Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Silkenthread, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising relationships and any financial arrangements that might influence the content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we approach advertising, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content.
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about our game development services while clearly disclosing any advertising or affiliate relationships that exist. This disclosure helps you make informed decisions about the information you receive from us.
Important Notice
This website may contain advertising content, affiliate links, or sponsored material. When you engage with certain links or make purchases through our recommendations, we may receive compensation. This compensation helps support our business operations and allows us to continue providing information about game development services.
Our recommendations and opinions remain our own, regardless of any compensation received. We only promote products, services, or partnerships that we believe offer genuine value to our audience.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
We may participate in affiliate marketing programs offered by various companies and platforms. These programs allow us to earn commissions by promoting products or services through special tracking links.
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or take a specified action, we may receive a commission from the merchant. This does not increase the price you pay and comes at no additional cost to you.
Commission-Based Recommendations
Some tools, platforms, or services we mention on our website may include affiliate links. We disclose these relationships clearly:
- Game Development Tools: Links to software, engines, or platforms we recommend may include affiliate codes
- Third-Party Services: References to hosting, analytics, or other business services may be affiliate links
- Educational Resources: Recommended courses, books, or training programs may earn us commissions
- Professional Services: Referrals to complementary service providers may involve affiliate arrangements
Product Recommendation Policy
Our approach to product and service recommendations:
- We only recommend products or services we have researched or used ourselves
- Affiliate relationships do not influence our honest assessment of quality or value
- We clearly identify when links are affiliate links
- We provide both affiliate and non-affiliate options where possible
- Our opinions remain independent regardless of compensation
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about all financial relationships. If we receive any form of compensation for mentioning a product, service, or company, we disclose this relationship clearly in the relevant content. This includes commissions, referral fees, free products, or any other consideration.
Sponsored Content
Paid Promotions
Occasionally, we may publish content that has been sponsored by third parties. Sponsored content is created in exchange for compensation from brands, companies, or service providers.
All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such. We use designations like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Paid Promotion" to identify this content. Sponsored content always reflects our genuine opinions and maintains our editorial standards.
Sponsored Post Guidelines
When we publish sponsored content:
- We clearly identify it as sponsored at the beginning of the content
- We maintain editorial control over the content and presentation
- We only accept sponsorships for products or services relevant to our audience
- We ensure the content provides genuine value to our readers
- We maintain the same quality standards as our regular content
Brand Partnership Disclosure
We may form ongoing partnerships with brands that align with our mission and values. These partnerships may involve various forms of compensation, including monetary payments, free products or services, or other benefits. We disclose all such partnerships clearly in any content related to partner brands.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Regardless of sponsorship status, all content on our website reflects our authentic assessment and experience. We do not publish content that misrepresents products, services, or our genuine opinions. If we cannot provide an honest, positive assessment of a sponsored product or service, we decline the sponsorship.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
Advertising Network Practices
- Behavioral Targeting: Ad networks may collect data about your browsing behavior to display personalized advertisements
- Cookie Usage: Advertising cookies track your interactions with ads and websites to improve ad relevance
- Data Collection: Networks may collect information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
- Third-Party Policies: Each advertising network operates under its own privacy policy
Ad Personalization
Advertisements displayed on our website may be personalized based on:
- Your browsing history and online behavior
- Demographic information inferred from your activities
- Your location and device information
- Previous interactions with advertisers
You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings or the advertising network's opt-out tools. See our Cookie Policy for more information about managing cookies.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the advertising you see. You can manage your ad preferences through:
- Browser cookie settings and privacy controls
- Advertising network opt-out mechanisms
- Platform-specific ad preference centers
- Third-party privacy tools and browser extensions
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to disable interest-based ads
- Use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
- Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
- Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser
- Visit individual advertising network websites to manage preferences
Opting out does not prevent all advertising, but ads will be less personalized to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include browsing history, search queries, interactions with advertisements, and device information. This data helps advertisers deliver more relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. You can limit this data collection through privacy settings and opt-out mechanisms.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations, you have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes, including the right to access, delete, and restrict processing of your data. See our Privacy Policy for complete information about your privacy rights.
FTC Compliance Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning endorsements and testimonials, we disclose that we may receive compensation for our recommendations, opinions, or reviews of products and services.
This disclosure applies to all forms of compensation, including monetary payments, free products, services, or any other consideration. We are committed to providing honest and unbiased information, and any compensation received does not influence our genuine assessment of products or services.
We follow FTC guidelines for disclosure and clearly identify paid relationships, sponsored content, and affiliate links throughout our website.
Editorial Independence
While we may receive compensation through advertising, affiliate relationships, or sponsorships, we maintain editorial independence in all our content. Our opinions, recommendations, and assessments are based on our professional expertise and honest evaluation.
We prioritize providing value to our audience over maximizing advertising revenue. If an advertising relationship conflicts with our commitment to transparency or quality, we decline the relationship.
Our reputation and the trust of our audience are more valuable than any individual advertising arrangement. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all our advertising relationships.
Questions About Advertising Disclosure
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or sponsored content, we encourage you to contact us. We're committed to transparency and will gladly provide additional information about any advertising relationships.
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