Data Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you engage 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 sent via our contact forms. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also collect information about your artistic background and learning goals.

Usage Data

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

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and similar tracking 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 site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand how users interact
• Preference cookies to recall your choices
• Marketing cookies to deliver relevant content

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information helps us deliver high-quality educational content and maintain the drawing platform effectively. We are committed to using your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

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

Communication and Support

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

Platform Improvement

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

Legal Compliance

In certain situations, 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 work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, process payments, send emails, and provide customer support. These providers access only 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 CenterViewCommons is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you via email and provide information about any changes to how your information is handled.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by Canadian law, court order, or government request. This includes situations involving potential threats to physical 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 have 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 information 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 there are legitimate reasons to retain it for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes. Deleting your account will revoke access to your course progress and stored artwork.

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’ll continue to receive essential communications regarding your account and course enrollment.

Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies via their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject certain types, or be asked before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures to protect 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 provide our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account information 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

Although our primary operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data in other countries. We ensure adequate protection through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy law requirements for international data transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our drawing platform welcomes users 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, we require parental consent before collecting personal information. Parents or guardians can 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 its deletion, and refuse 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 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 periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We'll notify you of significant changes through email or prominent notices on our website.

Minor changes may be posted without individual notification, so we encourage you to review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy 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 discontinue using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.