ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE
GameForge Studio maintains transparency in all advertising relationships and marketing communications. This disclosure outlines our commitment to honest, ethical advertising practices.
Transparency Commitment
GameForge Studio is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and honesty in all our advertising and marketing communications. We believe that clear disclosure of business relationships, sponsorships, and financial arrangements serves the best interests of our students and the broader game development community.
This advertising disclosure explains how we handle affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, third-party advertising, and other marketing relationships. Our goal is to provide you with complete information so you can make informed decisions about our educational services and any products or services we may recommend.
Compliance Note: This disclosure complies with FTC guidelines for advertising transparency and EU consumer protection regulations applicable to educational services.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Educational Software Partnerships
GameForge Studio maintains affiliate relationships with several educational technology providers and software companies relevant to game development education:
- Unity Technologies: Educational licensing partnerships and certified training provider status
- Epic Games (Unreal Engine): Authorized training center designation and curriculum collaboration
- Development Tools: Affiliate relationships with providers of IDEs, asset stores, and development software
- Learning Platforms: Partnerships with online education platforms for expanded course delivery
Commission-Based Recommendations
When we recommend products, services, or educational resources, some recommendations may include affiliate links or partnership arrangements:
- Financial Disclosure: We receive commissions or referral fees for certain product recommendations
- Editorial Independence: All recommendations are based on educational value and student benefit, not commission rates
- Clear Labeling: Affiliate links and sponsored recommendations are clearly marked as such
- Alternative Options: We always provide multiple options, including non-affiliate alternatives when available
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about all financial relationships that may influence our content or recommendations:
- Revenue Sharing: Some partnerships involve revenue sharing arrangements for student enrollments
- Sponsored Equipment: Occasionally, we receive complimentary software licenses or hardware for evaluation purposes
- Conference Partnerships: We may receive speaking fees or sponsorships from industry events and conferences
- Investment Disclosure: We do not hold financial investments in companies we recommend unless specifically disclosed
Sponsored Content and Brand Partnerships
Content Identification
All sponsored content is clearly identified using one or more of the following labels:
- • "Sponsored by [Brand Name]"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
- • "Promotional Content"
Partnership Criteria
We only enter partnerships with brands that align with our educational mission:
- • Relevance to game development education
- • Quality and reliability of products/services
- • Alignment with our educational values
- • Benefit to our student community
Editorial Integrity
Our editorial policies ensure content authenticity:
- • Honest opinions and genuine experiences
- • Disclosure of any limitations or drawbacks
- • Independence in content creation
- • Right to decline partnerships that don't serve students
Content Authenticity
All sponsored content maintains educational value:
- • Real-world applications and examples
- • Practical learning outcomes
- • Honest assessment of tools and resources
- • Focus on student benefit over commercial interest
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display relevant advertisements to website visitors:
Network Partners
- • Google AdSense and Ad Manager
- • Industry-specific ad networks
- • Educational platform partnerships
- • Contextual advertising services
Ad Content Standards
- • Family-friendly and professional content
- • Relevance to game development audience
- • No misleading or deceptive advertisements
- • Compliance with industry advertising standards
Behavioral Targeting and Data Usage
Third-party advertising networks may use various data collection methods for targeted advertising:
Data Collection Methods
- • Cookies and web beacons
- • IP address and geographic location
- • Device information and browser type
- • Page views and interaction patterns
Privacy Controls
- • Opt-out options for behavioral targeting
- • Cookie management tools
- • Privacy policy compliance
- • User consent mechanisms
User Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preferences
Manage your advertising preferences through our cookie settings and third-party ad network controls.
Opt-Out Procedures
Disable targeted advertising through browser settings, ad network opt-out tools, or our privacy controls.
Questions & Concerns
Contact us directly with any questions about our advertising practices or to report inappropriate content.
Contact Information
For questions about our advertising policies, partnership opportunities, or to report concerns about advertising content, please contact us: