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Code of Ethics

Online Dialogue works, on assignment, on optimization of online services in general and online conversion optimization in particular. Influencing (online) end-user behavior plays a crucial role.

In doing so, Online Dialogue acts in accordance with the principles, vision, standards and values further explained in this document. Recognition of this code of ethics by a client is a condition for Online Dialogue to perform work for that client. The code will be continuously reviewed to ensure a correct reflection of the ethical standards for research on behavioral influence and conversion optimization.

Principles

  1. Everyone is subject to behavioral influence, conscious and unconscious.
  2. Studying behavioral influence is an established science with recognized studies. Online Dialogue uses knowledge and expertise from these scientific studies to study behavior and behavioral influence.
  3. Online Dialogue believes that failure to conduct such research may lead to irresponsible influence.
  4. Online Dialogue helps clients gain insights that enable clients to make choices regarding online behavioral influence for conversion optimization.
  5. Acting on these insights carries ethical responsibility for the principal.

Integrity

  1. Our conduct must always be based on the principles of transparency, honesty and fairness.
  2. Findings from research on behavioral and optimization issues are fed back to clients in a clear and concise manner.
  3. If an Online Dialogue employee suspects possible unethical aspects related to a research or outcome of behavioral or optimization issues, such Online Dialogue employee shall notify the client without delay.
  4. All Online Dialogue employees act in compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate.
  5. All Online Dialogue employees recognize, respect and actively promote this Code of Ethics. Both within the internal organization as well as externally as on the public website: www.onlinedialogue.com.

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