Advertising Disclosure
Silkthread Game Development Studio
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Silkthread, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our policies regarding affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and third-party advertising.
We are committed to providing honest, valuable information to our visitors while being clear about any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Silkthread may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases. These affiliate relationships help support our operations and allow us to provide valuable content and services.
Our affiliate partnerships include relationships with game development tools, software providers, educational platforms, and other services relevant to game development and community building.
Commission-Based Links
When you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission. These commission-based relationships include:
- •Software and Tools: Development software, game engines, and design tools
- •Educational Resources: Online courses, tutorials, and learning platforms
- •Services: Hosting providers, analytics tools, and business services
- •Products: Game development resources and related products
Product Recommendation Policies
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial judgment. We maintain the following policies:
- •We only recommend products and services we believe are valuable to our community
- •Our opinions remain independent regardless of commission rates
- •We disclose affiliate relationships when recommending products
- •We evaluate products based on their merit, not their commission potential
Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe transparency is essential. When we receive compensation for product recommendations, we will clearly disclose this relationship. Our compensation does not affect the price you pay for products or services—affiliate commissions are typically paid by the vendor, not the customer.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, Silkthread may publish sponsored content or paid promotions. All sponsored content will be clearly identified as such with appropriate disclosures, which may include:
- •Labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
- •Clear disclaimers at the beginning of sponsored articles
- •Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored from editorial content
Sponsored Post Labeling
Our sponsored content labeling practices include:
- •Prominent placement of sponsorship disclosures
- •Clear distinction between sponsored and organic content
- •Consistent formatting for all paid promotions
- •Disclosure of material connections with brands
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships openly. Our brand partnerships are chosen based on alignment with our values and relevance to our audience's interests in game development and community building.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
We maintain editorial independence in all content, including sponsored material:
- •Sponsors do not control our editorial voice or opinions
- •We maintain the right to decline sponsorships that don't align with our values
- •All content reflects our genuine perspective and expertise
- •We do not misrepresent paid relationships as organic recommendations
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:
- •Display ad networks that serve banner and sidebar advertisements
- •Contextual advertising platforms that match ads to content
- •Video advertising networks for multimedia content
These advertising partners may collect information about your browsing activities to serve targeted advertisements.
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- •Collect information about your interests and browsing behavior
- •Deliver advertisements relevant to your interests
- •Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- •Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant advertisements. These cookies track your online activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie management tools or your browser settings.
Ad Personalization Practices
We and our advertising partners may use the following for ad personalization:
- •Your browsing history on our website and other sites
- •Your interactions with advertisements
- •Demographic information when available
- •Device information and browsing environment
Your Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the advertising you see. You can:
- •Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- •Use browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
- •Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
- •Use privacy-focused browser extensions to manage tracking
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of targeted advertising:
- •Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page
- •Use the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool
- •Adjust settings in your Google Ad Preferences
- •Enable "Do Not Track" or similar features in your browser
Note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads—you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
Third-party advertisers may collect information through their own cookies and tracking technologies. This information collection is subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party advertisers whose ads appear on our site.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have rights regarding advertising data:
- •Right to access information collected about you
- •Right to request deletion of advertising data
- •Right to object to processing for advertising purposes
- •Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Regulatory Compliance
Silkthread complies with applicable advertising disclosure requirements, including those established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States and similar regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions.
We are committed to honest, transparent advertising practices. Our disclosures are designed to be clear and conspicuous, ensuring that our audience understands any material connections between Silkthread and the products or services we recommend.
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising practices or disclosures, please reach out through our Contact page.