Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

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

Personal Information

We collect details you provide directly, such as when you create an account or reach out to us. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any messages you submit through our contact forms. When you enroll in our drawing courses, we also gather information about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

We automatically capture information about how you use our site and learning platform. This includes pages visited, 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 analyze how the site performs. You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.

• 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 effectively. We are devoted to handling your information responsibly for legitimate purposes only.

Educational Services

We use your data 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 progress in mastering drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

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

Platform Improvement

Usage data informs us which drawing exercises are most helpful, spot areas where learners struggle, and guide the creation of new content that addresses common challenges. This analysis is performed in aggregate to protect individual privacy while refining our educational approach.

Legal Compliance

In certain scenarios, 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 enforce strict controls over how your information is shared and take privacy seriously in all business relationships.

Service Providers

We collaborate with trusted third-party providers who assist us in running the platform, processing payments, sending emails, and offering customer support. These providers access only the information needed for their services and are contractually obligated to protect your privacy.

• Cloud hosting 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 NorthFieldMarket undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that deal. We would notify you by email and explain any changes to how your data is handled.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court orders, or government requests. This includes situations involving threats to safety, fraud investigations, or violations of our terms of service.

Your Rights and Choices

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

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal data we hold about you and request corrections to 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, fraud prevention, or business purposes. Deleting your account will remove access to 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 web browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You can accept all cookies, block certain types, or be prompted 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 assessments, 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 deliver our services, comply with 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 abroad. We ensure adequate protection through contractual safeguards and compliance with Canadian privacy 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 data. Parents or guardians can review their child’s information, request corrections or deletion, and withdraw consent at any time.

Parental Controls

Parents may review any personal data we've gathered from their child, request its deletion, or deny further collection or use of their child’s information. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we have accidentally 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 periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notices on our site.

Minor updates may be published without individual notice, so we encourage you to review this policy regularly. The "Last Updated" timestamp at the top 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 stop using our services or contact us to discuss your concerns.