Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we accumulate various kinds of data to deliver customized learning experiences and to enhance our services.

Personal Information

We gather data 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. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also collect details about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

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

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 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 running smoothly. We are committed to using your information responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to grant access to drawing courses, monitor your progress through different skill levels, and tailor learning suggestions based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization supports more effective learning paths for developing 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. We may also send occasional newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artworks, or platform improvements if you’ve opted in.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us determine which drawing exercises are most beneficial, identify where learners struggle, and create new content to address common learning challenges. This analysis is performed in aggregate to protect individual privacy while enhancing our educational approach.

Legal Compliance

In certain scenarios, 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 collaborate with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our platform, process payments, send emails, and deliver customer support. These providers access only the information needed 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 NeutralFoyerNode 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 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 hold 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 typically 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 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 artworks.

Marketing Communications

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

Cookie Management

Most web browsers let you control cookies via their settings. You can accept all cookies, block certain types, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may limit some site functionalities.

Data Security and Retention

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data 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 employ 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 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 main 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 cross-border 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 data. 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 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 accidentally 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. We will inform you about significant changes via 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.