Privacy Notice

Information We Gather

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we collect different kinds of information to tailor your learning experience and improve our services.

Personal Details

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

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our site and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in various sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical details like your IP address, browser, and device information.

Cookies and Tracking

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

• Essential cookies necessary for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
• Preference cookies to recall your choices
• Marketing cookies to deliver relevant content

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data helps us provide high-quality educational content and maintain our drawing platform effectively. We are committed to using your information responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information 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 more effective learning paths for developing your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

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

Platform Enhancement

Usage data helps us identify which drawing exercises are most helpful, pinpoint areas where learners struggle, and create 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 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 work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, process payments, send emails, and provide 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 Marble Field Path 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 Canadian law, court order, or 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 Canadian privacy law, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you hold specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information 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 ask us to delete your personal information, and we will do so 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 artwork.

Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in each message or by contacting us directly. You’ll still receive essential account and course enrollment notices.

Cookie Management

Most browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You can accept all cookies, block some, or receive prompts 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 needed to provide our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account details are typically held for three years after closure, while course progress data may be retained for up to seven years for educational records.

International Transfers

While our main operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data abroad. We ensure adequate protections through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy requirements 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 accordance 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 may review any personal information collected from their child, request deletion, and refuse further collection or use of their child’s data. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we collected a child’s information without proper parental consent, please contact us promptly so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated by 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 the most recent changes.

Your continued use of our platform after policy updates signals your acceptance of the revised terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.