Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of data to offer you personalized learning experiences and to refine our services.

Personal Information

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

Usage Data

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

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze site performance. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings.

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand user interactions
• Preference cookies to recall your choices
• Marketing cookies to deliver relevant content

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data helps us provide high-quality educational content and keep our drawing platform functioning effectively. We are committed to using your information responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

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

Communication and Support

Your contact details enable us to respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and offer technical support when needed. We may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artwork, or platform improvements if you’ve opted in to our communications.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us identify which drawing exercises are most helpful, spot areas where learners struggle, and develop new content that addresses common challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate form to safeguard individual privacy while enhancing our educational approach.

Legal Compliance

In certain situations, we may use or disclose your data 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 help us operate our platform, process payments, send emails, and offer customer support. These providers access only the data necessary for their services and are contractually obligated 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 Cottage Meadow Silo undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will inform you via email and share details about any changes to how your data 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 possess specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

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

Data Deletion

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

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 communications about your account and course enrollment.

Cookie Management

Most web browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject certain types, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may impact site 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 needed to provide our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is typically retained for three years after closure, while course progress data may be stored for up to seven years for educational record purposes.

International Transfers

While our main 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 international 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 accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

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

Parental Controls

Parents have the right to review any personal information we’ve collected from their child, request deletion, and opt out of further collection or use of their child’s information. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18 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, legal requirements, or other factors. You’ll be notified of significant changes via email or prominent notices on our site.

Minor changes may be posted without individual notification, so we encourage you to review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made.

Your continued use of our platform after policy changes 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.