Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Next Gen, we believe in complete transparency about our business relationships and how we earn revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our approach to advertising, affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and other commercial relationships.
We are committed to maintaining the trust of our visitors and clients. Any commercial relationship that could influence our content or recommendations will be clearly disclosed. Our primary focus remains providing valuable information and services about emerging arcade technologies.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Programs?
Affiliate programs allow us to earn commissions when visitors purchase products or services through links on our website. These commissions help support our research and operations while not costing you anything extra.
When we include affiliate links, we do so because we genuinely believe the product or service may be valuable to our audience. However, you should always conduct your own research before making purchase decisions.
Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy
In compliance with FTC guidelines, we disclose the following:
- • We may participate in affiliate programs for technology products and services relevant to arcade innovation
- • We earn commissions when purchases are made through our affiliate links
- • Affiliate relationships do not influence our objective assessment of technologies
- • We clearly mark affiliate links when they appear on our site
- • Your purchase price remains the same whether you use our links or not
Product Recommendations
When we recommend products or services, whether affiliated or not, these recommendations are based on our professional assessment and research. We strive to recommend only products and services that we believe offer genuine value to arcade operators and technology enthusiasts. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not mean we endorse everything about a product or company.
Sponsored Content and Partnerships
Sponsored Content Identification
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or partner with companies in the arcade technology space. When we do:
- • All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar designation
- • We maintain editorial control over all content, including sponsored material
- • Sponsored content must meet our quality standards and be relevant to our audience
- • We will not publish misleading or deceptive sponsored content
- • Our opinions remain independent, even in sponsored pieces
Brand Partnerships
We may establish partnerships with technology companies, research institutions, or industry organizations. These partnerships might involve:
- • Collaborative research projects
- • Technology testing and evaluation
- • Educational content development
- • Industry event participation
All material partnerships will be disclosed when relevant to the content or services we provide.
Content Authenticity Guarantee
We guarantee that our research, analysis, and recommendations reflect our genuine professional opinions. Financial relationships with companies do not compromise the integrity of our assessments. When we identify concerns or limitations with any technology or service, we communicate them honestly, regardless of commercial relationships.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These ads may include:
- • Banner advertisements
- • Text-based ads
- • Video advertisements
- • Native advertising that matches our site design
We strive to ensure that advertisements are relevant to our audience and do not interfere with user experience. However, we do not control or endorse the products or services advertised by third parties.
Behavioral Targeting and Personalization
Third-party advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior. This may include:
- • Interest-based advertising
- • Remarketing campaigns
- • Demographic targeting
- • Contextual advertising based on page content
You can manage advertising preferences through your browser settings or opt-out tools provided by advertising networks. See our Cookie Policy for more information.
Advertising Standards
We maintain standards for advertisements displayed on our site. We do not knowingly accept advertisements that are deceptive, misleading, or inappropriate for our professional audience. If you encounter concerning advertisements, please contact us so we can address the issue with our advertising partners.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Managing Advertisement Preferences
You have several options to control advertising on our site:
- • Adjust cookie settings through our Cookie Policy page
- • Use browser privacy settings to block third-party cookies
- • Install ad-blocking browser extensions
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools
- • Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser
Opt-Out Resources
Industry organizations provide opt-out tools for interest-based advertising:
- • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) consumer choice page
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool
- • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) for EU visitors
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you'll see fewer ads - you'll still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising
When you interact with advertisements on our site, third-party advertisers may collect information about your visit. This data collection is subject to the privacy policies of those advertisers, not our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of advertising networks to understand their data practices.
FTC Compliance Statement
Next Gen complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. In accordance with FTC requirements:
- • We disclose material connections between ourselves and companies whose products or services we discuss
- • We clearly identify paid endorsements and sponsored content
- • Our testimonials and case studies represent genuine experiences and results
- • We do not make misleading claims about products or services
- • We provide truthful information to the best of our knowledge
We take these obligations seriously and strive to exceed the minimum requirements for transparency and honest communication with our audience.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, partnerships, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about how we handle advertising relationships and commercial partnerships.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or concerns about specific advertisements, please don't hesitate to contact us. We value your feedback and are committed to maintaining transparency.
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