Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: December 15, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Stormcloud, we believe in maintaining transparent relationships with our visitors and clients. This Advertising Disclosure explains our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and any financial arrangements that may influence the content on our website.
We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information while being clear about any commercial relationships that exist. This disclosure helps you make informed decisions about the information and recommendations you encounter on our site.
Affiliate Relationships and Programs
Affiliate Program Participation
Stormcloud may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or take a specified action, we may receive a commission or referral fee. These affiliate relationships help support our operations while providing you with valuable resources and recommendations.
How Affiliate Relationships Work
- When you click an affiliate link and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you
- The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate links or not
- Commissions earned help us maintain and improve our website and services
- We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value
Our Recommendation Policy
While we may receive compensation through affiliate relationships, our recommendations are based on:
- ✓ Our genuine assessment of product or service quality and relevance
- ✓ Alignment with our values of sustainability and thoughtful development
- ✓ Potential value and benefit to our clients and visitors
- ✓ Professional experience and expertise in the arcade development industry
Sponsored Content and Partnerships
Sponsored Content Identification
Any content that is sponsored, paid for by advertisers, or created in partnership with brands will be clearly labeled as such. We believe in transparency and want you to know when content is influenced by commercial relationships.
How We Label Sponsored Content
- • Clear disclosure at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
- • Use of terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
- • Visual indicators to distinguish sponsored content from editorial content
- • Transparency about the nature of the business relationship
Brand Partnerships
We may engage in partnerships with brands, manufacturers, or service providers that align with our mission and values. These partnerships may include:
- • Product reviews of hardware or software relevant to arcade development
- • Technical content featuring partner solutions
- • Joint educational resources or industry insights
- • Collaborative projects that benefit our community
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Advertising Services Used
We may work with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.
How Third-Party Advertising Works
- Advertising networks collect data about your website visits and interests
- This data is used to show you relevant advertisements across the web
- You can control ad personalization through your browser settings and our Cookie Policy
- Third-party advertisers are subject to their own privacy policies
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Some advertisements on our site may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests. This practice, known as behavioral targeting, helps advertisers show you more relevant ads. Key points about behavioral advertising:
- • Targeting is based on cookies and similar tracking technologies
- • No personally identifiable information is used without your consent
- • You can opt out of personalized advertising through our Cookie Policy settings
- • Generic, non-personalized ads may still be displayed if you opt out
User Rights and Advertisement Controls
Your Advertising Choices
You have several options to control your advertising experience on our website:
Ad Preference Management
You can manage your advertising preferences through our Cookie Policy page, where you can opt in or out of different types of advertising cookies and tracking.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Opt-Out Tools
You can use industry opt-out tools and browser extensions designed to help manage online advertising preferences and tracking.
Privacy Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding data collected for advertising purposes, including the right to access, delete, or restrict processing of your data.
FTC Compliance and Legal Requirements
Stormcloud complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and other applicable regulations regarding advertising disclosure. Our practices include:
- Clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections with advertisers
- Honest and truthful representations in all advertising and endorsements
- Transparency about financial arrangements that could affect content objectivity
- Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations
- Regular review and updates to ensure ongoing compliance
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, advertising relationships, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated by:
- • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- • Posting a notice on our website
- • Email notification where appropriate
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our advertising practices, disclosure policies, or want to report a concern, please contact us:
Email: info@storm-clo-ud.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.