Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

As you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various kinds of data to tailor your learning experience and enhance our services.

Personal Information

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 you send through our contact forms. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also collect details about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

We automatically gather information about how you use our site and learning platform. This includes visited pages, time spent in different sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical data such as 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 manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

• 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 data helps us deliver high-quality educational content and keep our drawing platform functioning smoothly. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information 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 building 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 occasional newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artwork, or platform improvements if you’ve opted in.

Platform Improvement

Usage data helps us determine which drawing exercises are most beneficial, identify where students struggle, and develop new content addressing common learning challenges. This analysis is conducted in aggregate form 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 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 assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, sending emails, and providing customer support. These providers only access information necessary for their specific 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 HarvestPebbleQuartz undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would 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 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 concerning your personal information.

Access and Correction

You can 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 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 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’ll continue to receive essential communications about your account and course enrollment.

Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject 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 safeguard 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 employ 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 kept for three years after closure, while course progress data may be retained 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 adherence to Canadian privacy law 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 information, request corrections or deletion, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents have the right to review any personal data we've collected from their child, request deletion, and opt out of further collection or use of their child’s information. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we may have 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 periodically 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 website.

Minor changes may be published without individual notification, so we encourage you to review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy shows 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.