Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of information to deliver tailored learning experiences and continually improve our services.

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly when creating an account or contacting us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you send via our contact forms. When enrolling 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 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 enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie settings in your browser preferences.

• 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 functioning smoothly. We are dedicated to handling your information responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

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

Communication and Support

Your contact details enable us to respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical support as needed. We may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured artwork, or platform improvements if you have 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 learning challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate form to protect individual privacy while improving our educational approach.

Legal Compliance

In certain circumstances, we may use or disclose your information to comply with applicable 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 in operating our platform, processing payments, sending emails, and delivering customer support. These providers access only the data needed 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 LinenRippleField is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would inform you via email and provide details about any changes to how your information is handled.

Legal Requirements

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

Your Rights and Choices

Under privacy laws, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have specific rights regarding your personal data.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal data 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 data, 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 revoke access to your course progress and stored artwork.

Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in each message or by contacting us directly. You will still receive essential notices about your account and course enrollment.

Cookie Management

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You may choose to accept all cookies, block certain types, or get prompted before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We employ 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 data only as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account information is typically retained for three years after the account is closed, while course progress data may be kept 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 protection through contractual safeguards and adherence to Canadian privacy law for international 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 line with Canadian privacy laws.

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

Parental Controls

Parents may review any personal data we've collected from their child, request deletion, or refuse further collection or use of their child's information. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected data 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 periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notices on our site.

Minor updates may be posted without individual notice, so we recommend reviewing 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 updates indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.