This podcast episode delves into the alleged deceptive practices of Honey, a browser extension owned by PayPal, focusing on its impact on consumers, small businesses, and influencers. The investigation reveals that Honey purportedly collects and shares user data, leaks coupon codes without consent, and engages in economic extortion by coercing businesses into partnerships. It also accuses Honey of targeting minors through sponsorships with popular YouTubers, potentially violating data privacy regulations. The episode further explores how Honey's actions disrupt affiliate marketing, harming influencers and creating a system where affiliate networks prioritize profit over ethical conduct. The podcast announces an upcoming episode that will expose a secret system within Honey's code designed to bypass stand-down rules, potentially constituting criminal behavior.
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