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Users may not be aware that their spoken audio is captured and converted into a textual record that Coursera retains.
Interpretive note: The excerpt groups several independent collection methods together. The canonical claim focuses on voice and audio inputs as the primary subject of this clause's name and type. Other collection channels (surveys, email, free-text chat) are recorded in omitted_material.
The updated policy discloses that Coursera collects business contact data (name, job title, company, business email, business phone) from third-party commercial sources, employers, and public sources for marketing purposes. The policy also clarifies that voice-enabled messaging features may record and transcribe audio inputs into text. Additionally, the policy now authorizes marketing of Coursera affiliate products (including Udemy) to existing and prospective customers, content providers, partners, and instructors. You can opt out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe mechanism in any marketing email or by changing your email preferences in your account settings.
View change record →The updated privacy notice now explicitly discloses that voice-enabled features on the platform transcribe audio inputs into text, and that users should not include unnecessary personal data or sensitive information in free-text or voice communications. The revised terms also clarify that personal data may be shared with Coursera's affiliates and subsidiaries in addition to third-party partners, and that voice and text communications are processed for service delivery and personalization purposes. You can review the updated privacy notice to understand which voice features are available and adjust your communication practices accordingly.
View change record →Use of voice-enabled or chat features on the Coursera platform results in audio being collected and potentially transcribed into text by Coursera.
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Users may not be aware that their spoken audio is captured and converted into a textual record that Coursera retains.
Use of voice-enabled or chat features on the Coursera platform results in audio being collected and potentially transcribed into text by Coursera.
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