Advertising Disclosure

At GameDev Academy Sri Lanka, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and commercial partnerships. This disclosure explains how we maintain editorial integrity while supporting our educational mission through various revenue streams.

Our Commitment: We are committed to providing honest, unbiased information about game development education while being transparent about any commercial relationships that may influence our content.

Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships

Affiliate Program Participation

GameDev Academy participates in various affiliate programs that may provide compensation when you click on certain links or make purchases. These include:

  • Software development tools and platforms (Unity Asset Store, Visual Studio, etc.)
  • Educational resources and technical books related to game development
  • Hardware recommendations for game development workstations
  • Cloud services and hosting platforms for game deployment

Commission-Based Compensation

When you purchase products or services through our affiliate links:

  • • We may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you
  • • These commissions help support our educational content creation and platform maintenance
  • • Commission rates typically range from 2% to 10% of the purchase price
  • • Your purchase price remains the same whether you use our links or not

Product Recommendation Policy

Our product recommendations are based on:

  • Genuine experience and testing by our instructors and students
  • Performance metrics and educational value for game development learning
  • Feedback from our student community and industry professionals
  • Value for money and accessibility for students at different budget levels

Financial Relationship Transparency

We maintain transparency about our financial relationships:

  • All affiliate links are clearly marked and disclosed
  • We never compromise our honest opinions for financial gain
  • Partnership agreements do not influence our educational content quality
  • We will always disclose when we don't recommend a product, even if it has an affiliate program

Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions

Sponsored Content Identification

All sponsored content on our platform is clearly identified with:

  • Clear labeling as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
  • Disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored articles or videos
  • Visual indicators and distinct styling for promotional content
  • Full disclosure of the sponsoring company or organization

Sponsored Content Policies

Our approach to sponsored content includes:

  • Editorial independence maintained even for paid content
  • Sponsored content must provide genuine educational value to students
  • We decline sponsorships that conflict with our educational mission
  • All sponsored products are tested and evaluated by our team

Brand Partnership Disclosures

When we partner with brands or companies:

  • Long-term partnerships are disclosed on our website and in relevant content
  • Free products or services received for review are always disclosed
  • Any travel, events, or experiences sponsored by companies are transparently reported
  • Financial relationships that might influence content are always disclosed

Content Authenticity Guarantee

We guarantee authentic content by:

  • Requiring actual usage and testing of sponsored products by our instructors
  • Including honest feedback, including limitations and potential drawbacks
  • Providing balanced reviews that consider both pros and cons
  • Refusing to promote products that don't meet our quality standards

Third-Party Advertising Networks

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks including:

  • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager for contextual advertising
  • Educational and technology-focused ad networks
  • Mobile-optimized advertising platforms for app and game promotion
  • Gaming industry-specific advertising networks

Behavioral Targeting and Data Usage

Third-party advertisers may collect and use data for:

  • Targeted advertising based on browsing behavior and interests
  • Cookie-based tracking for ad personalization (see our Cookie Policy)
  • Analytics and performance measurement of advertising campaigns
  • Retargeting and remarketing to previous website visitors

Ad Quality and Content Standards

We maintain standards for advertising displayed on our site:

  • Ads must be appropriate for educational environments
  • No adult content, illegal activities, or harmful products
  • Preference for education, technology, and career-related advertising
  • Regular monitoring and removal of inappropriate advertisements

Your Rights and Advertising Controls

Ad Preference Management

You have control over your advertising experience:

  • Adjust Google Ad Settings to control personalized advertising
  • Manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner
  • Use browser settings to block ads or tracking scripts
  • Configure mobile device settings for ad tracking preferences

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of targeted advertising:

  • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
  • Use Google's Ads Settings to disable personalized ads
  • Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
  • Contact us directly to request removal from advertising databases

Data Rights Under Privacy Regulations

You have rights regarding advertising data collection:

  • Right to know what advertising data is collected about you
  • Right to access and download your advertising profile data
  • Right to request deletion of advertising-related personal data
  • Right to object to processing of data for advertising purposes

Questions and Policy Updates

If you have questions about our advertising practices, want to report inappropriate advertising, or need clarification about any disclosure, please contact us through our contact form.

We regularly review and update this Advertising Disclosure to reflect changes in our business practices, advertising partnerships, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting Issues: If you encounter misleading advertising or have concerns about sponsored content, please let us know immediately.

Last Updated: August 2, 2025

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Next Review: February 1, 2026