Advertising Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Hollowmere, we believe in complete transparency regarding any commercial relationships that may influence the content on our website. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we handle affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and advertising practices to ensure you have full knowledge of any potential conflicts of interest.

We are committed to maintaining your trust by clearly identifying any content that is influenced by commercial arrangements. This disclosure is provided in accordance with consumer protection guidelines and advertising standards.

Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate Program Participation

Hollowmere may participate in affiliate programs with various companies whose products or services we reference on our website. When you click on certain links to external websites or services and make a purchase or take a qualifying action, we may receive a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to you.

Types of Affiliate Relationships

Our affiliate relationships may include but are not limited to:

• • Development Tools and Software: We may earn commissions when recommending game engines, development frameworks, or professional software tools.
• • Educational Resources: Links to courses, tutorials, or educational platforms may generate affiliate revenue.
• • Hardware and Equipment: Recommendations for development hardware or gaming equipment may include affiliate links.
• • Third-Party Services: References to hosting providers, analytics tools, or other business services may be affiliate relationships.

Our Product Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe provide value to our audience. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our assessment of a product's quality or suitability. Our recommendations are based on our professional experience, research, and understanding of our audience's needs.

If we recommend a product or service, it is because we believe it offers genuine value, regardless of whether we earn a commission from that recommendation. We maintain editorial independence and will clearly disclose when content includes affiliate links.

Sponsored Content

Identification of Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content, which includes articles, posts, or other materials created in partnership with or paid for by third-party companies. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "Advertisement," or with similar transparent language at the beginning of the content.

Sponsored Post Labeling

When we publish sponsored content, we ensure it is clearly distinguished from our regular editorial content through:

• • Clear labeling at the top of sponsored articles or posts
• • Disclosure of the sponsoring company or brand
• • Transparent acknowledgment of the commercial relationship
• • Distinct formatting or visual indicators where appropriate

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into brand partnerships with companies whose products or services align with our values and our audience's interests. These partnerships may involve:

• • Collaborative content creation with partner brands
• • Product reviews or demonstrations of partner products
• • Joint webinars, workshops, or educational content
• • Case studies or success stories featuring partner solutions

All brand partnerships will be disclosed clearly, and we maintain editorial control over any content we publish, ensuring it meets our quality standards and provides genuine value to our audience.

Content Authenticity

While we may receive compensation for sponsored content, we maintain full editorial control and only agree to partnerships that align with our values and serve our audience's interests. We will not compromise the accuracy or integrity of our content for commercial gain. If our assessment of a sponsored product or service changes, we will update or remove the content accordingly.

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 collect information about your browsing behavior across multiple websites to serve you targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Behavioral Targeting

Third-party advertising partners may use information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising. You can learn more about behavioral targeting and how to opt out by visiting industry opt-out pages.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising networks and partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:

• • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
• • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
• • Understand how you interact with advertisements

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

Ad Personalization Practices

When we use advertising services that support personalized ads, we comply with all applicable advertising standards and consumer protection regulations. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings, our cookie management tools, or industry opt-out mechanisms.

Your Rights and Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over how advertising technologies are used on our website. You can manage your preferences through:

• • Cookie Settings: Use our cookie management tool to control advertising cookies
• • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or limit cookies
• • Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools to limit behavioral advertising
• • Ad Blockers: Install browser extensions that block advertisements

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page to adjust your cookie preferences
• 2. Configure your browser to reject third-party cookies
• 3. Visit industry opt-out pages to control interest-based advertising across multiple sites

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads; it means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you visit our website, advertising partners may collect information such as:

• • Pages you visit and content you view
• • Links you click and advertisements you interact with
• • Browser type, device information, and IP address
• • Time and date of your visit