Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 28, 2024
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Cipher, we believe in complete transparency about our business relationships and advertising practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn income through various advertising and affiliate relationships, and how we maintain editorial integrity while doing so.
We are committed to providing honest, accurate information about our services while being transparent about any financial relationships that may influence the content we publish.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Relationships?
Affiliate relationships are business arrangements where we may receive compensation when visitors click on certain links or purchase products or services through our recommendations. This compensation helps support our business operations and allows us to continue providing valuable content and services.
Our Affiliate Practices
- Honest Recommendations: We only recommend products, services, or tools that we believe will provide value to our audience, regardless of whether we receive compensation.
- Clear Disclosure: When content contains affiliate links, we clearly disclose this relationship to our audience.
- No Additional Cost: Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay for products or services.
- Editorial Independence: Our recommendations are based on merit, not commission rates.
Types of Affiliate Programs
We may participate in various affiliate programs, including:
- • Technology and software partnerships related to arcade game development
- • Hardware and equipment vendors for arcade deployments
- • Professional services and tools we use in our work
- • Educational resources and training materials
Sponsored Content
Identification of Sponsored Content
Sponsored content refers to material that has been paid for by a third party. We clearly identify all sponsored content through:
- • Clear labeling at the beginning of the content (e.g., "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "In collaboration with")
- • Transparent disclosure of the sponsoring entity
- • Visual indicators when applicable
Editorial Standards for Sponsored Content
We maintain strict editorial standards for all sponsored content:
- • Authenticity: All opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect our genuine views and experiences.
- • Quality: Sponsored content meets the same quality standards as our non-sponsored content.
- • Relevance: We only accept sponsorships from companies whose products or services are relevant to our audience.
- • Disclosure: We never hide the sponsored nature of content from our audience.
Brand Partnerships
From time to time, we may enter into brand partnerships or ambassador relationships with companies in the arcade gaming industry. These relationships will always be disclosed when relevant, and our recommendations will remain based on merit and value to our clients.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your browsing behavior to provide relevant advertisements. Common advertising networks we may use include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- • Professional advertising platforms relevant to our industry
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Track your browsing behavior across websites
- • Build a profile of your interests
- • Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
- • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
For more information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, please see our Cookie Policy.
Advertising Standards
We maintain control over the types of advertisements displayed on our website and reject advertisements that are misleading, inappropriate, or not relevant to our audience. However, we cannot always control the specific ads shown by third-party networks.
Your Rights and Controls Regarding Advertisements
Managing Your Advertising Preferences
You have several options to control the advertisements you see:
- • Cookie Settings: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.
- • Ad Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser's privacy settings.
- • Do Not Track: Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals, though not all websites honor these requests.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of behavioral advertising:
- Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
- Use browser extensions designed to block tracking cookies
- Adjust your browser's privacy and cookie settings
- Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your preferences
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads; you will simply see ads that are less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Information that may be collected for advertising purposes includes your IP address, device information, browsing history on our site, and interaction with advertisements. For complete details about data collection, please review our Privacy Policy.
Regulatory Compliance
FTC Guidelines Compliance
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. This means:
- • We clearly disclose any material connections between us and the products or services we recommend
- • We ensure that all claims and representations are truthful and substantiated
- • We disclose compensation received for endorsements or recommendations
- • We maintain documentation of our advertising relationships
Our Editorial Independence
While we may receive compensation through various advertising and affiliate relationships, our editorial content remains independent. This means:
- Our recommendations are based on our professional judgment and expertise, not on commission rates or advertising relationships
- We provide honest assessments of products and services, including both positive and negative aspects
- We prioritize our audience's interests and needs above all else
- We maintain the right to decline advertising or affiliate opportunities that don't align with our values or serve our audience
Updates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or relationships. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we earn income and our commitment to transparency.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have any questions about our advertising practices or this disclosure, please contact us:
Email: info@ciph-er.com
Phone: +65 6223 4817