Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

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

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly to us when creating an account or reaching out. 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 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 different sections, drawing exercises completed, 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 assess site performance. You can adjust 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 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 provide access to drawing courses, monitor your progress through various skill levels, and tailor learning recommendations 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 offer technical support when needed. We may also send occasional newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured 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 students struggle, and develop new content to address 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 applicable 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 operate our platform, process payments, send emails, and provide customer support. These providers have access only to information necessary for their services and are contractually obligated to safeguard 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 GentleLakeCliff 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 applicable law, a court order, or a 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 applicable privacy laws, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies. We’ll 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’ll comply unless we have 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 artworks.

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’ll continue to receive essential communications 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 receive notifications 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 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 needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account details are typically kept for three years after account closure, while course progress data may be retained 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 applicable Canadian privacy law requirements for international data transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our drawing platform welcomes learners of all ages, and we take extra care to protect the privacy of younger users in compliance 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 deletion, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

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

If you believe we have unintentionally collected information 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’ll notify you of significant changes via email or clear notices on our website.

Minor updates may be posted without individual notice, so we encourage you to review this policy regularly. 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.