Selling With Confidence : The Privacy Policy of Course Creators -
Make yourself ready. Now is the time to find out about reasons for why websites which are built on course material might require privacy guidelines.
Ok, it's probably not the most interesting subject but it's still important.
Privacy has now become a more than ever before. The public is demanding webmasters ensure their privacy and the cost of non-compliance can be very costly just for not disclosing your privacy practices.
If your website for your school collects information which is subject to regulation You are required to provide specific details so that your visitors understand the reason behind your data.
The article (and the live webinar) will provide instructors with the fundamentals about what policies for websites are and how they're enforced to be used on specific websites of course creators and what you can do to make sure you've got appropriate policy implemented (and be sure to keep them updated in the future).
Before we move any further we need to note the fact that this webinar and article is not legal advice and is intended for informational reasons only. It is suggested to consult with an attorney in your region to assist you in comply with your legal requirements.
What kind of data are thought to be subject to regulation?
Names, emails addresses IP addresses, email addresses and even names are under scrutiny under numerous privacy laws around the world. If you're keeping this private information, it could be necessary to implement a privacy policy, regardless of where you're located.
The conclusion is already clear: the governments who create privacy laws don't take into consideration which area of the nation your company is located in. They're concerned with protecting their people's data. Therefore, if you're collecting data from several areas, you may be required to comply with various privacy laws, and make the disclosures required under the laws that apply to each (yes every privacy law differs).
Do you think that collecting data that is regulated is bad?
Not at all! All you need to do is make certain disclosures regarding it.
Gathering information such as names, email addresses or IP addresses could help your visitors have a positive experience on your site. It also lets you create improvements to your website in the future.
What has really been changed, is the fact that now you must be mindful of the practices that you employ to protect your privacy. Ensure that you are following the appropriate policies on your website with accurate information that you're legally required to disclose according to the law(s) that apply to you.
Does your website course collect regulated data?
The majority of modern websites store limited information. This is a must to make sure that spammers aren't able to change your contact information as it's impossible to process payments with out. So, the gathering of information is a common practice for internet sites, and it is likely to be much greater than you believe.
Common features for platforms courses that contain the following information that is subject to regulation:
- Membership and course registrations
- Accepting and processing payments
- Video embedded from 3rd websites of third parties
- Engage triggers
- Rewarding your Learners
- Email drips
- Discussion forums
- Integrity
- Quizzes
Common integrations in which course creators exchange details with a third party
- embedding videos from other sources into course content (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
- Automatic renewal reminders (Mailgun, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp, etc.)
- Email newsletter subscription forms (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, etc.)
- Data transfer providers (Zapier, etc.)
Why should I be concerned?
It is essential to be able to establish guidelines for your site in order to generate more sales , and to avoid of fines or legal action. Through the implementation of website policy to build trust, you make sure that your website is in compliance with the law.
Privacy will not go disappear (if ever it becomes more vital) as well as the inability to ensure that you have a complete Privacy Policy can get webmasters in trouble with regard to privacy law (where fines start at $2500 per site visitor who believe you've violated their privacy rights).
You should consider joining our live webinar in which we'll be teaching the fundamentals of web guidelines, the best way to get appropriate ones, as well as the most efficient method to make sure that they're up-to-date with time!
Then what do you do?
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