Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of data to tailor learning experiences for you and to 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 address, phone number, and any messages you send via 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 collect data about how you use our site and learning platform. This includes pages viewed, time spent in different sections, completed drawing exercises, 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 preferences, and assess site performance. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand how users interact
• Preference cookies to recall your choices
• Marketing cookies for relevant content delivery

How We Use Your Information

Your personal data helps us deliver quality educational content and keep our drawing platform running smoothly. We are dedicated to handling your information responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to grant 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 paths for developing your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

Your contact details let us respond to questions, share important course updates, and provide 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 informs us which drawing exercises are most helpful, where students struggle, and how to develop new content that addresses common learning challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate 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 operate our platform, process payments, send emails, and offer customer support. These providers access only the information necessary for their services and are contractually bound 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 PublicCommonsHub takes part in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that process. We will inform you by email and provide details about any changes to how your information is handled.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by Canadian law, a court order, or a 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 hold specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You can request access to the personal data we hold 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 request deletion of your personal data, and we will comply unless we have legitimate grounds to retain it for legal, 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 will still receive essential account and course enrollment notices.

Cookie Management

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

Data Security and Retention

We apply 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, comply with legal obligations, or settle disputes. Account data is typically retained for three years after closure, while course progress data may be kept for up to seven years for educational record purposes.

International Transfers

While our main operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data abroad. We ensure adequate protection through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy law for cross-border transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our drawing platform welcomes learners of all ages, and we take special care to safeguard the privacy of younger users in line 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 its deletion, and block further collection or use of their child’s data. We provide clear mechanisms for parents to exercise these rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently 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 via email or prominent notices on our site.

Minor changes may be posted without individual notification, so please review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made.

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