Advertising Disclosure

Last updated: November 18, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Test Lab, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and any compensation we may receive. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising and partnership arrangements.

We are committed to maintaining the trust of our clients and website visitors. This disclosure ensures you understand any financial relationships that may exist when we recommend products, services, or content on our website.

Affiliate Relationships

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

Test Lab may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or take a specific action, we may receive a commission or compensation from the company providing that product or service.

Affiliate links allow us to earn revenue while providing valuable information about products and services relevant to arcade game development and testing.

Commission-Based Relationships

When we include affiliate links for arcade hardware, development tools, or related services, we may receive compensation if you make a purchase through these links. This compensation comes at no additional cost to you.

Product Recommendations

We only recommend products and services that we believe provide value to arcade game developers. Our affiliate relationships do not influence the integrity of our recommendations or the quality of our testing services.

Financial Transparency

We disclose affiliate relationships clearly when they exist. The compensation we may receive helps support the operation of our website and the creation of informative content for the arcade game development community.

Independent Opinions

Our opinions, reviews, and recommendations remain independent and honest, regardless of whether compensation is received. We prioritize providing accurate information to help you make informed decisions.

Sponsored Content

Understanding Sponsored Content

Sponsored content refers to material that has been paid for by an advertiser or brand partner. This may include sponsored blog posts, featured articles, or promotional content about specific products or services.

Clear Identification

All sponsored content on our website is clearly labeled as such. We use designations such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" to ensure transparency. You will always know when content has been paid for by a third party.

Editorial Independence

While we may receive compensation for sponsored content:

  • We maintain editorial control over the content we publish
  • Sponsored content does not influence our testing methodologies or service quality
  • We only partner with brands and products relevant to our audience
  • Sponsored content meets our quality and accuracy standards

Content Authenticity

We are committed to providing authentic, valuable content even when compensation is involved. Sponsored content is developed to be informative and useful to our audience, not merely promotional.

Third-Party Advertising

Display Advertising Networks

Test Lab may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide targeted advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Common advertising networks may include Google AdSense, Media.net, or similar services. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements.

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information about your browsing activities to provide more relevant advertising. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising.

You can learn more about online behavioral advertising and opt-out options through industry resources such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

Advertising partners may use cookies to:

  • Track which advertisements you have viewed
  • Measure advertisement effectiveness
  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Prevent the same advertisement from appearing too frequently

For more information about how we use cookies, please review our Cookie Policy.

Ad Personalization Practices

We may allow advertisers to personalize ads based on your interests and browsing history. This personalization aims to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your needs and preferences in the arcade game development space.

Your Rights and Control Options

Ad Preference Management

You have control over certain advertising practices:

  • You can adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
  • Many advertising networks offer opt-out mechanisms for personalized advertising
  • You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
  • Browser extensions and privacy tools can help control tracking technologies

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

  • Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at optout.aboutads.info
  • Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Adjust your Google Ad Settings if using Chrome or Google services
  • Enable "Do Not Track" features in your browser settings

Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

Information collected for advertising purposes typically includes:

  • Pages visited on our website
  • Time spent on different pages
  • Links and advertisements clicked
  • General geographic location (city or region level)
  • Device and browser information

This data is typically aggregated and anonymized. We do not sell personally identifiable information to advertisers.

Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding data collection for advertising purposes under regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights and how to exercise them.

FTC Compliance Statement

Test Lab complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines regarding disclosure of advertising relationships and endorsements. We follow these principles:

  • Material connections between us and advertisers are clearly disclosed
  • Sponsored content and paid partnerships are properly identified
  • Affiliate relationships are disclosed when relevant
  • Endorsements reflect honest opinions and actual experiences
  • Claims made in advertising are truthful and substantiated

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or to comply with legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising relationships and partnerships.

Questions About Our Advertising Practices?

If you have questions or concerns about our advertising disclosures or practices, please contact us. We are committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any concerns you may have.

You can reach us through our contact page or using the information below:

Test Lab

Email: info@test-l-ab.com

Phone: +1 (614) 482-9637