Website Data Usage Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites when you visit. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help sites remember details about you – such as your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart. At gentlelakecliff.xyz, we use various tracking technologies to improve your learning journey and to understand how our drawing fundamentals platform serves our community.

In addition to standard cookies, we also use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies. These tools work together to deliver a more personalized experience while helping us enhance our educational content and platform functionality. Some of these technologies are essential for basic site operations, while others improve your experience or assist in analyzing usage patterns.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our drawing platform from working correctly.

While you’re learning to draw, tracking helps us determine which techniques resonate with different students. For instance, if many learners spend extra time on our shading tutorials, we know to create more content in that area. If students frequently revisit our color theory lessons, we can expand those materials.

Analytics also help us spot when learners might be encountering difficulties. If we notice users getting stuck at a particular lesson, we can add further explanations or alternative teaching approaches. This data-driven approach enables us to continuously refine our educational content based on actual student behavior rather than guesswork.

Different tracking data types have varying lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for months or years depending on their purpose. We regularly review and purge old tracking data that no longer helps improve your learning experience.

You retain control over your data relationship with GentleLakeCliff. Besides managing cookies, you can request details about the data we’ve collected, ask for corrections to inaccurate information, or request deletion of your tracking history. Our approach emphasizes transparency and puts you in charge of your digital footprint on our platform.