Advertising Disclosure

Participation in Affiliate Programs

Quartzbloom may participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and subsequently make purchases or sign up for services through those links.

These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable information about game development services. However, we only promote products, services, and platforms that we believe may be genuinely useful to our audience.

Commission-Based Link Disclosure

Some links on our website may be affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain and improve our website and services.

We strive to clearly identify affiliate links where appropriate. However, you should assume that some links on our site may be affiliate links, particularly those directing you to:

• • Game development tools and software platforms
• • Educational resources and training materials
• • Third-party services that complement our offerings
• • Platform partnerships and integration services

Product Recommendation Policies

When we recommend products, services, or platforms, we do so based on:

• • Our professional experience and expertise in game development
• • Research into tools and services relevant to our industry
• • Feedback from clients and industry professionals
• • The potential value these offerings provide to game developers

While affiliate relationships may influence which products we feature, we maintain editorial independence and only recommend products and services we believe have genuine merit.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We believe it's important for you to understand that financial relationships exist between Quartzbloom and certain companies whose products or services we may reference. These relationships do not compromise our integrity or the quality of information we provide, but we acknowledge they may create the appearance of bias.

Identification of Paid Content

From time to time, Quartzbloom may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. When we do so, we will clearly identify such content with appropriate disclosures such as:

• • "Sponsored," "Paid Promotion," or "Advertisement" labels
• • Clear disclosure statements at the beginning of articles
• • Visual indicators that distinguish sponsored content from editorial content

Sponsored Post Labeling Policies

Any article, review, or content that has been compensated by a third party will be clearly labeled as sponsored content. We maintain editorial standards even for sponsored content and will only publish material that:

• • Provides genuine value to our readers
• • Aligns with our focus on game development
• • Meets our quality standards for accuracy and usefulness
• • Does not mislead or deceive our audience

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into partnerships with game development platforms, tool providers, or other companies in the gaming industry. These partnerships may involve financial compensation, free access to products or services, or other benefits. We will disclose such relationships when they may influence content on our website.

Content Authenticity Guarantees

Whether content is sponsored or organic, we commit to:

• • Providing accurate and truthful information
• • Maintaining our professional standards and expertise
• • Clearly distinguishing between opinion and fact
• • Never publishing content we believe is harmful or misleading

Display Advertising Networks

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

• • Google AdSense or other Google advertising products
• • Other programmatic advertising platforms
• • Industry-specific ad networks relevant to game development

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Collect information about your browsing activities
• • Deliver advertisements tailored to your interests
• • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• • Track conversions and user engagement with advertisements

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 serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. These cookies help advertisers deliver more relevant ads to you and improve the advertising experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.

Ad Personalization Practices

We and our advertising partners may use your personal information to personalize the advertisements you see. This personalization is based on factors such as your browsing history, demographic information, and expressed interests. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through various industry opt-out mechanisms.