Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Wanderlust, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and commercial partnerships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and affiliate programs while maintaining our commitment to providing honest, valuable information about arcade game development.

We want you to understand the nature of our business relationships so you can make informed decisions about the services and products we discuss.

Affiliate Relationships

Wanderlust participates in affiliate marketing programs that allow us to earn commissions through qualified purchases or referrals. Here's what this means:

How Affiliate Programs Work

  • Some links on our website may contain affiliate tracking codes that allow us to receive compensation if you make a purchase
  • We may earn a commission when you click on certain links or complete specific actions, such as signing up for services we recommend
  • The commission we receive does not increase your purchase price or affect the cost of any service
  • Our affiliate relationships never influence our honest assessment of tools, software, or services related to arcade game development

Our Product Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products, services, and tools that we genuinely believe offer value to our audience. Our recommendations are based on:

  • Direct experience with the product or service
  • Extensive research and comparison with alternatives
  • Relevance to arcade game development and our audience's needs
  • Quality standards and reputation in the industry

Sponsored Content

From time to time, Wanderlust may feature sponsored content, paid promotions, or brand partnerships. We maintain strict standards for all sponsored materials:

Clear Identification

All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such, using terms like "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" to ensure complete transparency.

Editorial Independence

We maintain editorial control over all content on our website. Sponsors do not dictate the content or direction of our articles, reviews, or recommendations.

Honest Reviews

Even when content is sponsored, we provide honest assessments. We will not misrepresent products or services, regardless of financial relationships.

Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to provide relevant advertising based on your browsing activity.

Advertising Networks and Policies

  • We partner with reputable advertising networks that comply with industry standards and privacy regulations
  • These networks may collect information about your visits to our website and other sites to provide targeted advertisements
  • Display advertising uses cookies for remarketing, allowing us to show relevant ads to previous visitors
  • We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties

Your Rights and Controls

You have control over how advertising affects your experience on our website:

Ad Preference Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie management interface, accessible from our Cookie Policy page.

Opt-Out Procedures

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your browser settings, using privacy tools, or visiting advertising network opt-out pages.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, which will limit the effectiveness of targeted advertising but may also affect website functionality.

FTC Compliance

Wanderlust complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We disclose material connections between ourselves and any products, services, or companies we recommend or discuss.

This includes clear disclosure of affiliate relationships, sponsored content, and any compensation received for recommendations or reviews.

Questions About Our Advertising Practices?

If you have any questions about our advertising disclosures, affiliate relationships, or sponsored content policies, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're committed to maintaining transparency and trust with our audience.

Contact us through the contact form on our website, and we'll be happy to provide additional information about our advertising practices.