Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Evergreen, we believe in complete transparency regarding any advertising relationships, partnerships, or sponsored content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may generate revenue through various advertising methods and partnerships, ensuring you can make informed decisions about the information you receive.

We are committed to maintaining the trust you place in us by clearly disclosing any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website. This disclosure complies with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and applicable advertising regulations.

Our primary focus remains providing valuable information about sustainable arcade game development. Any advertising or sponsored relationships are secondary to this mission and do not compromise our commitment to quality and authenticity.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Affiliate relationships are partnerships where we may receive compensation when you click on certain links or make purchases through links on our website. This compensation helps support our operations and allows us to continue providing valuable content.

Affiliate Program Participation

Evergreen may participate in affiliate programs with various technology providers, software platforms, and service vendors relevant to arcade game development. When we recommend products or services through affiliate links, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase.

Commission-Based Link Explanations

Some links on our website may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you when you make a purchase through these links. These commissions help offset the costs of maintaining our website and creating content.

Product Recommendation Policies

We only recommend products, services, and tools that we genuinely believe offer value to our audience. Our recommendations are based on our professional experience and assessment of quality, not solely on potential commission earnings. We strive to provide honest, balanced reviews regardless of affiliate status.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When we have a financial relationship with a company or product we discuss, we will clearly disclose this relationship. Your trust is more important to us than any commission, and we are committed to maintaining editorial independence in all our content.

Important Note: The price you pay for any product or service remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor. Affiliate commissions do not increase your cost.

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 activity. Common advertising networks we may use include Google AdSense and other reputable advertising platforms.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing behavior and interests. This is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising. Here's what you should know:

Third-party advertisers may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites
This information may be used to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you
We do not control third-party advertising networks or their data collection practices
You can opt out of behavioral advertising through various industry opt-out mechanisms

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to track your browsing activity and serve relevant ads. For detailed information about our cookie usage, including advertising cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We may participate in personalized advertising programs that use information about your interests to show you more relevant ads. You can control ad personalization through your browser settings and by managing your cookie preferences on our website.

User Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the types of advertisements you see. You can manage your ad preferences through various means, including adjusting your cookie settings on our website, using browser privacy controls, and opting out through industry preference centers.

Opt-Out Procedures

You can opt out of personalized advertising in several ways:

Adjust your cookie preferences on our website through our cookie management tool
Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at networkadvertising.org/choices
Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at optout.aboutads.info
Enable "Do Not Track" or similar settings in your web browser
Use browser extensions or plugins that block advertising trackers

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected for advertising purposes, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This data helps advertisers deliver more relevant ads. For more information about data collection, please see our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include accessing, deleting, or restricting the use of your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

FTC Compliance Statement

This website adheres to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements, testimonials, and advertising disclosures. We comply with the FTC's requirement to clearly and conspicuously disclose material connections between ourselves and the companies, products, or services we discuss or recommend.

In accordance with FTC guidelines:

We disclose when we have received compensation or products in exchange for reviews or endorsements
We clearly identify sponsored content and paid partnerships
We make disclosures in a clear and conspicuous manner that is easily noticeable by readers
We ensure that disclosures are placed in locations where they are likely to be noticed and understood

Editorial Independence

While we may receive compensation through advertising, affiliate relationships, or sponsored content, we maintain editorial independence. Our opinions, reviews, and recommendations are based on our professional experience and honest assessment.

We will not compromise the integrity of our content for financial gain. When we disagree with a sponsor or advertiser, we reserve the right to express our honest opinion. We do not guarantee positive coverage in exchange for advertising or sponsorship.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or to comply with updated regulations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices.