Privacy Policy
Blueprint to Brushstrokes Creative Coaching & Studio (“Blueprint to Brushstrokes”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we handle the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information and includes our Terms of Use and disclaimers. Our policy complies with applicable provincial and federal privacy laws in Canada.
We highly respect your privacy. All data we collect is used for internal purposes only. We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as outlined in this policy.
Contact Information
Blueprint to Brushstrokes Creative Coaching and Studio
Mailing Address: PO Box 32, Dartmouth PO Main, NS, B2Y 3Y2
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.blueprint2brushstrokes.ca
Company Owner: Jennet Bowdridge
Overview & Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from www.blueprint2brushstrokes.ca, enroll in courses, join memberships, or participate in retreats. It also reflects requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in applicable jurisdictions.
By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
What Information Do We Collect?
Personal data means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. We may collect:
- Identity Data: Name, age, username or similar identifier, marital status, title, date of birth, and gender.
- Contact Data: Email address, mailing address, billing address, delivery address, and phone number.
- Payment Details: Processed securely via Thinkific and/or PayPal or Stripe.
- Course and Membership Data: Enrollment details, membership status, and transaction history.
- Profile Data: Username and password, purchases or orders made by you, your interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our site.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
- Information you provide voluntarily: Such as surveys, contest entries, or community engagement.
If you participate in blog comments or community forums, any information you share may be visible to others.
Email Marketing
We may send you emails about our site, related services, products, or other updates. Emails may also include surveys, promotions, and announcements about new offerings.
Consent
When you provide us with personal information to subscribe to a service, make a purchase, or participate in a digital product, you imply consent for collection and use for that specific reason. If we ask for your information for a secondary reason (e.g., marketing), we will ask for your express consent or provide an unsubscribe option.
How do I withdraw my consent?
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us at [email protected].
Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or investigation.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party platforms to deliver services and process data securely:
- Thinkific: Stores user accounts, course enrollment details, membership information, and transaction records.
- Cyberimpact: Collects and stores email addresses for newsletters and marketing campaigns.
- Shopify: Processes transactions for physical products sold through our storefront.
- PayPal & Stripe: Secure payment processing for purchases.
Each provider has its own privacy policy. Please review their policies for more information.
Jurisdictional Disclosure: Certain providers may be located in or have facilities in a different jurisdiction than you or us. If you proceed with a transaction involving such providers, your information may become subject to the laws of that jurisdiction (e.g., U.S. Patriot Act).
Payment Security
Payments are encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). If you provide credit card information, it is encrypted using SSL and stored with AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we follow PCI-DSS requirements and industry best practices.
Tracking User Behaviour
We may track pages visited within our site to understand user interests and improve content. This data may be used to deliver customized experiences.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies store preferences and help streamline future visits. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
Do Not Track Signals: Because there is no consistent industry understanding of how to respond to “Do Not Track” signals, we do not alter our data collection practices when such signals are detected.
Web Analysis Tools
We may use web analysis tools built into the website to measure and collect anonymous session information for performance and engagement.
Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
Security
Our platforms and service providers use SSL encryption and other industry-standard safeguards to protect your data during transmission and storage. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. By using our site and services, you acknowledge these limitations.
Age of Consent
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your province of residence and have given consent for any minor dependents to use this site.
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, you must have the permission and active involvement of a parent or legal guardian to use this site.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
Email Communications
We may send emails for announcements, offers, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.
External Data Storage
Your data may be stored on servers provided by third-party vendors, including:
- Thinkific
- Cyberimpact
- Shopify
- Stripe
- PayPal Canada
Please refer to each company’s website for their Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your information as long as necessary for service delivery or as legally required. You may request deletion by contacting us.
Limiting Use and Disclosure
We use your information only for stated purposes and do not sell or disclose it except as legally required or to authorized service providers.
Accuracy
We strive to keep your information accurate. Contact us at [email protected] to update or correct your details.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. If material changes occur, we will notify you via email or on our website. If our site or business is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
Access to Information
You may request access, correction, amendment, or deletion of your personal information, register a complaint, or request more information by contacting us at [email protected].
Terms of Use, Disclaimers, and Forward-Looking Statements
Blueprint to Brushstrokes Creative Coaching and Studio has taken every effort to accurately represent our programs and their potential to support your creative growth. However, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes, as results vary based on individual factors such as your skills, knowledge, commitment, and personal circumstances. You alone are responsible for your actions and results in your creative practice and life.
Our programs are for educational and creative development purposes only. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, applicability, or completeness of the content. Any forward-looking statements in our promotions are opinions or forecasts and are not guarantees of actual performance.
We do not provide legal, financial, architectural, medical, psychological, psychiatric, or other professional mental health advice. Individuals should seek appropriate professional advice and care for any underlying personal health conditions, legal or financial matters, or construction or design questions or challenges.
Under no circumstances will Blueprint to Brushstrokes or its representatives be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this material. We are not responsible for your actions or those of any third party referenced in our programs.
By enrolling and participating in our programs, you agree to these statements and agree not to hold Blueprint to Brushstrokes liable for your results or actions.
Contact
For questions or concerns about this policy, contact:
[email protected]
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
Last Updated: December 1, 2025