Editorial Policy

Last updated: March 2026

The Hidden Reporter is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and independent news aggregation. This editorial policy outlines the principles, processes, and standards we uphold in all our published content.

1. Source Selection

We aggregate news exclusively from sources that meet the following criteria:

• Established reputation for factual, evidence-based reporting
• Clear editorial standards and correction policies
• Identifiable editorial team or byline attribution
• No history of systematic misinformation

Our source list is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.

2. AI Disclosure

The Hidden Reporter uses artificial intelligence to assist in the editorial process. Specifically, AI is used to:

• Rewrite and condense original articles for clarity and neutrality
• Generate SEO metadata (titles, descriptions, tags)
• Detect duplicate or highly similar content
• Identify trending topics across multiple sources

AI is not used to fabricate facts, manufacture quotes, or create original news. Every published article links to and credits the original source.

3. Accuracy and Corrections

We strive for accuracy in all content. Where errors are identified:

• Corrections are made promptly and transparently
• Significant corrections are noted within the article
• We do not silently delete or alter published articles

To report an error, please use our Contact page.

4. Fairness and Balance

We do not take editorial positions on political, religious, or social matters. Our AI rewriting process is explicitly instructed to:

• Remove promotional or advertorial language
• Preserve multiple perspectives where present in the source material
• Avoid inserting opinion or unsupported claims

5. Attribution and Copyright

Every article published on The Hidden Reporter includes:

• Credit to the original news source
• A direct link to the original article
• Image credit where applicable

We respect copyright. If you are a rights holder and believe content has been used inappropriately, please contact us and we will respond within 48 hours.

6. Advertising

The Hidden Reporter displays advertising to sustain its operations. All advertising is clearly labelled. Advertising relationships do not influence our editorial decisions, source selection, or content.

7. Privacy

We collect minimal data about our readers. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us via our Contact page.