Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Port Master, we believe in maintaining complete transparency about our business relationships and any advertising or affiliate arrangements. This Advertising Disclosure explains our policies regarding sponsored content, affiliate partnerships, and third-party advertising to help you understand how we may be compensated for recommendations and content.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Port Master may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website or purchase products or services through those links. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or service recommendations.
Types of Affiliate Relationships:
- • Technology and software vendors related to game development and porting
- • Hardware providers and arcade system manufacturers
- • Professional tools and services used in arcade game development
- • Industry-related resources and educational platforms
Commission-Based Compensation
When you purchase products or services through our affiliate links, we may receive a commission from the vendor at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our operations and allow us to continue providing valuable information and services.
Important Notes:
- • Affiliate relationships do not affect the price you pay for products or services
- • We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value
- • Our editorial content remains independent of affiliate arrangements
- • We clearly identify affiliate links when applicable
Product Recommendation Policy
Our product and service recommendations are based on our professional experience, technical expertise, and genuine assessment of value to our clients. Whether or not we receive compensation through affiliate relationships, we maintain the same standards for recommendations. We will never recommend products or services solely for financial benefit if we do not believe they serve our audience's needs.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about our financial relationships. When we discuss or recommend products or services where we have an affiliate relationship or receive compensation, we clearly disclose this information. Our goal is to ensure you can make informed decisions while understanding any potential financial interests we may have.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
Port Master may publish sponsored content, which includes material created in collaboration with or paid for by third parties. All sponsored content is clearly labeled and identified as such to maintain transparency with our audience.
Sponsored content may include:
- • Case studies featuring specific technologies or platforms
- • Technical articles highlighting particular tools or services
- • Industry insights sponsored by relevant vendors
- • Educational content supported by technology partners
Sponsored Post Labeling
We use clear and conspicuous labeling for all sponsored content, including phrases such as:
These labels appear prominently at the beginning or top of any sponsored content to ensure immediate visibility.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we establish ongoing partnerships with brands, vendors, or service providers, we maintain editorial independence while disclosing the partnership relationship. These partnerships may involve various forms of compensation, including monetary payments, product provision, or service access. We ensure that all such arrangements are transparent to our audience.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
Even when content is sponsored, our commitment to quality and accuracy remains unchanged. Sponsored content reflects our genuine professional opinions and technical expertise. We do not compromise editorial integrity for commercial relationships and reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our values or audience interests.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
Port Master may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are served by advertising platforms and may be based on your browsing history and interests. We do not control the content of these advertisements, but we make efforts to ensure they are relevant and appropriate for our audience.
Behavioral Targeting
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites. This information is used to display targeted advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests.
For more information about how we use cookies and how you can control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
We work with advertising partners that may personalize advertisements based on:
- • Your browsing history on our website
- • Your interactions with previous advertisements
- • Demographic information (where legally permitted)
- • General location data (city or region level)
- • Device and browser information
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the types of advertisements you see and the data used for advertising purposes. You can manage your advertising preferences through:
- • Our Cookie Policy page where you can adjust cookie preferences
- • Your browser's privacy settings and ad-blocking features
- • Third-party advertising network opt-out tools
- • Industry opt-out platforms like the Digital Advertising Alliance
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
Step 1: Visit our Cookie Policy page and adjust your advertising preferences
Step 2: Disable advertising cookies in your browser settings
Step 3: Use browser extensions or privacy tools to block tracking
Step 4: Contact us if you need assistance with advertising preferences
Data Collection for Advertising
We collect and share data with advertising partners only with your consent or as permitted by law. You can review what data is collected for advertising purposes and how it's used in our Privacy Policy. You have the right to request information about advertising data collected about you and to request its deletion.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under various privacy regulations (including GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws), you have rights regarding advertising data:
- • Right to know what advertising data is collected about you
- • Right to opt out of sale of personal information for advertising
- • Right to request deletion of advertising-related data
- • Right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes
- • Right to withdraw consent for advertising data collection
FTC Compliance Statement
Port Master is committed to complying with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials, as well as advertising disclosure requirements. We ensure that any material connections between Port Master and product or service providers are clearly disclosed. This includes affiliate relationships, sponsored content, paid endorsements, and any other arrangements where we receive compensation or benefits.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising and commercial relationships.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions about our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, or this disclosure, please contact us: