Open Source Student Network Privacy Notice by Mozilla
Updated 16 December 2025
The Open Source Student Network Privacy Notice explains what personal data is collected when creating and using an OSSN account, including account details, cookies and analytics, and optional newsletter communications. It is issued by Mozilla and aligned with the Mozilla Privacy Policy, making it relevant for understanding data handling practices on a community-focused, open-source educational platform.
Privacy Notice
Version [version number], dated [effective date]
We care about your privacy. That’s why [company name] (that's us) puts you in charge of the information you share on the [website name] website. We also follow our [company name] Privacy Policy for handling information you share with us. Here’s what you should know about the [website name] site:
Personal Data: To create an account, you must provide [company name] with your name and either an email address or [other type of personal data]. You may provide more information with your account, but all other information is optional. Only your name is public by default.
Cookies and Analytics: To improve our website, we use [analytics tool name] which places a cookie on your device to obtain metrics (such as number of site visits, source of web traffic, duration people stay on the site, and bounce rates). For more information, see our [privacy notice name] [link to privacy notice].
Emails: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you occasional emails about topics we think you’d be interested in. We use [marketing automation platform name] to send these emails and you can unsubscribe from the footer of the email.
About this template
What is this template?
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When should you use it?
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What's typically included?
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