Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Echoplex, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our participation in affiliate programs, sponsored content arrangements, third-party advertising networks, and how these relationships may influence the content and recommendations we provide.
We are committed to maintaining honesty and integrity in all our communications. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
Echoplex participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help us maintain and improve our services while providing you with valuable information about game development tools, software, and resources.
Participation in affiliate programs includes partnerships with software vendors, game development tool providers, hosting services, and other technology platforms relevant to our industry.
Commission-Based Link Disclosure
When you click on certain links to products or services on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the seller at no additional cost to you. These commission-based arrangements allow us to continue offering free content and resources while earning revenue from our recommendations.
Important: The price you pay for products or services is not affected by our affiliate relationships. Whether you use our affiliate link or visit the seller directly, the price remains the same.
Product Recommendation Standards
Our product and service recommendations are based on genuine evaluation and professional experience. We maintain strict standards for what we recommend:
- We only recommend tools and services we have personally used or thoroughly researched
- Affiliate relationships do not influence our honest assessment of products
- We clearly disclose when links are affiliate links or when we may earn commissions
- We prioritize quality and relevance over commission potential
- We update recommendations based on changing product quality and industry standards
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about all financial relationships that could influence our content. If we have received compensation, products, or services from a company we mention, we will clearly disclose this relationship. Our goal is to ensure you can make informed decisions with full knowledge of any potential biases or conflicts of interest.
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
Paid Content Identification
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled and identified with appropriate disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement."
Sponsored content undergoes the same editorial standards as our regular content. While we are compensated for sponsored posts, we maintain editorial independence and only partner with brands that align with our values and serve our audience's interests.
Sponsored Post Labeling Practices
We adhere to FTC guidelines for sponsored content disclosure:
- Clear and conspicuous labeling at the beginning of sponsored content
- Honest disclosure of compensation arrangements
- Distinction between editorial and sponsored content
- Transparent communication about brand relationships
Brand Partnership Disclosures
Our brand partnerships may include ongoing relationships with companies in the game development industry. These partnerships help us provide valuable content and resources to our audience. We disclose all material partnerships and maintain editorial independence in our content creation process, ensuring our recommendations serve your best interests.
Content Authenticity Commitment
Despite financial relationships with brands, we are committed to providing authentic, honest, and valuable content. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our editorial opinions or compromise our professional integrity. Our first responsibility is to our audience, and we will only promote products and services that meet our quality standards.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include Google AdSense, Media.net, or other reputable advertising platforms. These advertisements help support our operations and allow us to continue providing free content and resources.
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests. We do not control the content of these advertisements or the practices of the advertising networks.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may engage in behavioral targeting, which involves tracking your online activities across different websites to serve personalized advertisements. This practice is common across the internet and helps advertisers show more relevant ads to users.
Your Control: You can manage advertising preferences and opt out of behavioral targeting through your browser settings or by using industry opt-out tools provided by organizations like the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies to track user behavior and deliver targeted advertisements. These cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages visited on our website and time spent on pages
- Click patterns and interaction with advertisements
- Browser type, device information, and IP address
- Demographic information and interest categories
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising helps ensure you see advertisements that are relevant to your interests. While we strive to work with reputable advertising partners who respect user privacy, we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party advertisers to understand their data collection and use practices.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have several options for managing your advertising experience on our website:
- Adjust cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
- Opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools
- Install browser extensions to manage advertising
- Review and adjust privacy settings on advertising platforms
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page. These industry tools allow you to manage preferences across multiple advertising networks. Please note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements, but they will be less personalized.
Data Collection for Advertising
Third-party advertising networks collect data to serve personalized ads. You have the right to understand what data is collected and how it is used. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of advertising networks to learn about their data practices and your rights under privacy regulations such as CCPA and GDPR.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding advertising data collection, including rights to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and European users have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Contact us to exercise these rights.
Testimonials, Reviews, and Endorsements
Authentic Testimonials: All testimonials and reviews displayed on our website represent genuine feedback from actual clients. We do not fabricate or significantly alter testimonials. Individual results may vary, and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes for all clients.
Compensation Disclosure: Some testimonials may come from clients who received discounted services or other considerations in exchange for their feedback. Any such arrangements will be disclosed where applicable.
Third-Party Review Platforms: We may display reviews from third-party platforms such as Google Reviews or industry-specific review sites. These reviews are collected and displayed in accordance with the respective platform's terms of service.
Endorsement Standards: Any endorsements of our services comply with FTC guidelines. If we compensate someone for an endorsement, we clearly disclose this relationship. We do not make misleading claims or guarantee specific results.
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising relationships, industry practices, or regulatory requirements. We will post any updates on this page and update the "Last Updated" date accordingly.
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us through our website. We are committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns you may have about our advertising arrangements.