Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we collect various types of information to tailor learning experiences and to improve our services.

Personal Information

We gather details 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 via our contact forms. When you enrol in our drawing courses, we also collect details about your artistic background and learning goals.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our site and learning platform. This includes pages visited, time spent in various sections, completed drawing exercises, and technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device details.

Cookies and Tracking

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

• 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 information helps us provide quality educational content and keep our drawing platform functioning effectively. We commit to using your data 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 based on your artistic interests and abilities. This personalization aims to create more effective paths for developing your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

Your contact details enable us to respond to inquiries, send important course updates, and provide technical support when needed. We may also send occasional newsletters about new drawing techniques, showcased artworks, or platform improvements if you’ve opted in.

Platform Improvement

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

Legal Compliance

In certain cases, 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 help us run the platform, process payments, send emails, and offer 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 BerryOrchardField is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would inform you via email and provide details about any changes to how your data 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 regarding 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’ll 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’ll comply unless we have legitimate grounds to retain it for legal obligations, preventing fraud, or legitimate business purposes. Deleting your account will remove access to course progress and stored artworks.

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 updates about your account and course enrollment.

Cookie Management

Most browsers let you control 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 affect website functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement robust 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 as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account information 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 primary operations occur in Canada, some providers may process data abroad. We ensure adequate protections 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 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 deny 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 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. We’ll inform you of material changes by email or via 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 the most recent changes.

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