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This provision authorizes the use of cross-site tracking technologies and sharing of behavioral data with advertising and analytics partners, which may constitute a sale or sharing of personal information under CPRA for California residents. For EEA users, the use of non-essential tracking technologies requires consent under the ePrivacy Directive as implemented in EU member states.
Interpretive note: The specific list of advertising and analytics partners and the scope of data shared with each is not enumerated in the document, making it difficult to assess the full extent of third-party data flows.
The updated terms now explicitly disclose that Coursera processes communications through voice-enabled features that transcribe audio into text, and clarify that personal data may be shared with third parties including affiliates and business partners. The policy expands descriptions of AI-driven personalization and chatbot applications that use your learning and interaction data. The terms establish that data may be transferred to entities that become Coursera affiliates or subsidiaries during business transitions. You should review the updated guidance that cautions against including unnecessary or sensitive personal data in the platform's free-text and voice-enabled communication features.
View change record →The updated Privacy Notice removes explicit language stating that the policy does not apply to Coursera's Ollie mobile application and no longer directs users to a separate Ollie Privacy Notice for that app. Previously, users of Ollie had clear notice to consult a dedicated privacy policy; that direction is now absent from the main Privacy Notice. The updated notice also narrows the scope of covered entities by removing 'affiliates' from the definition of Coursera, stating the policy now applies to Coursera, Inc., its subsidiaries, and international branches only. Users of the Ollie App should independently verify what privacy terms currently govern that application, as the main Coursera Privacy Notice no longer explicitly addresses Ollie coverage.
View change record →Under this clause, Coursera authorizes third-party advertising and analytics partners to collect device identifiers and behavioral data through tracking technologies while users interact with the platform. California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; EEA users may manage cookie consent through applicable consent mechanisms.
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"We use advertising technologies and analytics providers to help deliver relevant advertising and to understand how you interact with our Services. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services and other websites.Excerpt from Coursera's Privacy Notice
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This provision authorizes the use of cross-site tracking technologies and sharing of behavioral data with advertising and analytics partners, which may constitute a sale or sharing of personal information under CPRA for California residents. For EEA users, the use of non-essential tracking technologies requires consent under the ePrivacy Directive as implemented in EU member states.
Under this clause, Coursera authorizes third-party advertising and analytics partners to collect device identifiers and behavioral data through tracking technologies while users interact with the platform. California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; EEA users may manage cookie consent through applicable consent mechanisms.
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