Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you engage with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of data to deliver personalized learning experiences and to improve our services.

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly when you create an account or reach out to us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages sent through our contact forms. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also collect information about your artistic background and learning goals.

Usage Data

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

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze how the site performs. You can manage 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 information helps us provide high‑quality educational content and maintain our drawing platform effectively. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your data to grant access to drawing courses, monitor your progress across 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 information lets us respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical support when needed. We may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artworks, or platform improvements if you’ve opted in to our communications.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us recognize which drawing exercises are most helpful, identify areas where students struggle, and develop new content that addresses common learning challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate form to protect individual privacy while improving 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 us run our platform, process payments, send emails, and provide customer support. These providers access only the data necessary for their services and are contractually obliged 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 CedarShadeWorks participates in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you by email and explain any changes to how your information is managed.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by Canadian law, a court order, or government request. This includes situations 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 information we hold about you and ask us to correct inaccuracies. We will 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 will comply unless we have legitimate grounds 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 will still 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, decline certain types, or receive prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site 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, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is typically retained for three years after account closure, while course progress data may be kept for up to seven years for educational records.

International Transfers

Although 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 cross-border 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've collected from their child, request deletion of this information, and refuse further collection or use of their child's data. 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 inform you of significant changes by email or via prominent notices on our site.

Minor updates may be posted without individual notification, 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 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.