Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Player Insights participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases through our website. These affiliate relationships help support our research operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

When we include affiliate links, we do so because we genuinely believe the products or services may be valuable to our audience. Our participation in an affiliate program does not influence our research findings or professional recommendations.

How Affiliate Commissions Work

• • Commission-Based Compensation: We receive a percentage of sales or a fixed fee when visitors make purchases through our affiliate links
• • No Additional Cost: Using our affiliate links does not increase the price you pay. In some cases, we may be able to provide exclusive discounts or promotions
• • Tracking Technology: Affiliate relationships are tracked through cookies and tracking codes to properly attribute commissions
• • Multiple Partners: We may participate in affiliate programs with various companies in the gaming industry, research tools sector, and related fields

Types of Affiliate Partnerships

Our affiliate relationships may include partnerships with:

• ✓ Research software and analytics tool providers
• ✓ Game development resources and educational platforms
• ✓ Industry publications and professional organizations
• ✓ Hardware and equipment suppliers for game development
• ✓ Professional services relevant to our industry

Our Recommendation Policy

We maintain strict standards for product and service recommendations. We only recommend products or services that we have personally evaluated, believe to be of high quality, and think would genuinely benefit our audience. Our professional research methodology and analytical approach extend to our affiliate recommendations. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not compromise our commitment to providing honest, evidence-based recommendations.

Sponsored Content Identification

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or branded material created in partnership with companies. All sponsored content is clearly labeled and identified to ensure transparency. You will see clear disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" on any content that has been financially compensated.

Sponsored content is created in collaboration with our partners but maintains our editorial standards and commitment to accuracy. We retain editorial control over sponsored content and ensure it provides value to our audience.

Content Labeling Practices

• • Clear Disclosure: All sponsored posts feature prominent disclosure statements at the beginning of the content
• • Visual Indicators: Sponsored content may include visual badges or distinctive formatting to differentiate it from regular content
• • Partner Identification: We clearly identify the sponsoring partner or advertiser in all paid content
• • Consistent Standards: All sponsored content follows consistent labeling practices across our website

Brand Partnership Disclosures

We may enter into brand partnership agreements with companies in the gaming and research industries. These partnerships may involve content creation, event participation, research collaboration, or promotional activities. Any content influenced by these partnerships will be clearly disclosed. Our brand partnerships are selected based on alignment with our values and relevance to our audience's interests.

Content Authenticity Guarantee

While we may accept compensation for sponsored content, we never compromise our professional integrity or research standards. All opinions expressed in sponsored content reflect our genuine assessment. We maintain full editorial control and will not publish content that conflicts with our professional judgment or misleads our audience. Our reputation for accurate, evidence-based research is paramount and guides all content decisions.

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include Google AdSense, media buying platforms, or other advertising services. These third-party services may collect data about your browsing behavior to display relevant advertisements.

Third-party advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information for ad targeting purposes. We do not control these third-party technologies or their data collection practices. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information about managing advertising cookies.

Behavioral Targeting Disclosure

Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing behavior and interests. This process, known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising, involves:

• • Collection of data about pages you visit and links you click
• • Creation of interest profiles to show relevant advertisements
• • Cross-site tracking through cookies and similar technologies
• • Personalization of ads based on inferred interests

Advertising Cookies and Tracking

Advertising networks may place cookies on your device to track your browsing activity and serve targeted advertisements. These cookies help advertisers measure ad effectiveness and deliver relevant content. You can manage advertising cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference center. For detailed information about cookies used for advertising purposes, please visit our Cookie Policy page.

Ad Personalization Practices

We work with advertising partners that may personalize ads based on your demographic information, interests, and browsing behavior. This personalization aims to show you advertisements more relevant to your interests. However, we respect your privacy choices and provide options to limit personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools or by adjusting your privacy settings.

Managing Ad Preferences

You have several options for managing your advertising experience:

• ✓ Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or limit advertising cookies
• ✓ Cookie Preferences: Use our cookie preference center to manage advertising cookie consent
• ✓ Opt-Out Tools: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out pages
• ✓ Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions that block advertisements

Advertising Opt-Out Procedures

If you wish to opt out of targeted advertising, you have several options:

Google Ads Settings: Visit your Google Ads Settings to control personalized advertising from Google

Industry Opt-Out Pages: Use industry-standard opt-out tools to limit behavioral advertising across multiple networks

Do Not Track: Enable Do Not Track signals in your browser, though not all advertisers honor these signals

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising networks may collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser information, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This information is used to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements. While we work with reputable advertising partners, we do not control their data collection practices. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Under various privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal data collected for advertising purposes. These rights may include access, deletion, correction, and portability of your data. To exercise these rights or learn more about your privacy protections, please contact us or review our Privacy Policy. We are committed to respecting your privacy choices and will work to honor your preferences regarding advertising and data collection.