Advertising Disclosure

Affiliate Programs

Dual Play participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases. This includes:

• Software and development tools affiliate programs
• Technology platform partnerships
• Gaming industry affiliate networks
• Cloud service provider referral programs

When you purchase through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our business operations and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.

Commission Structure

Our affiliate compensation varies depending on the program and can include:

• Percentage-based commissions on sales generated through our links
• Fixed-rate compensation per qualified action or referral
• Recurring commissions for subscription-based services
• Performance-based bonuses for meeting certain thresholds

The amount we earn does not influence the price you pay. Affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial judgment or the recommendations we make.

Editorial Independence

While we may earn commissions through affiliate relationships, our recommendations are based on our genuine assessment of products and services. We only promote solutions that we believe provide real value to our audience and align with our professional standards. Financial compensation does not compromise our commitment to providing honest, unbiased information.

Identifying Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertorials. We clearly identify all sponsored content through:

• Clear labeling such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertorial"
• Disclosure statements at the beginning of sponsored articles or posts
• Visual indicators distinguishing sponsored content from editorial content
• Transparent attribution to the sponsoring company or brand

Sponsored content is created in collaboration with advertisers but maintains our voice and quality standards. We retain editorial control and only accept sponsorships that align with our audience's interests and our professional values.

Brand Partnerships

We may enter into partnerships with brands in the gaming and technology industries. These partnerships may include:

• Co-created content featuring partner products or services
• Case studies showcasing successful implementations
• Educational content sponsored by industry leaders
• Event partnerships and conference sponsorships

All brand partnerships are disclosed, and we maintain our commitment to providing valuable, accurate information regardless of commercial relationships.

Content Authenticity

Even when content is sponsored, our opinions and assessments remain authentic. We do not publish false or misleading information, and we honestly represent both the benefits and limitations of any products or services we discuss. Our reputation and your trust are more important than any financial arrangement.

Display Advertising

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:

• Display ad networks serving banner and sidebar advertisements
• Retargeting services that show ads based on your browsing history
• Contextual advertising networks that match ads to content
• Native advertising platforms integrated into our content

These advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements. For more information about how these technologies work and your options to control them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Behavioral Targeting

Some advertising networks use behavioral targeting to show you ads based on your interests and online behavior. This may involve:

• Tracking your visits to various websites to build a profile of your interests
• Showing you ads based on your browsing patterns
• Retargeting you with ads for products you've previously viewed

You can opt out of behavioral advertising through industry opt-out programs or by adjusting your browser settings. See the "User Rights and Controls" section below for more information.

Ad Personalization

We may use services that personalize advertising based on your profile and interactions with our website. This helps ensure you see more relevant advertisements. However, we respect your privacy choices, and you can manage your ad personalization preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.

Managing Your Preferences

You have several options to control the advertising you see:

• Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool
• Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Install ad-blocking browser extensions
• Opt out of behavioral advertising through industry programs
• Use privacy mode or incognito browsing
• Adjust your device's advertising identifier settings

Please note that opting out of advertising cookies may result in seeing less relevant advertisements, but you will still see ads.

Opt-Out Options

To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) for EU users
• Individual advertiser opt-out pages

You can also manage your preferences directly through our Cookie Policy page.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertising on our site, certain information may be collected by us or third-party advertisers, including your IP address, device information, browsing behavior, and interaction with ads. This data is used to measure ad performance and deliver more relevant advertising. For more information about data collection and your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy.