Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

As you interact with our drawing fundamentals platform, we gather various types of data to offer you tailored learning experiences and to 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 submitted through our contact forms. When you sign up for our drawing courses, we also gather details about your artistic background and learning objectives.

Usage Data

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

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 in your browser settings.

• Essential cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand usage
• 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 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 developing your drawing fundamentals.

Communication and Support

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

Platform Improvement

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

Legal Compliance

In certain situations, we may use or disclose your information to comply with Canadian privacy laws, respond to lawful 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 our platform, process payments, send emails, and offer customer support. These providers access only the information necessary 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 FocusLinenMirror 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 regarding your personal information.

Access and Correction

You can request access to the personal information 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 via the unsubscribe link in each message or by contacting us directly. You will still receive essential communications 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, reject certain types, or receive prompts 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, 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 for as long as needed to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, or settle disputes. Account data is usually 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 elsewhere. We ensure adequate protections through contractual safeguards and compliance with 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 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 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 opt out of further collection or use of their child’s data. We provide clear mechanisms for exercising these rights.

If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a minor 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 will inform you of significant changes by email or via prominent notices on our site.

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

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