Data Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

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

Personal Information

We gather details you provide directly to us when creating an account or reaching out. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and 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 data about how you use our site and learning platform, such as pages visited, time spent in sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical details like IP address, browser type, and device information.

Cookies and Tracking

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

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand how users interact
• Preference cookies to store your choices
• Marketing cookies to deliver relevant content

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data helps us provide quality educational content and keep our drawing platform running smoothly. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to grant access to drawing courses, monitor your progress through levels, and tailor learning recommendations based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization aims to create 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 occasional newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured works, or platform improvements if you have 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 learning hurdles. This analysis is aggregated 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 safeguard 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 provide customer support. These providers access only the information needed for their services and are contractually obligated to protect your privacy.

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

Business Transfers

If Module Grain Locale undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that process. We will notify you by email and explain 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 safety concerns, fraud investigations, or violations of our terms.

Your Rights and Choices

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

Access and Correction

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

Data Deletion

You can 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 remove access to 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 continue to receive essential communications about your account and course enrollment.

Cookie Management

Most web browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject some, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

Our security practices include encrypted data transmission, protected server environments, regular security audits, and 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 details are typically kept for three years after closure, while course progress data may be retained for up to nine years for educational records.

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 cross-border 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, parental consent is required before collecting personal information. Parents or guardians can review their child’s information, request corrections or deletion, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents may review any personal information gathered from their child, request deletion, and deny further collection or use. 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 periodically update this privacy policy to reflect shifts 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 notices, so please review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent changes.

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