# Privacy Considerations

Session recording allows you to see exactly how users interact with your website, providing invaluable insights into user behavior, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.

### Privacy Considerations

Mtrix's session recording is built with privacy as a foundational principle, ensuring you gain valuable insights while respecting user privacy.

#### Data Collection Controls

Configure exactly what data is captured during session recording:

* **Input Masking**: Automatically redact text entered into form fields
* **PII Detection**: Identify and mask personally identifiable information
* **Element Exclusion**: Specify elements or classes that should never be recorded
* **Sensitive Page Exclusion**: Prevent recording on specific pages (e.g., account, payment)

```html
<!-- Examples of element exclusion using HTML attributes -->

<!-- Exclude a specific element -->
<div data-mtrix-record="false">
  This content will not be recorded
</div>

<!-- Exclude all elements with a specific class -->
<style>
  .sensitive-data {
    /* Your styles */
  }
</style>
<script>
  mtrix.init({
    // other config
    options: {
      sessionRecording: {
        excludeSelectors: ['.sensitive-data', '#payment-form']
      }
    }
  });
</script>
```

#### Consent Management

Ensure compliance with privacy regulations:

* **Consent-based Recording**: Only record sessions from users who have provided consent
* **Consent Integration**: Connect with your consent management platform (CMP)
* **Geo-based Rules**: Apply different privacy rules based on user location
* **Retention Controls**: Set automatic deletion schedules for recordings

#### Data Minimization

Follow best practices to collect only necessary information:

* **Sampling**: Record only a percentage of sessions rather than all
* **Targeted Recording**: Focus recording on specific user segments or pages
* **Truncated Recordings**: Limit recording duration to specific flows
* **Event-triggered Recording**: Start recording only after specific events

#### User Transparency

Be transparent with users about recording:

* **Privacy Policy**: Update your privacy policy to disclose session recording
* **User Notification**: Consider notifying users that their session may be recorded
* **Opt-Out Option**: Provide a clear way for users to opt out of recording
* **Data Access**: Include session recordings in user data access requests


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