Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of information to tailor learning experiences and enhance our services.

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly to us when creating an account or reaching out. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you submit via our contact forms. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also gather information about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our website and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in different sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical details like your IP address, browser type, and device information.

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Marketing cookies for relevant content delivery

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data helps us deliver high-quality educational content and keep our drawing platform running smoothly. We are devoted to using your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to grant access to drawing courses, monitor progress across skill levels, and tailor learning recommendations based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization supports more effective learning paths for building your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

Your contact details allow us to respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical help when needed. We may also send occasional newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured artwork, or platform improvements if you opted in to our communications.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us identify which drawing exercises are most beneficial, spot areas where learners struggle, and develop new content that addresses common challenges. This analysis is performed in aggregate form to protect individual privacy while improving our approach to teaching.

Legal Compliance

In certain circumstances, we may use or disclose your information to comply with Canadian privacy laws, respond to legal requests, or protect the rights and safety of our users and community.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain strict controls over how your information is shared and take privacy seriously in all our business relationships.

Service Providers

We collaborate with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, processing payments, sending emails, and delivering customer support. These providers access only the information necessary for their services and are contractually bound to protect your privacy.

• Cloud hosting services for secure data storage
• Email service providers for course communications
• Analytics providers for website performance insights
• Payment processors for course enrollment transactions

Business Transfers

If SharedGatewayField participates in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you by email and explain any changes to how your information is handled.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by Canadian law, a court order, or government request. This includes situations involving potential threats to safety, fraud investigations, or violations of our terms of service.

Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you hold specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and ask us to rectify any inaccuracies. We will provide this information within 30 days of your request, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal data, and we will comply unless we have legitimate grounds to retain it for legal compliance, preventing fraud, or legitimate business purposes. Deleting your account will remove access to your course progress and stored creations.

Marketing Communications

You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in each message or by contacting us directly. You will still receive essential account and course enrollment communications.

Cookie Management

Most web browsers let you control cookies via their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, block certain types, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement comprehensive security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

Our security practices include encrypted data transmission, secure server environments, regular security audits, and restricted access controls. We use industry-standard SSL encryption for all data transfers between your device and our servers.

• 256-bit SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure cloud storage with encrypted databases
• Regular security vulnerability assessments
• Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
• Employee training on privacy and security practices

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to deliver our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is typically retained for three years after account closure, while course progress data may be kept for up to seven years for educational record purposes.

International Transfers

While our primary operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data in other countries. We ensure adequate protections through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy law requirements for cross-border data transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our drawing platform welcomes learners of all ages, and we take special care to protect the privacy of younger users in compliance with Canadian privacy laws.

For users under 18 years old, we require parental consent before collecting personal data. Parents or guardians can review their child's information, request corrections or deletion, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents have the right to review any personal information we've collected from their child, request its deletion, and deny further collection or use of their child's data. We provide clear mechanisms for parents to exercise these rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor without proper parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of major changes via email or prominent notices on our website.

Minor updates may be posted without individual notification, so please review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made.

Your continued use of our platform after policy updates indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.