Advertising Disclosure
Last Updated: September 28, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
Reality Lab is committed to maintaining transparency about our advertising relationships and monetization practices. This Advertising Disclosure outlines how we work with partners, affiliates, and advertisers, and explains how these relationships may affect the content and recommendations we provide.
We believe in full disclosure and honest communication with our audience. This policy is designed to comply with applicable regulations, including FTC guidelines in the United States and similar consumer protection laws in other jurisdictions. By understanding our advertising practices, you can make informed decisions about the information and recommendations you receive from us.
Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Program Participation
Reality Lab participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through our website. These affiliate relationships allow us to offset the costs of operating our website and providing free content to our audience.
Our affiliate partnerships include technology platforms, XR hardware manufacturers, software providers, and professional services that are relevant to our XR development focus. When we recommend products or services, we strive to include only those that we believe provide genuine value, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.
Commission-Based Links
Some links on our website may contain affiliate tracking codes that allow us to earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking through. These commissions are paid by the merchant at no additional cost to you. The presence of affiliate links does not influence the price you pay for products or services.
- Hardware and software tools for XR development
- Educational resources and training platforms
- Professional services and business tools
- Technology platforms and hosting services
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product and service recommendations are based on our professional experience, research, and assessment of value to our audience. While we may earn commissions from some recommendations, we maintain editorial independence and do not allow affiliate relationships to compromise the integrity of our content. We recommend only products and services that we believe are genuinely useful for XR development professionals and businesses.
Financial Relationship Transparency
When we have a financial relationship with a company whose product or service we mention, we disclose this relationship clearly within the content. These disclosures are made at the point where the recommendation appears, ensuring you are aware of any potential conflicts of interest before making decisions based on our content.
Sponsored Content
Identification of Paid Content
Sponsored content on our website is clearly identified as such. When companies pay us to create content that features their products or services, we label this content with disclosures such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement." This labeling ensures you can distinguish between editorial content and paid promotional material.
Sponsored content may take various forms, including articles, case studies, product demonstrations, or technical tutorials. Regardless of the format, all sponsored material is clearly marked to maintain transparency with our audience.
Sponsored Post Labeling
All sponsored posts are labeled at the beginning of the content with a clear disclosure statement. This disclosure appears prominently and cannot be missed by readers. We ensure that sponsored content is distinguishable from our regular editorial content through consistent labeling practices that comply with advertising standards.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into longer-term brand partnerships or ambassador relationships, we disclose these arrangements to our audience. These partnerships may involve ongoing collaborations where we feature a company's products or services multiple times. Such relationships are disclosed both within individual pieces of content and in our general advertising disclosure policy.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain editorial control over the final output. We do not publish content that we believe is misleading, inaccurate, or not valuable to our audience. Our partnerships are built on the understanding that content quality and audience trust are our top priorities. We reserve the right to decline sponsorship opportunities that do not align with our standards or values.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising Networks
Our website may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense, Media.net, or other reputable ad platforms. These networks serve advertisements based on various factors, including your browsing history, demographics, and interests.
- Display banner advertisements in designated areas of our website
- Text-based advertisements within content sections
- Video advertisements in designated content areas
- Native advertisements designed to match our content format
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use behavioral targeting technologies to serve you advertisements based on your browsing activity across different websites. These targeting practices are governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising networks and are subject to industry self-regulatory programs. You can learn more about behavioral advertising and opt-out options through industry resources like the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. These cookies collect information about your browsing behavior but do not typically identify you personally. For detailed information about cookie usage, including how to control advertising cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertisements are selected based on factors such as your previous interactions with websites, your demographic information, and your expressed interests. While personalization aims to show you more relevant advertisements, you can opt out of personalized advertising through browser settings, advertising network preferences, or privacy tools. Non-personalized advertisements will still be displayed but will be based on general factors like the content of the page you are viewing.
User Rights and Controls
Ad Preference Management
You have control over the types of advertisements you see through various preference management tools:
- Browser-based cookie controls to limit tracking and advertising cookies
- Ad network preference centers where you can customize ad settings
- Privacy-focused browser extensions that block advertising trackers
- Industry opt-out tools provided by advertising self-regulatory organizations
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising from major advertising networks, you can visit the following resources:
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page for multiple networks simultaneously
- Digital Advertising Alliance consumer choice page for interest-based advertising
- Google Ads Settings to manage Google advertising preferences
- Your browser's privacy settings to block third-party cookies entirely
Data Collection for Advertising
Advertising networks collect data about your interactions with advertisements, including impressions, clicks, and conversions. This data helps advertisers measure campaign effectiveness and optimize their advertising strategies. The specific types of data collected and how they are used are detailed in the privacy policies of individual advertising networks. We do not have direct control over third-party data collection practices but work with networks that adhere to industry standards.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under applicable privacy regulations such as GDPR and Japan's APPI, you have specific rights regarding data used for advertising purposes. These rights may include accessing your data, requesting deletion, objecting to processing, and restricting how your data is used. To exercise these rights in relation to advertising data, you may need to contact the relevant advertising networks directly or use the preference management tools they provide.
FTC Compliance Statement
This advertising disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising, as well as similar regulations in other jurisdictions. We are committed to ensuring that all advertising relationships are clearly disclosed and that our audience can distinguish between editorial content and paid promotional material.
We take our disclosure obligations seriously and regularly review our advertising practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards. If you have questions about specific disclosures or believe we have not adequately disclosed an advertising relationship, please contact us so we can address your concerns.
Questions and Contact
If you have questions about our advertising practices, disclosure policies, or specific advertising relationships, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to transparency and will respond to your inquiries promptly.
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