Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Ridgeline, we believe in maintaining complete transparency with our visitors and clients. This Advertising Disclosure explains our practices regarding advertising, sponsored content, affiliate relationships, and any financial arrangements that may influence the content on our website.

We are committed to providing honest, accurate information about our services and industry insights. This disclosure is designed to help you understand when content may be influenced by advertising or affiliate relationships, in accordance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Ridgeline may participate in affiliate marketing programs and maintain partnerships with companies whose products or services we recommend. Here's what you need to know about these relationships:

Our Product Recommendation Policy

When we recommend products, services, or tools related to arcade game development:

• We base recommendations on our professional experience and industry knowledge
• We strive to provide balanced perspectives, including potential drawbacks
• Financial incentives do not influence our honest assessments
• We clearly disclose when a link may result in compensation

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

From time to time, Ridgeline may publish sponsored content or paid promotional material. We maintain strict standards for any sponsored content:

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnership agreements with companies in the arcade and entertainment industries. These partnerships help support our work while allowing us to share valuable resources and insights with our audience. Any content resulting from brand partnerships will be clearly identified as such.

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Our website may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. Here's what you should know:

Display Advertising

• We may use advertising services such as Google AdSense or similar platforms
• These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve targeted advertisements
• We do not control the content of these advertisements
• Third-party advertisers are responsible for the accuracy of their ad content

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Advertising networks may use information about your browsing behavior to show you more relevant advertisements. This process, known as behavioral targeting, may involve:

• Collection of data about your visits to our website and other websites
• Use of cookies to track your interests and preferences
• Delivery of targeted advertisements based on your browsing history

For more information about how we use cookies and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Controls

You have several options for controlling your experience with advertising on our website:

FTC Compliance

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. This means:

• All material connections between us and product/service providers are clearly disclosed
• Testimonials represent actual experiences and are not fabricated
• Endorsements reflect our genuine opinions and evaluations
• Disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and placed near relevant claims

Updates 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 changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.