Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: May 2025
Our commitment to transparency
Pocketforge is committed to being transparent about how this website generates revenue and maintains relationships with third parties. This page explains our advertising practices, affiliate relationships, and how these may affect the content you see.
We follow FTC guidelines on disclosure and ensure that any commercial relationships are clearly identified. Transparency is not just a legal requirement for us — it's part of how we operate honestly.
Affiliate relationships
Pocketforge may participate in affiliate programmes. This means that if you click on certain links on this website and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Commission-based links
Where affiliate links are present, they are used to recommend tools or services we consider genuinely relevant to mobile game development. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence the independence of any opinion expressed.
Product recommendations
Recommendations on this site reflect our honest assessment. We do not recommend products solely because they carry an affiliate arrangement. Financial relationships do not override editorial judgment.
Financial relationship transparency
Where a piece of content contains affiliate links, this will be disclosed clearly at or near the top of that content. We will not obscure or understate the presence of a financial relationship.
Sponsored content
From time to time, Pocketforge may publish content that has been produced in partnership with, or funded by, a third party. This includes sponsored posts, reviews, and case studies.
Labelling policy
All sponsored content is labelled clearly — typically with a "Sponsored" or "Paid partnership" label at the top of the page or post. If you cannot see such a label, the content is not sponsored.
Editorial independence
Sponsored content is subject to the same editorial standards as non-sponsored content. Brand partners do not have approval rights over final editorial conclusions. If a partnership does not allow for honest coverage, we decline it.
Third-party advertising
Pocketforge may use third-party advertising networks to display ads on this website. These networks may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behaviour.
Advertising networks
Display advertising may be served through networks including Google and similar platforms. These networks operate under their own privacy and data policies.
Behavioural targeting
With your consent, ad networks may collect data about your browsing activity to serve ads more relevant to your interests. This is governed by your cookie preferences.
Ad personalisation
Personalised advertising uses data about your interests and previous interactions to determine which ads to show. You can opt out of personalised advertising via your cookie preferences.
Your rights and controls
Ad preference management
You can control which types of cookies and advertising data are collected through our Cookie Policy page at any time.
Opt-out procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can adjust your cookie settings via the cookie banner or the cookie preference page. You may also use browser-level controls or opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.
Rights under privacy regulations
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy legislation. These include the right to access, delete, or restrict the use of your data for advertising purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Questions about advertising
If you have questions about any advertising relationship or sponsored content on this site, please reach out via the contact form. We're happy to clarify any relationship or policy.