Advertising Disclosure
At Coppervine, we believe in transparency regarding our advertising relationships and how we may be compensated for recommendations or partnerships. This disclosure explains our advertising practices and any financial arrangements that may influence content presented on our website.
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to maintaining trust with our visitors by being transparent about any financial relationships that may exist between Coppervine and third parties. When we recommend products, services, or partners, we disclose any compensation we may receive.
Our recommendations are based on genuine assessment of value and alignment with our standards, regardless of compensation arrangements. We prioritize honesty and our visitors' best interests in all content decisions.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Coppervine may participate in affiliate marketing programs with select companies and services. When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission or referral fee.
How Affiliate Links Work: Some links on our website contain special tracking codes that identify traffic coming from our site. If you complete a qualifying action (such as making a purchase), the company may pay us a percentage of the sale or a fixed referral fee.
No Additional Cost: Affiliate relationships do not affect the price you pay. You pay the same amount whether you use our affiliate link or access the service directly.
Disclosure Practice: We clearly disclose when links are affiliate links or when content may generate commission. Look for statements like "affiliate link" or "we may earn commission" near relevant content.
Commission-Based Recommendations
Some tools, services, or products we reference may provide us with commission if you choose to use them. This financial arrangement does not compromise the integrity of our recommendations.
Selective Partnerships: We only establish affiliate relationships with companies and products we genuinely believe offer value and align with our professional standards.
Honest Assessment: Our opinions about products and services remain independent, even when affiliate relationships exist. We provide truthful evaluations regardless of compensation.
Editorial Independence: Financial arrangements do not influence our editorial content or compromise our commitment to providing accurate, useful information.
Product Recommendation Policies
When recommending tools, software, or services to clients or visitors, we consider multiple factors including functionality, reliability, pricing, and suitability for specific use cases. If we have an affiliate relationship with a recommended product, this will be clearly disclosed.
We recommend products we believe genuinely serve our audience's needs. The existence of an affiliate relationship is secondary to the product's merit and appropriateness for the intended purpose.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish content that has been sponsored or paid for by third parties. All sponsored content is clearly identified as such to maintain transparency with our audience.
Clear Labeling: Sponsored content is labeled with clear indicators such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar designations at the beginning of the content.
Editorial Standards: Even when content is sponsored, it must meet our editorial standards for quality, accuracy, and relevance to our audience.
Control and Approval: We maintain editorial control over sponsored content. Sponsors may not dictate content that misrepresents facts or contradicts our values.
Sponsored Post Policies
When we accept sponsored content opportunities, we ensure alignment with our audience's interests and our professional focus on game development and creative services.
Relevance Requirements: Sponsored content must be relevant to our audience and related to our areas of expertise in game development, creative production, or adjacent fields.
Value Standards: We only accept sponsorships from companies whose products or services we believe provide genuine value to our audience.
Disclosure Timing: Sponsored content disclosures appear prominently at the beginning of the content, not hidden at the end or in fine print.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
If we establish ongoing partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships when relevant. Long-term partnerships do not compromise our ability to provide honest assessments or critical feedback when appropriate.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
All content on our website, whether sponsored or organic, reflects our genuine perspectives and professional standards. We do not publish misleading content or false claims regardless of financial compensation.
Our reputation depends on maintaining trust with our audience. Financial arrangements never justify compromising accuracy or integrity in content we publish.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads based on browsing behavior.
How Display Ads Work: Third-party networks may track your visits to our site and other sites to provide targeted advertising based on your interests.
Network Policies: Advertising networks operate under their own privacy policies and advertising standards. We select networks that maintain professional standards and respect user privacy.
Ad Relevance: We work with networks that attempt to show relevant, appropriate advertisements. However, we cannot control every ad that appears and encourage users to report inappropriate content.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
Targeting Methods: Advertising networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing patterns.
Personal Information: These networks typically do not collect personally identifiable information like your name or email address through their advertising technology.
Cookie Controls: You can manage advertising cookies through our Cookie Policy settings or through your browser preferences.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertising aims to show you more relevant content based on your interests. This is accomplished through analysis of browsing behavior and demographic information. You can opt out of personalized advertising through cookie settings or industry opt-out tools.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Managing Ad Preferences
You have control over how advertising technologies are used when you visit our website. Several options exist for managing your advertising preferences.
Cookie Settings: Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage cookie preferences, including those used for advertising purposes.
Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies or all cookies entirely through privacy settings.
Advertising Opt-Out: Industry organizations provide opt-out tools for behavioral advertising. Search for "NAI opt-out" or "DAA opt-out" to find these resources.
Opt-Out Procedures
If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising while continuing to see generic advertisements, you can use browser settings or industry-provided tools.
Browser-Level Blocking: Configure your browser to reject third-party cookies or enable "Do Not Track" signals.
Network-Specific Opt-Outs: Many advertising networks provide their own opt-out mechanisms accessible through their websites.
Effect of Opt-Out: Opting out typically means you will still see advertisements, but they will be less targeted to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Advertising networks may collect data about your interactions with our website for targeting purposes. This data collection is subject to the network's privacy policy and your advertising preferences.
We do not directly share personally identifiable information with advertising networks. Any data collection by networks occurs through their own tracking technologies subject to their policies.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under various privacy regulations including GDPR, you have rights regarding data used for advertising purposes. These include rights to access, rectification, erasure, and objection to processing. See our Privacy Policy for detailed information on exercising these rights.
Regulatory Compliance
We comply with applicable advertising disclosure regulations, including guidelines from regulatory authorities regarding transparency in advertising and endorsements.
Our disclosure practices are designed to ensure visitors understand when content may be influenced by financial arrangements and can make informed decisions about recommendations they encounter on our website.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or wish to report concerns about advertising content on our website, please contact us.
We take advertising transparency seriously and welcome feedback that helps us maintain trust with our audience.
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