At Mistvale, we believe in complete transparency regarding any financial relationships that could influence the content presented on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains our policies on affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising practices.
We maintain editorial independence and integrity in all our communications. When we recommend products, services, or resources, we do so based on their technical merit and relevance to game development, regardless of any commercial relationship.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Mistvale may participate in affiliate programs with various software vendors, platform providers, and tool manufacturers relevant to game development. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate relationships help support our ability to provide free educational content and technical resources to the game development community.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
Links to external products or services may contain affiliate tracking codes. These links typically direct to:
•Game development tools and software platforms
•Technical resources and educational materials
•Professional services and development platforms
•Hardware and equipment relevant to game development
Product Recommendation Policies
Our recommendations are based on technical assessment and professional experience, not commission rates. We only recommend products and services that:
•Meet professional quality standards for game development
•Provide genuine value to developers and technical teams
•Have been evaluated or used in our own work
•Align with our technical standards and methodologies
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have an affiliate relationship with a company whose products or services we mention, we disclose this relationship. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our honest assessment of technical capabilities, performance, or suitability for specific use cases.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Any content created in exchange for compensation is clearly marked as sponsored, promoted, or paid content. This includes:
•Sponsored blog posts or articles
•Paid product reviews or technical assessments
•Compensated case studies or implementation examples
•Promotional content for partners or clients
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Sponsored content is labeled prominently at the beginning of the post with clear indicators such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Promoted Content." These labels ensure readers can immediately identify content created as part of a commercial arrangement.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into brand partnerships or collaborative relationships with technology companies, platform providers, or tool vendors, we disclose these partnerships when relevant to the content being presented. Our technical standards and editorial judgment remain independent regardless of partnership status.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even in sponsored content, our technical assessments remain honest and unbiased. We maintain editorial control over all published content and reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that conflict with our professional standards or technical integrity.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include Google AdSense, industry-specific ad platforms, or other reputable advertising services. Advertisers do not influence our editorial content or technical recommendations.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to display targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. This behavioral targeting helps deliver more relevant advertisements but does not affect the content or recommendations we provide.
For more information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, please review our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks may place cookies on your device to track ad performance, prevent duplicate ad displays, and measure campaign effectiveness. You can manage your advertising cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management interface.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising uses information about your interests and browsing behavior to show more relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your privacy settings or by using industry opt-out tools provided by advertising associations.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
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•Managing cookie preferences through our cookie settings page
•Adjusting browser settings to block third-party cookies
•Using browser extensions to control advertising trackers
•Opting out of personalized advertising through industry tools
•Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
•Configure your browser to reject third-party cookies
•Enable privacy-focused browser extensions or settings
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Advertising networks may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed to deliver targeted advertisements. This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks and our own Privacy Policy.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection under regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws. These rights may include access to your data, deletion requests, and restrictions on data processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
FTC Compliance
Mistvale complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We clearly disclose material connections between our company and the products, services, or companies we mention when such connections exist.
Our disclosures are designed to be clear, conspicuous, and easy to understand. We place disclosures near the relevant content to ensure readers can easily identify commercial relationships before making decisions based on our recommendations.
Questions About Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or disclosure policies, please contact us. We are committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns you may have.
You can reach us through our contact form or at the contact information provided in our footer.