Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you engage with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather different kinds of data to provide tailored learning experiences and to improve our services.

Personal Information

We obtain information you give us directly when creating an account or reaching out. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you send through our contact forms. When you enroll 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 website and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in various 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 your 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 remember your settings
• Marketing cookies for relevant content delivery

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information helps us deliver high-quality educational content and keep our drawing platform running smoothly. We commit to handling your data responsibly and only for valid purposes.

Educational Services

We use your data to grant access to drawing courses, monitor your progress through different skill levels, and tailor learning recommendations based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization supports on-ramping you toward stronger drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

Your contact details enable us to reply to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical support when needed. We may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artwork, or platform improvements if you’ve opted in to our communications.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us identify which drawing exercises are most beneficial, spot areas where learners struggle, and craft new content that addresses common challenges. This analysis is performed in aggregate 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 collaborate with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, sending emails, and delivering 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 CanvasFindAnchor participates in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will 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 requests. This includes situations involving potential threats to safety, fraud investigations, or violations of our terms of service.

Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy law, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you hold specific rights over 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 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 course progress and stored artwork.

Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from 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 manage cookies through their settings. You can accept all cookies, block certain types, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement comprehensive 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 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 information only as long as needed to deliver our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account details are typically kept for about three years after closure, while course progress data can be kept for up to seven years for educational records.

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 by complying with Canadian privacy 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 line with Canadian privacy laws.

For users under 18 years old, we require parental consent before collecting personal information. 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 of that data, and prevent 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 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 from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you about significant changes via email or prominent notices on our site.

Minor changes may be posted without individual notice, so we recommend reviewing this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top 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 stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.