At Frosthollow, we believe in complete transparency about our advertising relationships and how we generate revenue. This disclosure outlines all advertising activities, partnerships, and sponsored content that may appear on our website or in our communications.
We are committed to maintaining trust with our visitors and clients. This means being upfront about any financial relationships that could influence the content we create or the recommendations we make.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
We may participate in affiliate marketing programs offered by various companies and platforms. When we include affiliate links in our content, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or sign up for a service through these links.
How Affiliate Links Work:
• You click on a link or recommendation on our website
• The link contains a unique tracking code that identifies the referral from our site
• If you make a purchase or sign up, we may receive a commission
• The commission does not increase the cost to you
• Your purchase experience and pricing remain the same
Commission-Based Recommendations
Some tools, services, or products we mention or recommend may provide us with compensation if you choose to use them. This includes but is not limited to:
• Game development tools and software
• Hosting services and platforms
• Analytics and marketing services
• Educational resources and courses
• Professional services and consultancies
Product Recommendation Policies
While we may earn commissions from affiliate relationships, our recommendations are based on genuine assessment and professional judgment. We only recommend products, services, or tools that we believe offer value to our audience. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our honest evaluation or professional opinion.
Financial Relationship Transparency
Whenever we discuss or recommend a product or service where we have a financial relationship, we strive to make this clear through appropriate disclosures. This helps you understand any potential conflicts of interest and make informed decisions about the information we provide.
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
Identification of Paid Content
We may publish sponsored content, paid articles, or promotional materials from time to time. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled with one or more of the following indicators:
• "Sponsored" label
• "Paid Partnership" disclosure
• "Advertisement" notice
• "Promoted Content" tag
• Clear statement of sponsorship
• Brand partner identification
• Compensation disclosure
• Visual distinction from regular content
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
When we create content in partnership with a brand or receive compensation for content creation, we maintain editorial integrity while clearly disclosing the relationship. Sponsored posts are marked at the beginning of the content and remain clearly distinguishable from our independent editorial content throughout.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into partnerships with brands, platforms, or service providers in the game development industry. These partnerships might include:
• Collaborative content creation arrangements
• Product review opportunities with provided samples
• Event sponsorships or speaking engagements
• Beta testing or early access programs
• Ambassador or partner program relationships
In all cases, we disclose these relationships and maintain our commitment to honest, useful information.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored or part of a partnership, we maintain control over what we publish. We do not allow sponsors to dictate our opinions or conclusions. Our assessments, reviews, and recommendations reflect our genuine professional judgment, regardless of any financial arrangement.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include but are not limited to:
• Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager
• Programmatic advertising platforms
• Contextual advertising services
• Direct advertising partnerships
These networks may display advertisements based on your browsing history, interests, and demographics. The ads shown are not necessarily endorsed by us and are selected by the advertising network's algorithms.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities for the purpose of delivering targeted advertisements. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
• Track ad impressions and clicks
• Measure ad campaign effectiveness
• Personalize ad content based on your interests
• Prevent showing the same ad too frequently
• Understand user engagement with advertisements
For more information about how we use cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We use advertising services that personalize ads based on data collected about your online activities. This helps show you advertisements that are more likely to be relevant and useful to you. You have control over ad personalization through your browser settings and cookie preferences, as well as through industry opt-out tools.
User Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options to manage and control the advertisements you see:
Cookie Settings
Use our cookie management tools to control advertising cookies. You can disable or limit advertising cookies while still allowing essential website functionality.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. You can also use privacy-focused browser extensions to limit tracking.
Ad Network Opt-Out
Many advertising networks provide their own opt-out mechanisms. You can typically access these through the ad network's privacy settings or through industry opt-out portals.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your advertising preferences
Use your browser's privacy settings to block third-party cookies
Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out pages
Use ad-blocking software or browser extensions
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
When you visit our website, advertising networks may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used to serve relevant advertisements. For detailed information about data collection practices, 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 privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include the ability to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. Contact us if you wish to exercise these rights or have questions about how advertising data is handled.
FTC Compliance and Legal Requirements
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and other applicable regulations regarding advertising disclosure. This includes:
• Clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections
• Honest and truthful advertising representations
• Appropriate labeling of sponsored content
• Disclosure of affiliate relationships where relevant
• Transparent communication about financial incentives
Editorial Independence
While we may have advertising relationships and partnerships, we maintain editorial independence in our content creation. Our opinions, recommendations, and assessments are based on professional judgment and genuine evaluation, not on advertising arrangements.
We do not allow advertisers or partners to influence our editorial decisions, review conclusions, or service recommendations. Our primary commitment is to provide valuable, accurate information to our audience.
Questions and Updates
If you have questions about our advertising practices, specific disclosures, or would like more information about our advertising relationships, please contact us through our contact page.
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website. The date at the top of this page indicates when this disclosure was last updated.