Advertising Disclosure
At Winterbell, we believe in transparency about our advertising practices and relationships. This disclosure explains how we handle advertising, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content on our website.
Last Updated: November 27, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
We are committed to maintaining honest and transparent relationships with our visitors and clients. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines and applicable European regulations regarding advertising and endorsements.
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions by clearly identifying when content is influenced by advertising relationships or financial considerations.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Winterbell 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 business and allow us to provide valuable content and services.
Types of Affiliate Relationships:
- Game Development Tools: Links to software, engines, or platforms we recommend may include affiliate codes
- Educational Resources: Courses, tutorials, or training programs relevant to game development
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, or other business services we use and recommend
Commission-Based Links
When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the provider.
Important: Affiliate commissions do not influence our professional recommendations or the quality of services we provide to clients.
We only recommend products, services, or resources that we genuinely believe could benefit our audience and clients. Our professional relationships with clients remain independent of any affiliate arrangements.
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product recommendations are based on:
- Personal experience and professional evaluation
- Quality and relevance to game development needs
- Value and cost-effectiveness for our audience
- Reputation and reliability of the provider
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain editorial independence in all our content and recommendations. While we may earn commissions through affiliate relationships, these financial arrangements do not compromise the integrity of our professional services or the honesty of our recommendations. We will always disclose when content contains affiliate links.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or accept paid promotions. All sponsored content will be clearly identified with one of the following labels:
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our policies for sponsored content include:
- Clear disclosure at the beginning of any sponsored content
- Prominent labeling that cannot be missed by readers
- Disclosure in social media posts when applicable
- Consistent labeling across all platforms and formats
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may form partnerships with brands and companies relevant to game development. These partnerships are selected based on alignment with our values and relevance to our audience. All brand partnerships that result in compensation or consideration will be disclosed. We maintain editorial control over all content, even when produced in partnership with brands.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
We guarantee that:
- All opinions expressed in sponsored content remain our own
- We will not promote products or services we don't believe in
- Sponsored content meets the same quality standards as our regular content
- Content accuracy is never compromised for commercial considerations
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising networks to display ads on our website. These networks may include:
- Google AdSense and similar advertising platforms
- Industry-specific advertising networks relevant to game development
- Retargeting and remarketing services
These advertising networks may collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide targeted advertisements.
Behavioral Targeting and Cookies
Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Track your browsing activity across websites
- Build profiles of your interests
- Deliver personalized advertising based on your interests
- Measure advertising effectiveness
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Advertising networks may use your browsing data to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This practice, known as interest-based advertising or behavioral targeting, aims to make advertisements more useful to you. While we benefit from advertising revenue, we do not have direct control over the specific ads displayed by third-party networks.
Your Rights and Controls
Managing Ad Preferences
You have several options to control the advertisements you see:
- Cookie Settings: Adjust your preferences through our cookie management tool
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or limit cookies
- Ad Network Opt-Outs: Visit advertising network opt-out pages to limit tracking
- Do Not Track: Enable your browser's "Do Not Track" feature
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
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Visit Our Cookie Settings
Use our Cookie Management page to adjust advertising preferences
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Adjust Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block third-party cookies or all cookies
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Use Industry Opt-Out Tools
Visit industry opt-out pages to manage preferences across multiple advertising networks
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and similar regulations), you have the right to:
- Know what data is collected for advertising purposes
- Opt out of data collection for targeted advertising
- Request deletion of advertising-related data
- Access your data and understand how it's used
Regulatory Compliance
This advertising disclosure complies with:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials
- European Union regulations on advertising transparency
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements
- Netherlands advertising standards and regulations
We regularly review and update our advertising practices to ensure continued compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or how we handle advertising, please contact us:
Email: info@winter-bell.com
Phone: +31851149111
We are committed to transparency and will respond to your inquiries promptly.