Advertising Disclosure

At Sim Arcade, we believe in transparency regarding our business relationships and advertising practices. This disclosure explains how advertising and affiliate relationships may influence the content on our website.

Effective Date: October 22, 2025

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

We are committed to maintaining honest and transparent relationships with our audience. This page outlines how we handle advertising, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content. Our goal is to provide you with clear information so you can make informed decisions.

All advertising relationships and financial arrangements are disclosed in accordance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines and applicable advertising standards.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Affiliate relationships are business arrangements where we may receive compensation for referring customers to third-party products or services. When you click on certain links or purchase products through our recommendations, we may earn a commission.

This compensation comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our ability to provide valuable content and services.

How We Handle Affiliate Links

We may participate in affiliate programs with companies whose products or services we believe may be valuable to our audience. When we include affiliate links, we strive to:

  • Clearly identify when links are affiliate links
  • Only recommend products or services we believe provide value
  • Maintain editorial independence in our recommendations
  • Provide honest assessments based on actual experience or research

Financial Relationship Transparency

We want to be clear that while we may receive compensation through affiliate relationships, this does not influence the objectivity of our content. Our recommendations are based on what we genuinely believe will benefit our audience, and we only partner with companies whose values align with ours.

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Identification of Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. When we do, we will clearly identify such content with labels such as:

  • Sponsored Post
  • Paid Partnership
  • Promotional Content
  • Advertisement
  • Sponsored by [Brand Name]

Brand Partnership Policies

When working with brands on sponsored content, we adhere to the following principles:

  • Editorial Control: We maintain editorial control over sponsored content to ensure it meets our quality standards
  • Value Alignment: We only partner with brands whose values align with our commitment to quality and integrity
  • Honest Opinions: Sponsored content will always reflect our honest opinions and experiences
  • Clear Disclosure: Sponsored relationships will be clearly disclosed at the beginning of the content

Content Authenticity Guarantee

Even when content is sponsored, we guarantee that all information is accurate, well-researched, and genuinely useful to our audience. Sponsorship does not compromise the integrity or quality of our content.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide targeted advertising about goods and services that may interest you.

This type of advertising is sometimes called interest-based advertising or online behavioral advertising. It allows advertisers to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.

Advertising Network Policies

Third-party advertising partners may use technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information. The information gathered through these technologies:

  • Helps determine which advertisements to display based on your interests
  • Measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Is subject to the privacy policies of those advertising networks
  • May be used across different websites and platforms

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other browsing activities. This information is typically aggregated and does not personally identify you unless combined with other data you've provided.

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

You have control over how advertising affects your experience on our website:

Opt-Out Options

  • Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
  • Use browser extensions that block advertising trackers
  • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
  • Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page

Ad Preference Management

You can manage your advertising preferences through:

  • Your browser's privacy settings
  • Third-party opt-out platforms like the Digital Advertising Alliance
  • Individual advertising network preference centers
  • Our Cookie Policy page where you can adjust consent settings

Impact of Opting Out

Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Additionally, opting out may need to be repeated if you clear your browser cookies or use different devices.

Privacy Rights Under Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data under regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws. These rights may include the ability to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your data used for advertising purposes.

FTC Compliance Statement

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements, testimonials, and advertising disclosure. All material connections between Sim Arcade and any product, service, or brand mentioned on this website will be clearly and conspicuously disclosed.

This includes:

  • Financial relationships with product or service providers
  • Free products or services received for review purposes
  • Affiliate commissions or referral fees
  • Sponsored content or paid partnerships
  • Any other material connections that might affect our content

Questions About Our Advertising Practices

If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or how we handle sponsored content, please contact us:

Email: info@sim-arcade.com

Phone: +1 (303) 694-5827

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices.