Provision record
Coursera · Coursera Privacy Notice · View original document ↗

Use of location data to route traffic

Low severity Explicit document language Common · 279 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Coursera and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF

This analysis describes what Coursera's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 11, 2026

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 →
Medium Apr 18, 2026

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 →

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 3333 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

MyFitnessPal Medium

We use your personal information to send you newsletters and other promotional communications, including information about MyFitnessPal's new offerings, features, offers, events, webinars, and other information.

ZipRecruiter Medium

We will only use your Personal Data to provide services directly to you...and/or to provide services to you on behalf of our clients...except as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy or with your consent.

Glassdoor Medium

We may use your personal data to conduct research...we conduct and publish research about the labor market, the economy, job opportunities, jobseeker and employee behaviors...

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
Location data may be used to route your traffic to the nearest regional server to reduce latency and improve your experience.

Excerpt from Coursera's Privacy Notice

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
UK GDPR
United Kingdom

Provision details

Document information
Document
Coursera Privacy Notice
Entity
Coursera
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-028914
Document ID
CA-D-00158
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
3c5d29b9e68e11ce59e899d357a4125c9cdd43a884fc699ab73522c51379edab
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 05:07 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Coursera
Document: Coursera Privacy Notice
Record ID: CA-P-028914
Captured: 2026-05-21 05:07:28 UTC
SHA-256: 3c5d29b9e68e11ce…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/coursera/coursera-privacy-notice/provision/CA-P-028914/use-of-location-data-to-route-traffic/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Related Analysis

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coursera's Use of location data to route traffic clause do?

The clause states: “Location data may be used to route your traffic to the nearest regional server to reduce latency and improve your experience.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 279 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Coursera?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Coursera.