Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Visual Craft participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

Commission-Based Links

Some links on our website may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links at no additional cost to you. These links help us:

• • Maintain and improve our website and services
• • Create valuable content and resources for our community
• • Continue offering free information and guidance
• • Support the ongoing development of our services

Product Recommendation Policy

We maintain strict standards for any products or services we recommend. Our recommendations are based on our professional experience, research, and genuine belief that these offerings will benefit our audience. We do not recommend products solely because of potential affiliate commissions, and we always prioritize the best interests of our clients and community.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When we have a financial relationship with a company or service we mention, we will clearly disclose this relationship. This includes affiliate partnerships, sponsorships, or any other compensation arrangements. We believe transparency builds trust, and we are committed to being open about these relationships.

Identification of Paid Content

Any content that is sponsored or paid for by third parties will be clearly identified as such. We use clear labels including:

• • "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" labels
• • Clear disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
• • Transparent identification of paid promotional content
• • Visual indicators or badges to distinguish paid content

Sponsored Post Labeling

When we publish content that has been sponsored by a brand or company, we ensure it is clearly labeled at the top of the content. We maintain editorial independence even in sponsored content and only work with brands that align with our values and serve our audience's interests.

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may form partnerships with brands and companies in the creative and gaming industries. These partnerships may include:

• • Sponsored content creation and promotion
• • Product reviews and feature demonstrations
• • Joint ventures and collaborative projects
• • Ambassador or advocacy relationships

All such partnerships will be disclosed clearly to maintain transparency with our audience.

Content Authenticity

We maintain full editorial control over all content we create, including sponsored content. Our professional opinions and recommendations are not influenced by compensation. We only partner with brands and services that we believe offer genuine value to our audience.

Display Advertising

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

• • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• • Display and banner advertising networks
• • Programmatic advertising platforms
• • Contextual advertising services

These advertising networks serve targeted ads based on your browsing history and preferences.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior across websites to serve more relevant advertisements. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks use cookies to track which ads you've seen, how often you've seen them, and whether you've clicked on them. This information helps serve more relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.

Ad Personalization Practices

We use advertising platforms that personalize ads based on:

• • Your previous visits to our website
• • Your browsing history across other websites
• • Demographic information and interests
• • Geographic location and device type

Ad Preference Management

You have several options to control the advertisements you see:

• • Manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• • Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
• • Use ad-blocking browser extensions or tools
• • Opt out through industry opt-out platforms like NAI or DAA

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage advertising preferences
• 2. Adjust Google Ad Settings if you use Google services
• 3. Visit Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page
• 4. Visit Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page

Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads; you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our site, third-party advertising networks may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This information is used to serve targeted ads and measure advertising performance. For detailed information about data collection, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws. These rights may include the right to access your data, request deletion, or opt out of data sales. Contact us to exercise these rights.