Coursera updated their privacy policy footer on April 19, 2026, adding a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link where there previously was only a 'Cookies Preference Center' link. This new link gives users — particularly California residents — a direct way to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data. This is a positive change for consumer privacy rights, making it easier to exercise data opt-out options.
The addition of a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link confirms Coursera engages in personal data selling or sharing and now provides users — especially California residents — a direct opt-out mechanism. The simultaneous removal of the Cookies Preference Center link may reduce other privacy controls previously available to users.
Coursera has added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link to their website footer, giving users a more accessible way to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data to third parties. This is especially significant for California residents, who have a legal right under the CCPA to prevent their data from being sold or shared. You can click the 'Do Not Sell/Share' link in the Coursera website footer to exercise this opt-out right.
Coursera added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' opt-out link to its privacy policy footer on April 19, 2026. This directly reflects compliance with CCPA/CPRA opt-out requirements (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.120) and potentially aligns with other US state privacy laws requiring opt-out mechanisms. Organizations using Coursera for employee training or education programs should note this update signals Coursera's recognition of data selling/sharing practices, which may affect vendor risk assessments. Review is recommended but no immediate action is required for most organizations.
1. CCPA/CPRA — Cal. Civ. Code §1798.120: Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information. The addition of a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link is a direct compliance mechanism under this statute. Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135 requires businesses to provide a clear and conspicuous link titled 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.'
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ConductAtlas Policy Archive Entity: Coursera | Document: Coursera Privacy Notice | Record: CA-C-000530 Captured: 2026-04-19 06:12:46 UTC URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-19-coursera-coursera-privacy-notice-530/ Accessed: April 22, 2026
Coursera added a 'Do Not Sell/Share' link to the footer of their Terms of Use on April 19, 2026. Previously, …
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