Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 30, 2024
At Hexmoth, we believe in complete transparency regarding any advertising, sponsorships, or affiliate relationships that may exist on our website. This disclosure is intended to inform you about how we may earn income and ensure you can make informed decisions about the content you consume.
In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines and European advertising standards, we are committed to disclosing any material connections between our content and the products or services we discuss. This page explains our advertising practices in detail.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
Hexmoth may participate in affiliate marketing programs with various technology providers, software vendors, and game development tool manufacturers. This means we may earn commissions when visitors click on certain links and make purchases through those links.
Commission-Based Recommendations
When we recommend tools, software, or services that are part of affiliate programs, we may receive compensation if you choose to purchase through our links. This compensation comes at no additional cost to you and does not influence the final price you pay.
We want to assure you that affiliate relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity. We only recommend products and services that we believe will provide genuine value to our audience, whether or not an affiliate relationship exists.
Product Recommendation Policy
Our recommendations are based on:
- Personal experience using the products or services
- Thorough research and evaluation of alternatives
- Relevance to our audience's needs in game development
- Quality, reliability, and customer support standards
- Fair pricing and value for money considerations
We prioritize honesty over commission earnings and will clearly state when content includes affiliate links.
Financial Transparency
Any financial relationships with companies whose products or services we discuss will be disclosed clearly within the relevant content. We maintain editorial independence and will never allow advertising relationships to compromise the accuracy or integrity of our content.
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, paid posts, or branded collaborations. Any such content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" at the beginning of the article or post. This ensures complete transparency about the nature of the content.
Sponsored Post Guidelines
All sponsored content on our website adheres to these principles:
- Clear and prominent disclosure of sponsorship at the top of content
- Honest and accurate representation of products or services
- Compliance with applicable advertising regulations and standards
- Maintenance of editorial control over content quality and messaging
- Alignment with our audience's interests and needs
Brand Partnership Disclosure
We may enter into partnership agreements with technology companies, game development platforms, or related businesses. These partnerships may include compensation for content creation, product reviews, case studies, or promotional activities. All such relationships will be disclosed transparently.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Even in sponsored content, we maintain our commitment to authenticity. We reserve the right to provide honest opinions and will not misrepresent products or services to satisfy sponsors. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any sponsorship deal.
Third-Party Advertising and Analytics
Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver targeted ads based on your browsing behavior across multiple websites.
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertising partners may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising.
The information collected through this process does not typically include personally identifiable information but may include device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing patterns.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. For detailed information about how we use cookies, including advertising cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We may work with advertising partners who use your data to personalize the ads you see across different websites and platforms. This personalization aims to show you content that is more relevant to your interests, but you have the right to control these practices.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have several options to control the advertisements you see:
- Adjust your cookie preferences on our Cookie Policy page
- Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
- Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out platforms
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out tool. Note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads entirely, but the ads you see will be less targeted to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include browsing behavior, device information, and demographic data. For complete details about data collection and your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have rights regarding how your data is used for advertising, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us through our contact page.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to maintaining your trust through honest and transparent advertising practices. If you ever have questions about our advertising relationships or content, we encourage you to reach out to us directly.
This disclosure will be updated as our advertising practices evolve. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising on our website.