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
- Everyone is subject to behavioral influence, conscious and unconscious.
- 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.
- Online Dialogue believes that failure to conduct such research may lead to irresponsible influence.
- Online Dialogue helps clients gain insights that enable clients to make choices regarding online behavioral influence for conversion optimization.
- Acting on these insights carries ethical responsibility for the principal.
Integrity
- Our conduct must always be based on the principles of transparency, honesty and fairness.
- Findings from research on behavioral and optimization issues are fed back to clients in a clear and concise manner.
- 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.
- All Online Dialogue employees act in compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate.
- 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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