Advertising Disclosure

Dev Suite is committed to transparency in all our business relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and partnership arrangements, and how we maintain editorial independence while doing so.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

We believe our users deserve to know when content is influenced by commercial relationships. This disclosure page explains how we earn revenue from advertising and partnerships, and how these relationships may affect the content we present.

We follow Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding disclosures and strive to maintain the trust you place in us by being forthright about our business practices.

Our goal is to provide valuable information and services while maintaining transparency about any financial relationships that may exist.

Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate Program Participation

Dev Suite participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. Affiliate programs we may participate in include:

  • Software development tool providers and platforms
  • Game development engine marketplaces
  • Educational course platforms for developers
  • Technical documentation and resource services
  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers

Commission-Based Links

When we include affiliate links on our website, we may receive a commission if you make a purchase through that link. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether or not you use our affiliate link.

Important: We only recommend tools, services, and resources that we genuinely believe will benefit arcade game developers. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our honest assessments or recommendations.

Product Recommendations

Our product recommendations are based on:

  • Personal experience with the products and services
  • Research into product features, capabilities, and user reviews
  • Relevance to arcade game development workflows
  • Quality standards we maintain for all recommendations
  • Feedback from our professional network and users

While we may earn commissions from affiliate links, we never recommend products solely for financial gain. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any affiliate commission.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When we have a financial relationship with a product or service we mention, we make reasonable efforts to disclose that relationship clearly. This may include affiliate links, partnerships, sponsorships, or other arrangements where we receive compensation.

Sponsored Content

Paid Promotions

Dev Suite may occasionally publish sponsored content or paid promotions from third parties. When we do:

  • We clearly label all sponsored content with disclosure statements
  • Sponsors do not dictate our editorial opinions or assessments
  • We maintain editorial independence in all sponsored content
  • We only accept sponsorships from relevant, reputable companies
  • Sponsored content is clearly distinguishable from regular content

Sponsored Post Labeling

All sponsored posts, articles, or content will be clearly marked with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar clear indicators at the beginning of the content. This ensures you can immediately identify content that involves a paid relationship.

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnerships with brands and companies in the development tools industry. These partnerships may involve:

  • Compensation for featuring or reviewing products
  • Provision of free products or services for evaluation
  • Joint content creation or educational initiatives
  • Event sponsorships or collaborative projects

All such partnerships are disclosed appropriately, and our editorial opinions remain independent.

Content Authenticity

Our Guarantee: Even when content is sponsored, we maintain full editorial control. Sponsors cannot dictate what we say about their products or services. If we accept sponsorship, it means we believe the product or service has genuine value for arcade game developers.

We reserve the right to decline sponsorships or partnerships that do not align with our values or that we believe would not benefit our audience.

Third-Party Advertising

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 relevant to developers
  • Direct advertising relationships with technology companies

These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. This practice is called behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising.

You can opt out of behavioral advertising by adjusting your cookie preferences on our Cookie Policy page or through your browser settings.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to:

  • Track advertisement performance and engagement
  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Prevent showing you the same advertisements repeatedly
  • Understand user demographics and preferences

For detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

Personalized advertising helps ensure that the advertisements you see are relevant to your interests. We work with advertising partners who use data about your online activities to deliver personalized advertisements. You have control over these personalization practices through our cookie management tools.

Your Rights and Controls

Advertisement Preferences

You have several options for managing your advertising experience:

  • Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
  • Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
  • Use browser privacy extensions or ad blockers
  • Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

  • Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
  • Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
  • Configure Google Ad Settings for Google-served ads
  • Adjust settings through our Cookie Policy page

Note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements; it means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes may include your browsing behavior, device information, IP address, and interaction with advertisements. This data is used to improve ad targeting and measure campaign effectiveness. You can control data collection through your cookie preferences.

Privacy Regulation Rights

Under various privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA), you may have additional rights regarding data used for advertising, including the right to access, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Editorial Independence

While we may earn revenue through advertising and affiliate relationships, our editorial content remains independent. Our recommendations, reviews, and assessments are based on merit, not on financial relationships.

We maintain a clear separation between advertising and editorial content. Our content decisions are made to serve our audience's interests, not to satisfy advertisers.

If you ever feel that our advertising relationships have compromised our editorial integrity, we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us maintain the trust and transparency we value.

FTC Compliance

Dev Suite complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials. We make good faith efforts to:

  • Clearly disclose material connections with advertisers and partners
  • Provide honest and accurate representations of products and services
  • Ensure that sponsored content is clearly identified
  • Base claims on truthful and substantiated information
  • Update disclosures when relationships change

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about our advertising practices or this disclosure, please contact us:

Dev Suite

6543 Developer Drive, Code District

Seattle, WA 98109

Email: info@dev-sui-te.com

Phone: +1 (206) 493-7528