ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE
At Arcade Labs, we believe in complete transparency regarding our business relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and how we maintain editorial integrity while operating a sustainable business.
Last updated: October 26, 2025
We comply with advertising disclosure requirements and guidelines set forth by relevant regulatory authorities.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to maintaining transparency about our business practices and revenue sources. This disclosure is intended to help you understand:
- ▸When and how we may earn compensation from recommendations or links
- ▸Our relationships with third-party companies and platforms
- ▸How advertising relationships may influence content on our website
- ▸The steps we take to maintain editorial independence
Affiliate Relationships and Programs
What Are Affiliate Relationships?
Arcade Labs may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service. These affiliate relationships help support our operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.
Importantly, using affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the provider.
▸ How Affiliate Links Work
When we recommend products, services, or platforms that we believe may be valuable to our audience, we may include affiliate links. Here's how they work:
Commission-Based Compensation
We may receive a commission if you make a purchase or sign up through our affiliate links. The commission rate varies by program and product type.
No Additional Cost to You
Affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant or service provider, not by you. Your purchase price remains the same.
Disclosure of Relationships
We clearly identify affiliate relationships where appropriate and disclose when content may result in compensation.
▸ Product Recommendation Policy
Our affiliate relationships do not compromise our recommendations. We maintain the following standards:
- •We only recommend products and services we believe offer genuine value
- •Our opinions are based on research, testing, and industry knowledge
- •We disclose material connections with companies whose products we recommend
- •We provide honest assessments regardless of commission structure
- •We will not recommend products solely because they offer higher commissions
▸ Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe in being upfront about our business relationships. Where applicable, we disclose when we have a material financial relationship with companies or products we discuss. This includes ongoing partnerships, sponsorships, or any arrangements that go beyond standard affiliate programs.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. When we do, such content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or with similar disclosure language.
Sponsored content is material that a company or brand has paid us to create and publish. While the advertiser may provide guidelines or topics, we maintain editorial control over the content to ensure it meets our quality standards and provides value to our audience.
▸ Sponsored Post Labeling Policy
We adhere to the following labeling practices for sponsored content:
- ▸Clear and prominent disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
- ▸Visual indicators such as tags, badges, or banners identifying paid content
- ▸Disclosure of the sponsoring brand or company
- ▸Transparent language that clearly communicates the commercial nature of the content
▸ Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into brand partnerships or ongoing relationships with companies, we disclose these relationships where relevant. This includes:
▸ Content Authenticity Guarantee
Even in sponsored content, we maintain our standards for accuracy, usefulness, and authenticity. All sponsored content must:
- •Provide genuine value to our audience
- •Align with our brand and content standards
- •Be factually accurate and not misleading
- •Reflect our authentic voice and perspective
Third-Party Advertising Networks
▸ Display Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These ads help support our operations and allow us to provide free content to our audience.
Advertising Networks: We work with reputable advertising networks such as Google AdSense and similar platforms. These networks may display contextual or interest-based advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
▸ Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities in order to provide targeted advertisements. This practice is known as behavioral or interest-based advertising.
- ▸Advertising networks may track your visits to our site and other websites
- ▸This information helps display ads that may be more relevant to your interests
- ▸We do not control the data collection practices of these networks
- ▸You can opt out of targeted advertising through browser settings or industry tools
▸ Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners use cookies to:
- •Recognize your browser or device across multiple websites
- •Build a profile of your interests for targeted advertising
- •Measure ad performance and effectiveness
- •Prevent repetitive display of the same advertisements
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
▸ Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising aims to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This is based on information collected about your online activities over time and across different websites and services. While we believe personalized ads can provide a better user experience, we respect your right to opt out of such tracking.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
▸ Ad Preference Management
You have options to control the advertising you see:
- ▸Manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- ▸Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- ▸Use advertising industry opt-out tools for behavioral advertising
- ▸Configure privacy settings on advertising platforms like Google
▸ Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of targeted advertising:
- •Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust advertising cookie preferences
- •Use browser extensions or privacy tools to block tracking
- •Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser settings
- •Visit industry opt-out pages for additional control options
Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; it means the ads you see will be less personalized.
▸ Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include:
- •Pages you visit on our website
- •Links you click and content you view
- •Time spent on pages and navigation patterns
- •Device information and browser type
- •Approximate geographic location based on IP address
▸ Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights regarding advertising and data collection under laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or similar regulations. For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Editorial Independence
While advertising and affiliate relationships help support our business, they do not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We maintain a clear separation between advertising and editorial operations:
- ▸Advertisers cannot purchase positive reviews or editorial coverage
- ▸Our recommendations are based on merit, not compensation
- ▸We disclose all material relationships that could affect objectivity
- ▸We maintain honest assessments even for products with affiliate programs
- ▸Editorial decisions are made independently of business relationships
Regulatory Compliance
We strive to comply with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to:
- ▸Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
- ▸Industry standards for disclosure of material connections
- ▸Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regulations
- ▸Data protection regulations regarding advertising practices
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or advertising relationships. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure or business relationships, please contact us:
Email: info@building-arcade.com
Phone: +1 614-364-8829
Or visit our contact page to send us a message.