PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
RealisticPencilDrawing.com is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information when using our website and services.
This Privacy Policy applies to RealisticPencilDrawing.com and any related services, content, products, and online courses offered through the website.
WHO WE ARE
RealisticPencilDrawing.com is an instructional website that provides online courses, video tutorials, written lessons, and educational content designed to help individuals learn realistic pencil drawing techniques.
RealisticPencilDrawing.com is based in Ontario, Canada.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect both “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information.”
Non-Personal Information includes information that cannot be used to identify you personally, such as anonymous usage data, browser type, device information, referring and exit pages, website usage statistics, and general demographic information.
Personal Information includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, username, IP address, and other information you voluntarily provide.
Visitors may browse the website without providing personal information.
If you purchase a course, become a member, join our mailing list, submit a contact form, comment on the blog, or participate in community discussions, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, username, and IP address. This information is stored securely.
We do not store your financial information on our website.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
If you purchase a tutorial, course, or membership, certain personal information may be shared with our payment processor, PayPal, for the purpose of completing and managing your transaction.
We use your personal information to:
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Provide access to purchased courses, lessons, and membership content.
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Respond to technical support requests, questions, and comments.
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Send newsletters, lesson updates, special offers, and promotions if you have subscribed to receive them.
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Manage your account, including password resets, refunds, cancellations, and customer support requests.
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Maintain financial and tax records as required by law.
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Improve our website, services, and user experience.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers, such as PayPal, Mailchimp, website hosting providers, and analytics providers, when necessary to operate our business and deliver our services. These providers are only given access to the information required to perform their services and are expected to protect your information in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
COOKIE POLICY
Cookies are small text files that websites place on visitors’ computers or mobile devices.
We use cookies to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and remember user preferences.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics, a third-party analytics service, to better understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect anonymous information such as:
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Number of website visitors
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Device and browser information
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Geographic location
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on pages
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Traffic sources
This information does not include personal details such as your name, email address, or physical address.
NEWSLETTER AND MAILING LISTS
You will only receive these communications if you have voluntarily subscribed and provided consent.
Our Newsletter platform may provide us with information regarding email opens, clicks, and general engagement metrics to help us improve our communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
WEBSITE SECURITY
The security of your information is important to us.
RealisticPencilDrawing.com uses secure encryption technologies, including Transport Layer Security (TLS), to help protect information transmitted through the website.
We also maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
PAYMENT PROCESSORS
Payments for courses, memberships, and other products are processed through PayPal.
PayPal securely handles your payment information and stores financial data according to its own privacy and security policies.
We do not collect or store your credit card or banking information on RealisticPencilDrawing.com.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Customer account information may be retained while an account remains active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some of our service providers, including PayPal, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and website hosting providers, may process or store information in countries outside Canada.
By using our website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with privacy laws that may differ from those in your province or country of residence.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
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Request access to personal information we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law.
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Withdraw consent for certain communications.
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Request information regarding how your personal information is used.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
RealisticPencilDrawing.com is located in Ontario, Canada.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:
Email: contact@realisticpencildrawing.com
You may also contact us through the contact form available on this website.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any updates will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is collected, used, and protected.
