Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Compass may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or take a specific action, we may receive a commission or other form of compensation from the company or service provider.

These affiliate relationships allow us to continue providing free content and services to our visitors while supporting our operations.

Commission-Based Links

Some links on our website may be affiliate links. These links allow us to earn a commission when you:

• Click on the link and make a purchase
• Sign up for a service or subscription
• Complete a registration or application
• Take other qualifying actions as defined by the affiliate program

The commission we receive does not affect the price you pay. In many cases, you may even receive special discounts or offers through our affiliate relationships.

Product Recommendations

When we recommend products, services, or tools on our website, these recommendations may include affiliate links. We only recommend products and services that we believe may be valuable to our audience, based on:

• Personal experience with the product or service
• Research and evaluation of features and benefits
• Feedback from industry professionals and users
• Relevance to arcade game development and our market focus

While we may earn a commission from some recommendations, this does not influence our honest assessment of products and services.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We disclose our affiliate relationships in accordance with advertising regulations. When content includes affiliate links or recommendations for which we may receive compensation, we will clearly indicate this through disclosure statements or labels.

Identification of Paid Content

Sponsored content refers to material that has been paid for by an advertiser or brand partner. This may include:

• Sponsored blog posts or articles
• Paid product reviews
• Branded content and partnerships
• Sponsored social media posts
• Paid placements or features

All sponsored content is clearly labeled with terms such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar disclosures to ensure transparency.

Sponsored Post Labeling

We maintain clear and conspicuous labeling of sponsored content at the beginning of posts or in prominent locations. Our sponsored content disclosures include information about the sponsor and the nature of the financial relationship.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships when creating content that may be influenced by the partnership. Brand partnerships may involve:

• Ongoing collaborations with technology providers
• Strategic alliances with industry partners
• Promotional agreements with service providers
• Co-marketing arrangements

Content Authenticity

While we may receive compensation for sponsored content, we maintain editorial control over what we publish. We only work with brands and companies whose products or services we believe may be relevant and valuable to our audience. Sponsored content represents our honest opinions and experiences, even when compensation is involved.

Display Advertising Networks

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

• Google AdSense or similar display advertising platforms
• Programmatic advertising networks
• Direct advertising relationships with specific advertisers
• Contextual advertising services

These advertising networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to deliver more relevant advertisements.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. This practice is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to:

• Track which ads you have seen
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
• Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly

For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We strive to ensure that advertisements displayed on our website are relevant to our audience's interests. Ad personalization is based on aggregated data and browsing patterns rather than personally identifiable information, in accordance with privacy regulations.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the types of advertisements you see. You can manage your advertising preferences by:

• Adjusting your cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
• Using browser privacy settings to block or limit tracking
• Opting out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
• Using ad-blocking software (though this may affect your experience on our site)

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can:

• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Adjust your Google Ad Settings if we use Google advertising services
• Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads; it means the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect certain information for advertising purposes, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding the collection and use of your data for advertising purposes. These rights may include access to your data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of your data, and objection to certain processing activities. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.