Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Emu Core, we believe in complete transparency regarding our business relationships and advertising practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn revenue through various partnerships, affiliate programs, and advertising arrangements. We want you to understand these relationships so you can make informed decisions about the information and recommendations we provide.
We are committed to maintaining the trust our visitors place in us. This disclosure complies with Federal Trade Commission guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Participation in Affiliate Programs
Emu Core may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website or make purchases through those links, we may receive a commission or compensation from the companies whose products or services are being promoted.
These affiliate relationships help support the operation of our website and allow us to continue providing valuable information and services to our visitors. However, they do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.
Important: The commission we receive comes at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor's website.
Commission-Based Relationships
Our affiliate partnerships may include:
- Technical Equipment Vendors: Links to suppliers of emulation hardware, FPGA development boards, and related technical equipment
- Software Development Tools: Development environments, debugging tools, and other software resources
- Educational Resources: Technical books, courses, and training materials related to hardware emulation and preservation
- Service Providers: Companies offering complementary services in the preservation and emulation industry
Product Recommendation Policy
Our recommendations are based on:
- • Technical merit and quality of the product or service
- • Relevance to our visitors' needs and interests
- • Our professional experience and expertise in the field
- • Genuine belief in the value provided
We only recommend products and services that we believe provide value to our audience. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence whether we recommend a particular product.
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have a financial relationship with a company whose products or services we mention, we will disclose this relationship. Our editorial independence is maintained regardless of any affiliate relationships or compensation arrangements.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Sponsored Content
If we publish sponsored content or paid promotional material, it will be clearly identified as such. Sponsored content may be labeled in one of the following ways:
- • "Sponsored Content"
- • "Paid Partnership"
- • "Sponsored by [Company Name]"
- • "Advertisement" or "Ad"
Sponsored Post Labeling Policy
All sponsored posts or paid promotions will include:
- • Clear disclosure at the beginning of the content
- • Information about the sponsoring company or brand
- • Transparent indication that compensation was received
- • Distinction from our regular editorial content
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into brand partnerships or collaborative relationships, we disclose these arrangements to our visitors. Brand partnerships may involve:
- • Co-creation of technical content or resources
- • Product testing and evaluation arrangements
- • Technical consultation or advisory roles
- • Joint research or development projects
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Regardless of any sponsorship or financial relationship:
- • We maintain full editorial control over our content
- • Our opinions and recommendations remain unbiased
- • We only promote products and services we genuinely believe in
- • Technical accuracy and professional standards are never compromised
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense or similar display advertising services
- • Programmatic advertising platforms
- • Industry-specific advertising networks
These advertisements are clearly distinguishable from our editorial content and are typically labeled as "Advertisement" or similar designations.
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Deliver advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
- • Measure advertising effectiveness and engagement
- • Prevent duplicate ad impressions
- • Provide relevant advertisements across different websites
For more information about how these technologies work and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may use cookies to:
- • Track your interactions with advertisements
- • Build profiles based on your browsing patterns
- • Deliver targeted advertisements on our site and other websites
- • Provide analytics to advertisers about campaign performance
Ad Personalization Practices
We and our advertising partners may personalize advertisements based on:
- • Pages you visit on our website
- • Your geographic location
- • Your device type and browser
- • Information inferred from your browsing behavior
Your Rights and Controls Regarding Advertisements
Ad Preference Management
You have the right to control your advertising experience:
- • Manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- • Adjust browser settings to block or limit cookies
- • Use browser extensions or tools to manage online tracking
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising:
- • Visit your browser's privacy settings to disable tracking
- • Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
- • Access Google Ad Settings to manage personalization
- • Review and adjust settings in our Cookie Management interface
Data Collection for Advertising
Information that may be collected for advertising purposes includes browsing behavior, device information, and general location data. This data helps deliver relevant advertisements but can be controlled through your privacy settings.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
You have rights regarding advertising data under applicable privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of data used for advertising purposes. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
FTC Compliance Statement
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission's requirements for disclosing affiliate relationships and sponsored content. We follow FTC guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising, ensuring that all material connections between our company and endorsed products or services are clearly disclosed.
Our goal is to maintain transparency and trust with our visitors while supporting the operation of our website through legitimate business relationships.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising relationships or disclosure practices, please contact us.
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