Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

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

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly when you create an account or reach out to us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you submit through our contact forms. Upon enrolling in our drawing courses, we also collect details about your artistic background and learning goals.

Usage Data

We automatically gather 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 like 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 preferences, and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.

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

How We Use Your Information

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

Educational Services

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

Communication and Support

Your contact information enables us to respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical support when needed. If you opted in, we may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artwork, or platform improvements.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us identify which drawing exercises are most beneficial, pinpoint areas where learners struggle, and create new content to address common challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate to protect 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 work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, process payments, send emails, and offer customer support. These providers have access only to 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 ParadigmCloverSaffron 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, 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 laws, including PIPEDA, you hold specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You may 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 removal 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 artwork.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of 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 control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, block certain types, or get notified before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may impact site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement comprehensive security measures to guard 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 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 store your personal information only as long as needed to provide our services, meet legal obligations, or settle disputes. Account data is typically kept for three years after closure, while course progress data may be retained for up to seven 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 protections through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy law requirements for international data transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our drawing platform welcomes learners of all ages, and we take extra 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 information. Parents or guardians can review their child's data, 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 of this information, and withhold 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 periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated by email or via prominent notices on our website.

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

Continued use of our platform after policy changes denotes 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.