ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE
Last updated: November 14, 2025
At Retro Spark, we believe in transparency and honesty in all our business practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains our relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and affiliate programs, as well as how we may be compensated for certain content or recommendations on our website.
We are committed to complying with Federal Trade Commission guidelines and other applicable advertising standards to ensure our disclosures are clear, prominent, and easy to understand.
AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS
Affiliate Program Participation
Retro Spark participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.
Affiliate links may be included in blog posts, resource recommendations, tool suggestions, or other content where we reference third-party products or services that we believe may be beneficial to our audience.
Commission Structure
When you purchase products or services through our affiliate links, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. The commission we earn varies by merchant and product category, and does not influence the price you pay.
We only recommend products, services, and tools that we have personally evaluated or that we believe will provide value to our audience. Our affiliate relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity or influence our honest assessments.
Product Recommendations
All product and service recommendations on our website are based on our professional experience in arcade game development, genuine assessment of quality and value, and relevance to our audience's needs. We maintain editorial independence and do not allow affiliate relationships to dictate our content or recommendations.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Paid Promotions
From time to time, Retro Spark may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertorials. These are pieces of content that have been commissioned or compensated by third-party brands, companies, or organizations.
All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such with disclosures like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or similar language at the beginning of the content. We ensure these disclosures are prominent and easily noticeable to our readers.
Sponsored Post Guidelines
We maintain strict editorial standards for sponsored content:
- • All sponsored content must be relevant to our audience and align with our values
- • We reserve the right to decline sponsored content that does not meet our quality standards
- • Sponsored content must be factually accurate and provide value to readers
- • We maintain editorial control over how sponsored content is presented
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into longer-term partnerships with brands that align with our mission in the retro gaming and arcade development space. These partnerships allow us to create valuable content while maintaining our commitment to transparency. All partnership arrangements are disclosed appropriately within the relevant content.
THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to serve targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. We do not have direct control over the specific advertisements displayed through these networks.
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertisers and advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to show you advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. This involves:
- • Collecting data about your visits to our website and other websites
- • Using cookies and similar technologies to track your online activity
- • Serving personalized advertisements based on inferred interests
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising-related cookies may be placed on your device by us or our advertising partners to facilitate targeted advertising. You can learn more about these cookies and how to manage them in our Cookie Policy. You also have the option to opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROLS
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the types of advertisements you see on our website. You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings, by using cookie management tools, or through industry opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising networks. Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer advertisements, but rather that the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can:
- • Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- • Configure your browser to block or limit third-party cookies
- • Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising associations
- • Enable Do Not Track settings in your web browser
Data Collection for Advertising
When you interact with advertisements on our website, information about your interaction may be collected by advertising partners. This data may include click behavior, time spent viewing ads, and other engagement metrics. For more information about how your personal data is collected and used, please review our Privacy Policy.
FTC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Retro Spark is committed to compliance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines regarding endorsements, testimonials, and advertising disclosures. We adhere to the FTC's requirements for clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections with advertisers and sponsors.
When we have a financial relationship with a product, service, or company mentioned on our website, we disclose that relationship in accordance with FTC guidelines. This includes affiliate relationships, sponsored content arrangements, and any other material connections that could affect the credibility of our content.
Our goal is to provide honest, valuable content while being transparent about any financial relationships that exist. We believe this approach serves both our audience and our advertising partners by maintaining trust and credibility.
EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE
While we engage in affiliate marketing and may publish sponsored content, our editorial decisions remain independent. We do not allow advertising relationships to influence our honest opinions, recommendations, or the objectivity of our content.
Our recommendations are based on our professional expertise in arcade game development, genuine evaluation of products and services, and what we believe will provide the most value to our audience. We maintain the right to decline advertising or sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or meet our quality standards.
When we critique or review products, whether or not there is an affiliate relationship, we provide honest assessments based on our experience and professional judgment. Our commitment to our audience's trust takes precedence over any commercial relationships.
UPDATES TO THIS DISCLOSURE
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, new affiliate relationships, or modifications to applicable regulations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising relationships and disclosures. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated disclosure.
QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR ADVERTISING PRACTICES?
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, affiliate programs, or sponsored content policies, please contact us.
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