Selling using Trust: Privacy Policies Guidelines for Course Creators

Get ready. Now is the time to find out about the reasons why course-based websites may be required to include Privacy Policies.

Okay, this isn't an exciting subject, but it's nevertheless important.

Privacy is now a bigger and greater concern. Web sites are being pushed to adhere to the privacy of their users, and is high for not stating clearly your privacy policy.

If your school's website school is collecting information in compliance with the regulations, you are required to disclose certain information so that your visitors are aware of what's happening with their personal data.

This article (and the Webcast) will provide the course creators essential information about web-based sites that may be used, such as in the case that they are required to be utilized on certain websites of the course creator and also ways to ensure that the proper guidelines are put on the table in the first place (and ensure they are updated when time goes by).

Prior to moving forward before proceeding, it is important to remember that this document and the webinar do not constitute legal advice . It is only for informational purpose. It is recommended to speak with an attorney from the area you live in to assist you with the legal requirements for compliance.

What is the type of data that can be subject to regulation?

IP addresses, names, emails, and even names are being subject to a myriad of privacy regulations across the globe. If you're collecting such private data, you might be required to have a privacy policy regardless of where your situated.

The main lesson you need to be taught is that government agencies that create privacy laws need not focus on what region of the country your business is located. They're concerned with protecting the privacy of individuals' private information. If you're collecting data in different fields, it may be required to comply with various privacy laws as well as provide information required under every law (yes each privacy law is unique).

Do the details you keep are harmful?

Not at all! All you have to be able to do is provide some information on the subject.

The collection of information like names or email addresses and IP addresses helps to ensure that customers get excellent user experiences when visiting your website. Additionally, it allows you to create improvements to your site to come back at a later time.

What's not modified is that you must be conscious of the privacy practices you use and make sure you've got specific guidelines for your website that contain the proper details that you are legally required to provide as per the law(s) that apply to your site.

Does your website course collect regulated data?

A majority of websites collect information that is regulated. It's like a rule to deter spammers from trying to alter your contact form as it's impossible to process transactions in any other manner. Thus, collecting data is an everyday practice on websites and could become more common than you think.

HTML0 Common features used by course platforms that gather the following information that can be controlled:

• Memberships and registration for courses.
• Payment acceptance and processing
• Video embedded by a third party companies
• Engage is what triggers
• Rewarding your Learners
• Email drips
• Discussion forums
• Integrity
• Quizzes

HTML0Common integrations in classes when instructors share data with an external party

• embedding video clips from other sources within the classes (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
• Integration of payments channels (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Automated renewal notification (Mailgun, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp for example.)
• Email newsletter subscription forms (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, etc.)
• Data transfer providers (Zapier, etc.)

What can I do?

Simply put, it is crucial create rules and guidelines for your site in order to increase revenue and to avoid legal action or fines. By implementing website guidelines, it increases confidence and helps ensure that your website is in compliance with law.

Privacy will not go disappear (if you think about it this way that it's becoming more crucial) and failure to provide the proper Privacy Policy can land websites at the bottom of the barrel in the case of privacy laws (where fines start at $2500 per visitor that you've violated their rights. ).

Join us on our live webinar where we'll be teaching you the basic principles of web-related policies and ways to obtain the appropriate one. We'll also show you the best method to ensure that they're current!

What do you have to do?

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