Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

As you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of data to tailor your learning experience and enhance our services.

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly when creating an account or reaching out to us. This includes your name, email, phone number, and messages sent via our contact forms. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also gather information about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

We automatically collect data about how you use our site and learning platform. This covers pages visited, time spent in sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, save your preferences, and analyze performance. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand usage
• Preference cookies to remember 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 are committed to handling your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to grant access to drawing courses, monitor your progress through skill levels, and tailor learning recommendations based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization aims to create more effective paths for developing your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

Your contact details enable us to respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical help as needed. We may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured artwork, or platform improvements if you opted in.

Platform Improvement

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

Legal Compliance

In certain cases, we may use or disclose your information to meet Canadian privacy laws, respond to legal requests, or protect the rights and safety of our users and community.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We enforce strict controls over how your data is shared and take privacy seriously in all business relationships.

Service Providers

We collaborate with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our platform, processing payments, sending emails, and offering customer support. These providers access only the information needed for their services and are contractually obligated 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 SustainableInvesting participates in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will inform you via email and explain any changes in how your data 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 safety risks, fraud investigations, or violations of our terms of service.

Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, 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 certain legal exceptions.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data, and we will 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 course progress and stored artwork.

Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from 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 browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You can accept all cookies, block certain types, or be prompted before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

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 retained for three years after closure, while course progress data may be stored for up to seven years for educational records.

International Transfers

Although our main operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data in other countries. We ensure adequate protection through contractual safeguards and adherence to Canadian privacy law requirements for international 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 data, 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 these rights.

If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 18 without proper parental consent, please contact us promptly so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect shifts in practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notices on our site.

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 latest changes were made.

Continued use of our platform after policy changes signifies 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.