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Selling With Trust the Privacy Policies Requirements for Course Creators

Oct 14, 2022

Make yourself ready. Next step is to find out the reason websites that are based on courses might be required to adhere to privacy policies.

Ok, it's not the most fascinating topic but it's important.

Privacy is getting a bigger and bigger deal. The public is demanding website owners to respect their privacy, and non-compliance is expensive simply because you did not reveal your privacy policies.

If your course website is collecting regulated data You are required to disclose specific information so that customers are aware of the significance of your information.

The article (and webinar) provides instructors the basic knowledge of how to handle website policy that are needed in certain courses-creator websites and how in order to set the appropriate policies in the first place (and ensure they are current in the future).

Prior to proceeding, we have to keep in mind that this post and webinar doesn't constitute legal advice. It is meant strictly for educational purposes. It is advised to talk to an attorney in your area for advice on your compliance with the law.

What is the type of data that can be regulated?

Names, email addresses IP addresses, addresses and even names are subject to many privacy laws around all over the world. If you're collecting these important data that are sensitive, you might need to establish Privacy Policies regardless of the location you're in.

The most important conclusion is that government agencies that create privacy regulations don't really care which part of the country your business is. They're concerned with protecting individuals with their personal data. If you're collecting data from multiple areas it could be necessary to adhere to multiple privacy laws and make the required disclosures under every one (yes every privacy law may differ).

Is collecting regulated data bad?

Not at all! All you have to do is make certain disclosures regarding the matter.

Gathering information such as email addresses, names along with IP addresses will ensure that customers get the best experience on your site. Additionally, it helps you improve your site as time passes.

The only thing that's been changed is the fact that you must be conscious of the practices that you employ to protect your privacy. Also, make sure that you have policies in place on your website that contain the correct information that you are obliged to provide in accordance with the law(s) applicable to you.

Does your website course collect regulated data?

The majority of modern websites gather regulated information. This is almost an absolute requirement for security reasons to stop people from using spammers to change your contact form and cannot be accepted for payments with out. Thus, the collection of data is typical on websites and may be more extensive than you imagined.

Common attributes for courses that include the following data that is subject to regulation:

  • Registration for courses and membership
  • Processing and accepting payments
  • Video embedded on 3rd websites of third parties
  • Engage triggers
  • Rewarding your Learners
  • Email drips
  • Discussion forums
  • Integrity
  • Quizzes

Commonly used integrations in courses when creators share data with third parties:

  • embedding 3rd party video clips in lessons (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
  • Integrations of payment channels (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Automated renewal notification (Mailgun, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp and more.)
  • Email newsletter subscription forms (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, etc.)
  • Data transfer providers (Zapier, etc.)

Do I have a reason to be worried?

It is vital to put in place guidelines on your site in order to increase sales, and also keep out of non-compliance penalties or lawsuits. Also, using website policies create confidence and guarantee compliance with the regulations.

Privacy will not go away (if ever it becomes more crucial) and the inability to offer a fully compliant Privacy Policy can land webmasters in difficulties in the end. It all boils down to the privacy laws (where penalties start at $2,500 per website visitor who's rights have been violated by you).

You should consider joining the webinar, where we'll show you the basics of website policies, how to obtain proper ones as well as how you can maintain them as time passes!

So, what can you do about it?

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