Advertising Disclosure
At Ember, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and commercial partnerships. This disclosure outlines how we handle advertising, affiliate relationships, and sponsored content.
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to maintaining trust with our visitors and clients by being open about our commercial relationships. This disclosure is provided in accordance with consumer protection regulations and best practices for online transparency.
Key Principles:
- All advertising relationships are clearly disclosed
- We maintain editorial independence in our recommendations
- Financial relationships do not compromise the integrity of our services
- We comply with all applicable advertising disclosure regulations
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
Ember may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links or make purchases through our website, we may receive a commission from the merchant or service provider. These affiliate relationships include:
Technology Partners
Software tools and development platforms we recommend may provide affiliate commissions
Service Providers
Third-party services relevant to arcade game development may include affiliate arrangements
Educational Resources
Courses, books, or learning platforms we reference may have affiliate relationships
Equipment Vendors
Hardware or equipment suppliers may provide referral compensation
How Affiliate Commissions Work
When affiliate relationships exist:
- You pay the same price as you would when purchasing directly from the provider
- The merchant or service provider pays us a small commission for the referral
- These commissions help support our operations and content creation
- We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are valuable
Editorial Independence
Our recommendations and content are never influenced by the potential for affiliate commissions. We maintain complete editorial independence and only recommend products, services, or resources that we believe provide genuine value. If we recommend something, it's because we think it's worth considering, not because of any financial arrangement.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or accept paid promotions. When we do, such content will be clearly identified as:
Labeled with clear disclosure statements such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
Visually distinguished from editorial content through design elements or placement
Accompanied by disclosure of the sponsoring party where appropriate
Sponsored Content Policies
Our approach to sponsored content:
- We retain editorial control over all sponsored content
- Sponsors cannot dictate the content of articles or reviews
- We only accept sponsorships from companies and products we believe align with our values
- All sponsored content must provide genuine value to our audience
- We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that don't meet our standards
Brand Partnerships
We may form long-term partnerships with brands that align with our mission of creating welcoming arcade game experiences. These partnerships will always be disclosed, and we maintain independence in how we discuss or present partner products and services.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Advertising Networks We Use
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to serve relevant advertisements.
How Third-Party Ads Work
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertisers may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you.
Cookie Usage
Advertising networks use cookies to track your online activity and deliver personalized ads. See our Cookie Policy for more information.
Ad Networks
We may work with reputable advertising networks that comply with industry standards for online advertising.
Our Control Over Ads
While we carefully select advertising partners, we do not have complete control over the specific ads that appear on our site through third-party networks. We do, however, maintain policies regarding acceptable advertising content and reserve the right to block or remove ads that don't meet our standards.
Your Rights and Controls
Managing Your Ad Experience
You have several options for controlling your advertising experience:
Cookie Settings
You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page or your browser settings
Ad Blockers
You may use browser extensions or ad blocking software to control advertisements
Opt-Out Tools
Many advertising networks provide opt-out mechanisms for personalized advertising
Do Not Track
You can enable Do Not Track settings in your browser (though not all services honor these requests)
Data Collection for Advertising
Information collected for advertising purposes may include:
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on different pages
- Browser type and device information
- General geographic location
- Referral sources
For more detailed information about data collection and use, please see our Privacy Policy.
Regulatory Compliance
Advertising Standards
We strive to comply with all applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including:
Truth in Advertising
We ensure all advertising claims are truthful, not misleading, and substantiated when necessary
Clear Disclosure
Material connections and financial relationships are clearly and conspicuously disclosed
Consumer Protection
We adhere to consumer protection laws regarding advertising and marketing practices
International Considerations
As a Swedish company operating internationally, we make efforts to comply with advertising regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate and where our visitors are located.
Questions and Updates
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or regulatory requirements. We will post the updated disclosure on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our advertising practices or this disclosure, please contact us:
Ember
Email: info@emb-er.com
We will respond to your inquiry promptly and transparently.