Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various kinds of information to tailor your learning experience and improve our services.

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly to us when creating an account or sending inquiries. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you submit via 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 site and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in various sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical data like your IP address, browser type, and device details.

Cookies and Tracking

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

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
• Preference cookies to recall 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 effectively. 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 across skill levels, and tailor learning recommendations based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization supports more effective learning paths for building your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

Your contact details enable us to respond to inquiries, send important course updates, and provide technical support when needed. If you’ve opted in, we may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured artwork, or platform improvements.

Platform Improvement

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

Legal Compliance

In certain circumstances, 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 have access only to information necessary for their specific 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 HarborLinkCommons participates in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you by email and provide details 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 legislation, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have specific rights regarding your personal information.

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 information, and we will comply unless we have legitimate grounds 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 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 web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You may choose to accept all cookies, block certain types, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures to guard your personal information against 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 data is typically stored for three years after account closure, while course progress data may be kept up to seven years for educational record purposes.

International Transfers

While our main operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data abroad. 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 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, 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 data we've collected from their child, request deletion of that information, and prevent further collection or use. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

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

Minor updates may be posted without individual notice, so please review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made.

By continuing to use our platform after policy updates, you agree to the revised terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.