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Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: June 2025
Joystick Labs is committed to being transparent about any commercial relationships that may influence the content on this site. This page discloses how advertising and affiliate arrangements work, and what that means for the information you read here. The FTC requires us to be upfront about these relationships, and we're glad to comply — it's the right way to operate.
Affiliate Relationships
From time to time, Joystick Labs may participate in affiliate programs. This means that if you click a link to a product or service on this site and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
- ▸Affiliate links are used only for products or tools we have experience with or believe to be relevant to our audience
- ▸Commission arrangements do not influence our editorial assessments or recommendations
- ▸We disclose affiliate links clearly where they appear
- ▸You are under no obligation to use affiliate links — direct navigation to vendors is equally fine
Sponsored Content
If Joystick Labs publishes sponsored or paid content, it will be clearly labeled as such. Sponsored content may include brand partnerships, paid placements, or promotional materials provided by third parties.
- ▸Sponsored posts carry a visible label (e.g., "Sponsored" or "Paid partnership")
- ▸Our editorial voice remains independent of the sponsoring party's preferences
- ▸Sponsored content is not a direct endorsement unless explicitly stated
- ▸We decline sponsorships that would require us to misrepresent facts or omit relevant information
Third-Party Advertising
We may use external advertising networks to display ads on this site. These networks operate independently and may use cookies, web beacons, or pixel tags to collect data about your browsing behaviour to serve relevant ads.
- ▸Google Ads and similar networks may serve display advertising based on your browsing history
- ▸Behavioral targeting may be used to show ads relevant to topics you've previously researched
- ▸Cookie usage for advertising purposes is disclosed in our Cookie Policy
- ▸Ad personalization can be adjusted through your cookie preferences
Your Rights and Controls
You have meaningful control over how advertising data is used in connection with your visit to this site.
- ▸Adjust ad personalization preferences via our Cookie Policy page
- ▸Opt out of Google's ad personalization at myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
- ▸Use your browser's built-in cookie controls to block third-party advertising trackers
- ▸Request deletion of data collected for advertising purposes through our contact form
- ▸Under applicable privacy regulations (including CCPA and GDPR), you have the right to know what data is collected and to opt out of its sale
Questions about our advertising practices can be directed to Joystick Labs via the contact form.