beginning of the content
• • Sponsored content will be visually distinguished from our regular editorial content
• • We maintain editorial control and will only publish sponsored content that aligns with our values and serves our audience

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

We use clear and conspicuous labeling for all sponsored posts to ensure our audience can easily distinguish between organic content and paid promotions. These labels are placed prominently at the beginning of sponsored content and remain visible throughout the reading experience.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into brand partnerships or collaborative arrangements with educational technology companies, we disclose these relationships to our audience. Brand partnerships may involve co-created content, product reviews, case studies, or other collaborative materials where both parties contribute to the final output.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Regardless of sponsorship or financial relationships, we maintain our commitment to providing authentic, valuable content. We retain editorial independence in all sponsored content and will only promote products, services, or organizations that we believe genuinely benefit the educational community. Our professional reputation and your trust are more important to us than any single advertising relationship.

Display Advertising Networks

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

• • Google AdSense: Displays contextual advertisements based on page content and user interests
• • Educational advertising networks: Specialized networks focusing on educational products and services
• • Programmatic advertising platforms: Automated systems that display relevant advertisements to visitors

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertising networks use behavioral targeting, which means they collect information about your browsing activity across multiple websites to display more relevant advertisements. This targeting is typically performed using cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can learn more about how to control these practices in our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visit to our website and other sites. This information helps them deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. For detailed information about cookie usage and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We and our advertising partners may use your browsing history, demographic information, and interests to personalize the advertisements you see on our website. This personalization aims to show you advertisements that are more relevant and useful to you. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools.

Ad Preference Management

You have several options for managing your advertising experience:

• • Cookie settings: Manage cookies through our Cookie Policy page or your browser settings
• • Ad network settings: Visit individual advertising network websites to adjust your preferences
• • Browser controls: Use your browser's privacy settings to limit tracking and personalized advertisements
• • Industry opt-out tools: Use resources like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page

Opt-Out Procedures

If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising, you can adjust your cookie preferences through our website, modify your browser settings to block third-party cookies, or use industry-standard opt-out mechanisms. Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements entirely, but rather that the advertisements you see will be less tailored to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information helps them understand audience interests and deliver relevant advertisements. We do not control how third-party advertising networks use this information, and you should review their privacy policies for more details.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or similar regulations. These rights may include the right to access information collected about you, the right to request deletion of certain data, and the right to object to certain types of processing. For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.