Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather different kinds of information to provide you with tailored learning experiences and to improve our services.

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly, such as 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. Upon enrolling in our drawing courses, we also collect details about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our website and learning platform. This includes pages you visit, time spent in various sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical data like IP address, browser type, and device information.

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and related tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
• Preference cookies to recall your 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 using your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to provide 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 offer technical support when needed. If you subscribed to our updates, we may also send periodic newsletters about new drawing techniques, featured artwork, or platform improvements.

Platform Improvement

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

Legal Compliance

In certain circumstances, 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 the community.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain strict controls over how your information is shared and treat privacy with utmost seriousness 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 have access only to 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 MarineResourcePlaza is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that process. We will notify you by email and explain any changes to how your information 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 threats to safety, fraud investigations, or breaches of our terms of service.

Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy legislation, including PIPEDA, you have specific rights regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and ask us to rectify 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 information, and we will comply unless we have legitimate grounds to retain it for legal purposes, fraud prevention, or legitimate business needs. 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 using the unsubscribe link in each message or by contacting us directly. You will continue to receive essential updates 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, block certain types, or prompt before storing cookies. 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, comply with legal obligations, or resolve 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

Although our main operations are in Canada, some service providers may process data in other countries. We ensure adequate protections through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy law 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 may 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, and prevent further collection or use of their child’s data. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected a child’s information without proper parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can address it.

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 via email or prominent notices on our website.

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 most recent changes were made.

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