Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 29, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Thornberry Code, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our advertising and affiliate relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn compensation through various partnerships and advertising channels, ensuring you understand the nature of our recommendations and content.
We are committed to providing honest, valuable content regardless of any financial relationships. Our goal is to help indie game developers succeed, and we only promote services, tools, or resources that we genuinely believe can benefit your development journey.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Programs Participation
We participate in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases. These affiliate relationships include:
- • Software and tool providers relevant to game development
- • Educational platforms offering courses and training for developers
- • Service providers that support indie game studios
- • Technology platforms and infrastructure services
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you see a link on our website to an external product or service, it may be an affiliate link. This means:
- ✓ If you click the link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission
- ✓ The commission comes from the merchant, not you - your price remains the same
- ✓ We disclose affiliate links to maintain transparency with our audience
- ✓ The commission does not influence the honest nature of our recommendations
Product Recommendation Policies
Our approach to product recommendations follows these principles:
- → We only recommend products and services we have researched or personally used
- → Recommendations are based on quality, value, and relevance to our audience
- → We provide honest assessments, including both strengths and limitations
- → Our editorial content remains independent of commercial relationships
Financial Relationship Transparency
Whenever we have a financial relationship with a company whose products or services we mention, we clearly disclose this relationship. We believe this transparency helps you make informed decisions about whether to engage with recommended resources. Our income from affiliate partnerships helps support the operation of our website and the development of valuable content for indie game developers.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Paid Content
We occasionally feature sponsored content or paid promotions on our website. When content is sponsored, we clearly identify it through:
- • Clear labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement"
- • Disclosure statements at the beginning or end of sponsored content
- • Visual indicators that distinguish paid content from editorial content
- • Prominent placement of disclosure information for reader awareness
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our standards for sponsored content include:
- ✓ Every sponsored post contains a clear disclosure at the top of the content
- ✓ Sponsorship does not compromise the accuracy or honesty of information
- ✓ We maintain editorial independence even in sponsored collaborations
- ✓ Readers can easily distinguish between sponsored and organic content
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into partnerships with brands or companies, we disclose these relationships openly. Partnership arrangements may include sponsored content creation, co-marketing initiatives, or exclusive promotions. Regardless of the partnership structure, we maintain our commitment to providing valuable, honest content that serves the needs of indie game developers first and foremost.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
We guarantee that all content, whether sponsored or not, reflects our genuine assessment and expertise. Sponsors may request coverage of specific topics, but they do not control our editorial process or conclusions. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that conflict with our values or do not align with the interests of our audience.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks include:
- → Google AdSense for contextual and display advertising
- → Programmatic advertising platforms that serve relevant ads
- → Industry-specific advertising networks for game development tools and services
These advertising partners may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide relevant advertisements.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites. This practice, known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising, allows advertisers to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. You have the right to opt out of behavioral targeting through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant ads. These cookies:
- ✓ Track which ads you have seen to avoid showing the same ad repeatedly
- ✓ Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- ✓ Customize ad content based on your interests and browsing history
- ✓ Enable retargeting of visitors who have shown interest in specific content
For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We work with advertising partners who may personalize the ads you see based on your interests, demographics, and online behavior. This personalization helps ensure that advertisements are relevant and useful to you. However, we do not share personally identifiable information with advertisers without your explicit consent. Ad personalization relies on aggregated and anonymized data rather than individual personal details.
Your Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options to manage your advertising experience:
- • Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool
- • Use your browser settings to block or limit advertising cookies
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
- • Use ad-blocking browser extensions if you prefer not to see advertisements
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising:
- ✓ Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- ✓ Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer choice tool
- ✓ Adjust Google Ad Settings if using Chrome or Google services
- ✓ Enable tracking protection features in your browser
Note that opting out does not mean you will see fewer ads, but the ads you see will be less personalized.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
Advertising partners collect various types of data to serve relevant ads, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with advertisements. This data is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or share information that directly identifies you without your consent.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include accessing your data, requesting deletion, or withdrawing consent for certain types of processing. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable advertising disclosure requirements and best practices. We comply with relevant regulations regarding advertising transparency, including guidelines established for endorsements and testimonials in advertising.
Our commitment to transparency extends beyond legal requirements. We believe that honest disclosure of our commercial relationships strengthens trust with our audience and demonstrates respect for your ability to make informed decisions.
If you have questions about any commercial relationship disclosed on our website or encounter content where you believe disclosure may be inadequate, please contact us so we can address your concerns promptly.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
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