Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Program Participation

Painttis.fi Ky may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click certain links on our website and make purchases from third-party vendors or service providers.

These affiliate relationships may include, but are not limited to:

• Game development tools and software providers
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure services
• Educational resources and training programs
• Game asset marketplaces and design tools
• Technical services and platforms relevant to game development

Commission Structure

When you purchase products or services through our affiliate links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. The commission is paid by the seller or service provider, not by you.

Commission rates vary by program and product, typically ranging from 5% to 30% of the purchase price. These commissions help support our operations and allow us to continue providing information and services.

Product Recommendations

We only recommend products, services, or tools that we believe provide value to game developers. Our recommendations are based on:

• Personal experience and evaluation
• Industry reputation and reliability
• Relevance to game development needs
• Quality and performance standards

The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our honest assessment of any product or service. We provide candid opinions regardless of potential commission earnings.

Financial Relationship Transparency

We disclose affiliate relationships in several ways:

• Clear disclosure statements near affiliate links
• Notification when content contains affiliate links
• This dedicated advertising disclosure page
• Honest communication about any financial incentives

Identification of Sponsored Materials

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content, which is material that we are compensated to create or feature. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled with one of the following designations:

• "Sponsored Post" or "Sponsored Content"
• "Paid Partnership" or "Brand Partner"
• "In Partnership With [Brand Name]"
• Other clear and conspicuous disclosure statements

Sponsored Post Policies

Our sponsored content adheres to the following principles:

• We maintain editorial control over all sponsored content
• Sponsors cannot dictate our opinions or conclusions
• We only partner with brands relevant to game development
• All sponsored content must provide genuine value to our audience
• We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that don't align with our values

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into longer-term partnerships with brands in the game development industry. These partnerships may involve:

• Multiple sponsored posts or content series
• Product reviews or demonstrations
• Case studies using partner products
• Co-branded educational content

All brand partnerships will be disclosed, and we maintain our commitment to honest evaluation and authentic recommendations.

Content Authenticity

Despite compensation arrangements, we guarantee that:

• Our opinions remain independent and unbiased
• We will not misrepresent product capabilities or benefits
• We disclose both advantages and limitations
• Our experience and expertise guide all recommendations

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:

• Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager
• Other reputable advertising platforms
• Direct advertising relationships with industry partners

Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from our original content and editorial material.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Track your browsing activity across websites
• Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Measure advertising effectiveness and campaign performance
• Serve relevant ads related to game development and technology

For more information about cookies and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Advertising partners may collect information such as:

• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent viewing content
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country or city level)
• Previous interactions with advertisements

This information is used to deliver more relevant advertisements. You can manage ad personalization through your browser settings or advertising preference tools.

Ad Preference Management

You have control over the advertisements you see. Options include:

• Using browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Opting out of personalized advertising through industry tools
• Managing Google Ad Settings if Google advertising is used
• Installing ad-blocking browser extensions

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Use the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance tools (for EU users)
• Adjust your device settings for iOS or Android advertising preferences
• Manage cookies through our Cookie Policy page

Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see no advertisements—you may still see generic, non-personalized ads.

Data Collection for Advertising

Advertising partners collect data as described in their own privacy policies. We do not control or have access to all data collected by third-party advertisers. For information about their data practices, please review their respective privacy policies.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding advertising data:

• Right to access data collected about you
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to opt out of data collection for advertising
• Right to object to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights regarding our direct advertising practices, contact us using the information below. For third-party advertising data, contact the respective advertising network.