Advertising Disclosure

Participation in Affiliate Programs

League Play participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on our website. When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate programs may include:

• Amazon Associates and other retail affiliate programs
• Software and technology service affiliate programs
• Gaming equipment and hardware affiliate networks
• Professional service provider referral programs
• Educational and training course affiliate partnerships

How Affiliate Links Work

When we include affiliate links in our content, clicking these links and making a purchase generates a commission for us. This commission helps support our website and allows us to continue providing valuable content and services to our community.

Important points about our affiliate links:

• You are never charged more when purchasing through our affiliate links
• The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our link or not
• We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our audience
• Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions or recommendations

Product Recommendations and Reviews

When we recommend products or services on our website, our recommendations are based on:

• Personal experience and testing when applicable
• Research and analysis of product features and benefits
• User reviews and feedback from the gaming community
• Industry reputation and reliability
• Value proposition and cost-effectiveness

We clearly distinguish between products we have personally used and those we recommend based on research. Our goal is to provide honest, helpful information that assists you in making informed decisions.

Financial Transparency

The commissions we earn from affiliate partnerships help us:

• Maintain and improve our website infrastructure
• Create high-quality content and resources
• Invest in better tools and services for our users
• Continue providing free information and resources to our community

Identification of Sponsored Posts

Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content on our website. Sponsored content refers to articles, posts, or materials that companies pay us to create or publish. We take transparency seriously and clearly identify all sponsored content with:

• Clear labeling at the beginning of the content indicating "Sponsored Post," "Paid Partnership," or similar disclosure
• Distinct visual markers or formatting to differentiate sponsored content from regular content
• Honest disclosure of the sponsoring company or brand

Sponsored Content Standards

Even when content is sponsored, we maintain strict editorial standards:

• We only partner with brands and companies that align with our values and serve our audience
• Sponsored content must provide genuine value to our readers
• We maintain editorial control over all content, including sponsored posts
• We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that don't meet our standards
• All claims made in sponsored content must be accurate and verifiable

Brand Partnerships

We may establish long-term partnerships with brands in the competitive gaming and league management space. These partnerships allow us to:

• Provide deeper insights into products and services
• Offer exclusive benefits or discounts to our community
• Create educational content about industry tools and technologies
• Support events and initiatives that benefit the gaming community

All brand partnerships are clearly disclosed, and we ensure that these relationships enhance rather than compromise our content quality.

Content Authenticity

Whether content is sponsored or not, we guarantee:

• Honest opinions and assessments based on facts and experience
• Disclosure of both advantages and potential drawbacks
• Clear distinction between objective information and personal opinion
• No misleading or deceptive claims about products or services

Display Advertising Networks

We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may include:

• Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• Other reputable advertising networks and platforms
• Direct advertising partnerships with relevant industry companies

These advertising networks use various technologies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertisers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Collect information about your visits to our website and other sites
• Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Provide relevant content and offers

For detailed information about cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Advertising Standards

We maintain control over the types of advertisements displayed on our website. We:

• Block advertisements that are misleading, offensive, or inappropriate
• Monitor advertising content to ensure it meets quality standards
• Reserve the right to remove advertisements that don't align with our values
• Strive to display only relevant, high-quality advertisements

Ad Personalization Practices

When third-party advertisers personalize ads, they may collect and use:

• Your browsing history on our website
• Information about your device and browser
• General location data (city or region level)
• Demographic information (age range, interests)

This information is used solely for advertising purposes and is subject to the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks.

Managing Your Advertising Preferences

You have several options to control the advertisements you see:

• Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
• Modify your browser settings to block or limit cookies
• Use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage ad tracking
• Opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out pages

Opt-Out Procedures

To opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
• Configure Google Ad Settings for personalized ads
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see fewer ads, but rather that the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

Data Collection for Advertising

When you interact with advertisements on our site, the following data may be collected:

• Click behavior and interaction patterns
• Time spent viewing advertisements
• Conversion data (whether you took action after seeing an ad)
• Device and browser information

This data helps advertisers understand the effectiveness of their campaigns and improve ad relevance.

Your Rights Under Privacy Regulations

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data:

• Right to access data collected about you
• Right to request deletion of advertising data
• Right to opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes
• Right to withdraw consent for personalized advertising

For more information about your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy.