Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Classic Craft, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising and promotional relationships. This disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various advertising channels and partnerships while maintaining our commitment to providing honest, valuable information about arcade cabinet restoration and preservation.
We strive to maintain the highest ethical standards in all our communications. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Programs Participation
Classic Craft participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases from affiliated vendors or service providers.
Our affiliate partnerships may include relationships with:
- • Vintage arcade parts and component suppliers
- • Specialized restoration tool and equipment manufacturers
- • Gaming history publications and educational resources
- • Professional preservation services and consultants
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay remains the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor's website.
Affiliate links are typically marked or disclosed near the link, but not all links on our website are affiliate links. We include affiliate links only when we genuinely believe the product or service may benefit our visitors.
Important Note: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or restoration recommendations. We maintain complete independence in our professional opinions and only recommend products and services we believe are valuable to our community.
Product Recommendation Policies
When recommending products or services through affiliate relationships:
- • We only recommend products we have personally evaluated or researched thoroughly
- • We prioritize quality and relevance to arcade restoration over commission rates
- • We clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links
- • We provide honest assessments including both advantages and limitations
Your trust is paramount to us. We never compromise our integrity or professional judgment for financial gain.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We maintain transparency about our financial relationships by:
- • Clearly identifying affiliate links when they appear in content
- • Disclosing material connections with brands and vendors
- • Distinguishing between sponsored content and organic recommendations
- • Updating disclosures as relationships evolve or change
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, Classic Craft may publish content that has been sponsored by third parties. Sponsored content is material that a company or organization has paid us to create and publish.
All sponsored content will be clearly identified with one or more of the following labels:
- • "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "Sponsored Content"
- • "Advertisement" or "Promotional Content"
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We adhere to strict labeling standards for sponsored content:
- • Disclosures are placed prominently at the beginning of content
- • Labels are clear, unambiguous, and easy to understand
- • Visual distinctions help readers identify sponsored content
- • All platforms where content appears include appropriate disclosures
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into brand partnerships or collaborations, we disclose these relationships clearly. Brand partnerships may include:
- • Co-created content with industry partners
- • Featured demonstrations of restoration products
- • Technical collaborations with parts manufacturers
- • Educational partnerships with industry organizations
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control and authenticity:
- • We retain full editorial control over all sponsored content
- • Our professional opinions are never compromised
- • We only partner with brands that align with our values
- • Sponsored content meets the same quality standards as organic content
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Display Network
- • Industry-specific advertising platforms
- • Contextual advertising services relevant to arcade restoration
These advertising networks operate independently of Classic Craft. We do not control the specific advertisements displayed or the data collection practices of these third parties.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. This process typically involves:
- • Collecting information about your visits to various websites
- • Analyzing your browsing patterns and interests
- • Serving advertisements relevant to your inferred preferences
- • Tracking ad performance and engagement metrics
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver and measure advertisements. These cookies may:
- • Track which ads you have seen and how often
- • Measure ad effectiveness and user engagement
- • Prevent repetitive display of the same advertisements
- • Provide aggregated reporting to advertisers
For detailed information about cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Ad personalization helps deliver more relevant advertisements based on your interests. This may involve:
- • Analysis of pages you visit on our website
- • Integration with your browsing history across multiple sites
- • Demographic targeting based on available data
- • Interest-based advertising aligned with your preferences
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have control over advertising preferences and can manage them through various methods:
- • Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Preferences page
- • Configure your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- • Use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
- • Install browser extensions that manage advertising preferences
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
Google Ads Settings
Visit Google Ads Settings to control personalized advertising from Google and opt out of interest-based ads.
Industry Opt-Out Tools
Use tools like the NAI Consumer Opt-Out or DAA WebChoices to manage preferences across multiple advertising networks.
Do Not Track Signals
Enable Do Not Track in your browser settings, though not all advertising networks honor these signals.
Data Collection for Advertising
Third-party advertisers may collect the following information:
- • IP address and general geographic location
- • Browser type, device information, and operating system
- • Pages visited and time spent on our website
- • Referring website and search terms used
- • Ad interactions including clicks and impressions
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under various privacy laws, you may have additional rights including:
- • Right to know what personal information is collected
- • Right to request deletion of personal information
- • Right to opt out of sale of personal information
- • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.
FTC Compliance Statement
Classic Craft complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. We make every effort to disclose material connections between our website and advertisers, sponsors, or affiliate partners.
All product reviews, recommendations, and endorsements reflect our honest opinions and are based on actual experience or thorough research. When we receive compensation for featuring products or services, this relationship is clearly disclosed.
We take compliance seriously and welcome your feedback if you believe any disclosure is unclear or inadequate. Please contact us with any concerns about our advertising practices.