Data Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you engage with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather different categories of data to tailor your learning experience and improve our services.

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly when you create an account or reach out to us. This covers your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you submit 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 you visit, time spent in various 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 your preferences, and evaluate site performance. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

• 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 functioning smoothly. We are committed to handling your information 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 to your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization supports more effective pathways for developing your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

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

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us identify which drawing exercises are most helpful, spot areas where students struggle, and develop new content to address common learning challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate form to protect individual privacy while enhancing our educational approach.

Legal Compliance

In certain situations, we may use or disclose your data 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 offer customer support. These providers have access only to data necessary 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 Bright Ocean Path participates in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you by email and inform you of any changes to how your data is handled.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data when required by Canadian law, a court order, or government request. This includes cases 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 data.

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 may 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 your course progress and stored artwork.

Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in each message or by reaching out to us directly. You will still receive essential account and enrollment notifications.

Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, block certain types, or get prompts before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may limit some site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data 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 retain your personal data only for as long as needed to provide our services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account details are typically kept for three years after account closure, while course progress data may be stored for up to seven years for educational record purposes.

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 by complying with Canadian privacy law requirements for cross-border 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 line with Canadian privacy laws.

For users under 18, we require parental consent before collecting personal data. Parents or guardians can review their child’s information, request corrections or deletions, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents have the right to see any personal data we've gathered from their child, request deletion, and restrict further collection or use of their child’s data. We provide clear methods for parents to exercise these rights.

If you believe we have unintentionally collected data 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. Significant changes will be communicated by email or prominent notices on our website.

Minor updates may be posted without individual notice, so please review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the latest changes were made.

Your continued use of our platform after policy 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.