Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Local Hub, we believe in complete transparency about our advertising relationships and business practices. This Advertising Disclosure explains how we may earn income through various partnerships and advertising arrangements, ensuring you understand our financial relationships when reading our content or using our services.
We are committed to maintaining your trust by clearly disclosing all advertising relationships and ensuring that our recommendations and content remain honest, unbiased, and valuable to our audience.
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Affiliate Program Participation
Local Hub participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links on our website and make purchases through those links. These affiliate relationships help support our business and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.
Affiliate programs we participate in may include partnerships with software providers, localization tools, translation services, and other business services relevant to the game localization industry.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you see links to third-party products or services on our website, these may be affiliate links. This means:
- • We may receive a commission if you click the link and make a purchase
- • The commission does not increase the price you pay for products or services
- • Your decision to purchase through our links supports our business at no additional cost to you
- • We only recommend products and services we believe will provide value to our audience
Product Recommendation Policies
Our product and service recommendations are based on our professional experience and knowledge of the localization industry. While we may earn commissions from affiliate relationships, our recommendations are made with your best interests in mind.
We strive to provide honest assessments of products and services, including both their strengths and limitations. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our professional opinions or the quality standards we maintain for recommended solutions.
Financial Relationship Transparency
We disclose all material connections with companies, products, or services we mention. If we have received compensation, free products, or other benefits from a company, we clearly state this relationship. Our transparency ensures you can make informed decisions about the content you consume and the products you consider purchasing.
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Identification of Paid Content
When we publish sponsored content or paid promotions, we clearly label them as such. Sponsored content may include articles, blog posts, social media posts, or other materials created in partnership with advertisers or business partners.
All sponsored content will be identified with clear labels such as Sponsored, Paid Partnership, Advertisement, or similar designations to ensure transparency.
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
Our sponsored content labeling follows industry best practices and regulatory requirements:
- ✓ Sponsored posts are clearly marked at the beginning of the content
- ✓ Labels are placed in prominent, easy-to-see locations
- ✓ Language used is clear and unambiguous to all audiences
- ✓ Disclosure remains visible throughout the entire content piece
Brand Partnership Disclosures
We may enter into partnerships with brands relevant to the localization industry. These partnerships may involve compensation in exchange for content creation, product reviews, or promotional activities. All brand partnerships are disclosed, and we maintain editorial independence in our assessments and recommendations.
Content Authenticity Guarantees
While we may receive compensation for sponsored content, we maintain strict standards for authenticity and quality. Our editorial team ensures that all content, whether sponsored or not, provides genuine value to our audience. We will not promote products or services we do not believe in, regardless of financial incentives.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may work with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity and interests.
Advertising partners may include major ad networks that serve contextual and interest-based advertisements. These partners operate independently and have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Some advertisements on our website may be targeted based on your browsing behavior across different websites. This practice, known as behavioral or interest-based advertising, uses cookies and similar technologies to show you advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests.
You have choices regarding behavioral advertising, which are explained in our user rights and controls section below.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising partners may place cookies on your device to collect information about your browsing activities. This information helps them deliver more relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness. For detailed information about cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization Practices
Personalized advertisements are shown based on various factors including your interests, demographics, and browsing history. Advertisers use this information to deliver ads they believe will be most relevant to you. We do not control the content of these advertisements or the practices of third-party advertisers.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options for managing the advertisements you see:
- → Adjust your cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page
- → Use browser settings to block or limit cookies
- → Opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools
- → Use browser extensions or ad-blocking software
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of interest-based advertising:
- 1. Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your advertising cookie preferences
- 2. Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising associations
- 3. Adjust privacy settings in your browser or device
- 4. Contact us if you need assistance with opting out of specific advertising practices
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
When you visit our website, information may be collected for advertising purposes including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This data helps advertisers deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. You can limit this data collection through cookie settings and privacy controls.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding advertising data collection under privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws. These rights may include accessing your data, requesting deletion, or opting out of certain advertising practices. For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
FTC Compliance and Regulatory Standards
Local Hub adheres to Federal Trade Commission guidelines and standards for advertising disclosure. We ensure that all material connections between us and advertisers, sponsors, or affiliate partners are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC regulations.
Our disclosure practices follow FTC requirements for endorsements, testimonials, and advertising relationships. We remain committed to transparency and honesty in all our advertising and promotional activities.
If you have questions about our compliance with advertising regulations or believe we have not properly disclosed an advertising relationship, please contact us immediately so we can address your concerns.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices
If you have questions or concerns about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or advertising practices, we encourage you to contact us. We are committed to maintaining transparency and addressing any inquiries you may have about how we earn revenue through advertising.
Contact UsPolicy Updates and Changes
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our advertising practices or regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.