Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when visitors click on certain links and make purchases or take specific actions. These programs help support our website operations and allow us to continue providing information about arcade game porting services.

Our Affiliate Disclosure

When we participate in affiliate programs, we ensure transparency through the following practices:

• • Commission-Based Links: Some links on our website may be affiliate links. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
• • Product Recommendations: Our recommendations are based on our professional experience and honest assessment. We only promote products, tools, or services we believe could be valuable to our audience.
• • Editorial Independence: Commission opportunities do not influence our professional opinions or the services we recommend. Our primary goal is providing accurate, helpful information.
• • No Price Increase: Using affiliate links does not increase the price you pay. In some cases, we may have special discount codes that actually reduce your costs.

Types of Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate programs related to:

• • Gaming development tools and software platforms
• • Arcade hardware and equipment suppliers
• • Technical resources and educational materials
• • Industry events, conferences, and professional services

Financial Relationship Transparency

We disclose that Port Master has financial relationships with some companies mentioned on our website. These relationships may include affiliate commissions, referral fees, or other forms of compensation. This disclosure is made in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

Identification of Sponsored Materials

We may occasionally publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or brand partnerships. When we do, we clearly identify these materials:

• • Clear Labeling: All sponsored content is clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language at the beginning of the content.
• • Visual Indicators: Sponsored posts may include visual indicators such as borders, background colors, or icons to distinguish them from organic content.
• • Disclosure Placement: Sponsorship disclosures appear prominently where they cannot be missed, typically at the top of the content.

Our Sponsored Content Policies

When creating sponsored content, we maintain these standards:

• • Editorial Control: We retain editorial control over all content on our website, including sponsored materials. We will not publish content that contradicts our values or misleads our audience.
• • Honest Opinions: Sponsored content reflects our genuine experiences and professional opinions. We only partner with brands we trust and believe offer value to our audience.
• • Relevance: We only accept sponsorships relevant to our industry and audience. Sponsored content aligns with the interests and needs of game developers and arcade operators.
• • Compliance: All sponsored content complies with FTC guidelines and applicable advertising regulations.

Brand Partnerships

We may engage in long-term partnerships with brands in the gaming and arcade industries. These partnerships may include ongoing collaborations, co-created content, or joint initiatives. All such partnerships are disclosed, and partner relationships do not compromise our commitment to providing accurate, valuable information to our visitors.

Display Advertising Networks

We may work with third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website:

• • Ad Networks: We may partner with advertising networks such as Google AdSense or similar services to serve ads that appear on our website.
• • Automated Placement: Some ads are placed automatically by advertising networks based on content relevance and user interests.
• • No Endorsement: The appearance of an ad on our website does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service unless specifically stated.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Regarding personalized advertising:

• • Interest-Based Ads: Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to display ads based on your browsing behavior and interests.
• • Cookie Usage: Advertising networks may place cookies on your device to track visits and deliver relevant ads. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
• • Data Collection: Advertising partners may collect information about your device, browser, and browsing activities to personalize ad delivery.
• • Third-Party Policies: Advertisers operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of advertising networks.

Remarketing and Retargeting

We may use remarketing services to advertise Port Master on other websites you visit. Remarketing cookies are used to display relevant ads based on your previous visit to our website. These ads are managed by third-party advertising platforms and are subject to their respective privacy policies.

Managing Advertisement Preferences

You have control over the advertising you see:

• • Cookie Management: You can manage or disable advertising cookies through our Cookie Preferences page or your browser settings.
• • Opt-Out Tools: Many advertising networks offer opt-out mechanisms. Visit the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance for industry-wide opt-out tools.
• • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
• • Ad Blockers: You may use ad-blocking software to limit advertising display, though this may affect your experience on some websites.

Your Privacy Rights

Regarding data used for advertising:

• • Access Rights: You can request information about data collected for advertising purposes.
• • Deletion Rights: You can request deletion of data collected through advertising technologies, subject to legal requirements.
• • Objection Rights: You can object to data processing for advertising purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Impact of Disabling Ads

Please note that disabling advertising and marketing cookies may result in less relevant ads being displayed. However, you will still see ads; they just may not be tailored to your interests. Disabling advertising does not affect your ability to access our core content and services.