Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

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

Personal Information

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

Usage Data

We automatically collect data on how you use our site and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in various 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 analyze site performance. You can manage cookie settings through your browser options.

• 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 information helps us deliver high-quality educational content and maintain our drawing platform effectively. We are dedicated to using your data responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

Educational Services

We use your information to grant access to drawing courses, track your progress through skill levels, and tailor 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 details allow us to respond to inquiries, share important course updates, and provide technical support when needed. If you’ve subscribed, 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, spot areas where learners struggle, and develop new content that addresses common learning challenges. This analysis is done in aggregate to protect individual privacy while enhancing our educational approach.

Legal Compliance

In certain situations, we may use or disclose your information to comply with applicable 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 delivering customer support. These providers access only the information needed 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 SableMarshTide is involved 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 provide information about any changes to how your data is handled.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by applicable 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 applicable Canadian privacy laws, 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 information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies. We will provide this data within 30 days of your request, subject to legal exceptions.

Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, 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 may 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 account and course enrollment updates.

Cookie Management

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, block certain types, or allow notifications before cookies are stored. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, modification, 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, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is typically kept for three years after closure, while course progress data may be retained for up to seven years for educational records.

International Transfers

Although our main 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 requirements 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 can review their child’s data, request corrections or deletions, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents have the right to review any personal information collected from their child, request deletion, and decline further collection or use of their child’s information. 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 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. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notices on our website.

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

By continuing to use our platform after policy updates, you agree to the revised terms. If you disagree with any changes, you may stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.