Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you engage with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various kinds of data to offer you tailored learning experiences and to enhance our services.

Personal Information

We obtain information you provide directly when you create an account or reach out to us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you send via 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 data about how you use our site and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in different sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device details.

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 adjust cookie settings through your browser preferences.

• Essential cookies for site 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 dedicated to using your information responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We utilize 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 strengthening 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 subscribed, 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, pinpoint areas where learners struggle, and create new content that addresses common learning challenges. This analysis is performed in aggregate form to protect individual privacy while enhancing 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 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 run our platform, process payments, send emails, and provide customer support. These providers access only the 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 HarborThreadGrain undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. 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, court order, or government requests. This includes scenarios 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 applicable legal exceptions.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data, and we will comply unless there are 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 unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in each message or by reaching out to us directly. You will still receive essential information 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, reject certain types, or get a prompt before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust 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 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 details are 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

While 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 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 information, request corrections or deletion, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents have the right to review any personal information we have collected about their child, request its deletion, and opt out of further collection or use. We provide clear mechanisms for parents to exercise these rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor 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 evolving practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will inform you about significant changes via email or prominent notices on our site.

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 changes, you agree to the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.