Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 10, 2025
At Flow State, we believe in transparency and honesty in all our business relationships. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn compensation through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and other advertising relationships. We are committed to providing you with clear information about any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website.
This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Our primary commitment is to provide valuable, honest information about arcade UX design services while being transparent about our business relationships.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Overview of Affiliate Programs
Flow State may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may receive compensation when you click on certain links to products, services, or resources on our website and make a purchase. These affiliate relationships help support our ability to provide free educational content and resources about arcade UX design.
When we include affiliate links, they are clearly identified with appropriate disclosure language. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We only recommend products, services, and resources that we believe may be valuable to arcade developers and UX professionals.
How Affiliate Commissions Work
Commission-Based: We may receive a percentage of sales when you purchase through our affiliate links
No Extra Cost: Affiliate commissions do not increase your purchase price
Tracking Technology: Cookies and tracking pixels may be used to attribute sales to our referrals
Cookie Duration: Affiliate cookies typically remain active for 30-90 days depending on the program
Product Recommendation Policy
Our product and service recommendations are based on:
- ✓ Professional experience and expertise in arcade UX design
- ✓ Direct testing and evaluation of tools and resources
- ✓ Feedback from clients and industry professionals
- ✓ Genuine belief in the value and quality of recommended products
We never recommend products or services solely based on potential commission. Our recommendations reflect our honest professional opinions about what would be beneficial for arcade developers and UX designers.
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have a financial relationship with a company whose products or services we discuss, we clearly disclose this relationship. This includes affiliate partnerships, referral agreements, and any other arrangements where we may receive compensation. These disclosures appear prominently near relevant content to ensure you are fully informed about potential conflicts of interest.
Sponsored Content and Paid Partnerships
Identification of Sponsored Content
From time to time, Flow State may publish sponsored content, which includes articles, case studies, or other materials created in collaboration with or compensated by third-party companies. All sponsored content is clearly labeled with one or more of the following disclosures:
"Sponsored Content"
Content created in partnership with an advertiser
"Paid Partnership"
Content compensated by a third party
"In Collaboration With"
Joint content with commercial partner
"Presented By"
Content made possible by sponsor
Sponsored Content Guidelines
We maintain strict editorial standards for all sponsored content:
Editorial Independence
We retain full editorial control over all content, including sponsored materials. Sponsors do not dictate the editorial direction or final content.
Authenticity Guarantee
All sponsored content reflects our genuine professional opinions and is based on actual experience or thorough research.
Value to Readers
We only publish sponsored content that provides real value to our audience of arcade developers and UX professionals.
Clear Labeling
Sponsored content is always clearly distinguished from our regular editorial content through prominent disclosure labels.
Brand Partnership Disclosure
Flow State may establish ongoing partnerships with brands, tool providers, or service companies relevant to the arcade industry. These partnerships may involve various forms of compensation including financial payments, free access to products or services, or other benefits. When we discuss partners' products or services, we clearly indicate the nature of our relationship to ensure transparency.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising
Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities to deliver targeted advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests.
Common advertising networks we may work with include Google AdSense, Media.net, and other industry-standard platforms. These networks operate independently and have their own privacy policies and data practices, which we encourage you to review.
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertisers may use the following practices:
- • Interest-Based Advertising: Ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing history
- • Remarketing: Ads for products you've previously viewed or shown interest in
- • Demographic Targeting: Ads based on age, location, or other demographic information
- • Contextual Advertising: Ads related to the content you're currently viewing
Data Collection for Advertising
Advertising partners may collect various types of information including IP addresses, device identifiers, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other usage data. This information is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. For detailed information about what data is collected and how it's used, please refer to our Cookie Policy and the privacy policies of individual advertising networks.
Important Note About Advertisers
Flow State does not control the content of advertisements displayed by third-party networks. The appearance of an advertisement on our website does not constitute an endorsement by Flow State. We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or practices of advertisers. Users should exercise caution and conduct their own research before engaging with any advertiser.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Managing Advertisement Preferences
You have several options to control the advertisements you see and manage how your data is used for advertising purposes:
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block or limit cookies used for advertising
Opt-Out Tools
Use industry opt-out tools like NAI Consumer Opt-Out or DAA Opt-Out
Ad Personalization
Adjust personalization settings in Google Ads Settings and similar platforms
Cookie Preferences
Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your consent settings
Data Deletion and Opt-Out Requests
If you wish to opt out of data collection for advertising purposes or request deletion of data collected through our website, you can:
- → Contact us directly at info@flow-st-ate.com with your specific request
- → Use the opt-out mechanisms provided by individual advertising networks
- → Exercise your rights under applicable privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you'll see fewer ads; it means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection and use. This includes rights to access data collected about you, request corrections, opt out of sales of personal information, and more. For complete information about your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy.
FTC Compliance and Disclosure Standards
Flow State adheres to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising. This includes:
Clearly and conspicuously disclosing material connections with advertisers and sponsors
Ensuring that all claims made about products and services are truthful and can be substantiated
Providing clear identification of sponsored and affiliate content
Maintaining editorial integrity and honesty in all recommendations
We take these obligations seriously and continuously review our disclosure practices to ensure compliance with current regulations and industry best practices.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or any aspect of how we work with advertisers and sponsors, please contact us.