Disclosure Policy

At Hot Business, we’re all about bringing you the latest market buzz and business scoops, but we’re also big on transparency. That’s why we’re laying out our Disclosure Policy in black and white – so you know exactly where we’re coming from. We’re committed to editorial independence, which means our content is never influenced by our partners or affiliates. We call it like we see it, no matter what.

So, what does that mean for you? It means that when we rank the top five companies getting the most search-volume spikes each week, it’s based on cold, hard data – not on who’s paying us to say what. We participate in the Robinhood Affiliate Program, Webull Affiliate Program, and Morning Brew Referral Program, but that doesn’t mean we’re beholden to them. Our affiliate relationships help us bring you more content, but they never dictate what we say or how we say it.

Now, about data privacy: we take it seriously. We don’t collect any personal data from our readers, and we never sell or share what little info we do get (like site analytics) with third parties. Our site is designed to be a safe space for you to get your business news fix without worrying about your info being compromised. We’re all about keeping it real, and that includes keeping your data private.

Here are the details on our affiliate relationships:

• We earn a commission when you sign up for Robinhood or Webull through our affiliate links
• We get a referral fee when you subscribe to Morning Brew through our unique referral link
• These partnerships help us keep the lights on and bring you more of the business news and analysis you love

Our goal is to be your go-to source for business news and market insights, and we’re committed to doing it with integrity and transparency.

So, what’s the bottom line? At Hot Business, we’re all about giving you the straight scoop on the business world. If you’ve got questions or concerns about our Disclosure Policy, just head to our Contact Us page and we’ll get back to you in a flash. We’re here to help, and we’re always looking for ways to improve and bring you more of what you want. Thanks for reading, and we’ll catch you on the flip side!