Website Data Usage Policy

Cookies are tiny text records that websites place on your device when you browse. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help sites remember details about you — such as your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart. At openriverassociation.bond, we use various tracking technologies to enhance your learning journey and to understand how our drawing fundamentals platform serves the community.

Beyond traditional cookies, we also employ web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies. These tools collaborate to deliver a more personalized experience while helping us improve our educational content and platform functionality. Some of these technologies are essential for basic site operation, while others enhance your experience or help us analyze usage patterns.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent certain parts of our drawing platform from working correctly.

As you learn to draw, tracking helps us understand which techniques resonate with different learners. For instance, if many users spend more time on our shading tutorials, we know to create additional content in that area. If learners frequently revisit our color theory lessons, we can expand those materials.

Analytics also help us spot when students might be struggling. If we notice users getting stuck at a particular lesson, we can add extra explanations or alternative teaching approaches. This data-driven approach lets us continually refine our educational content based on real student behavior rather than guesswork.

Different tracking data have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for months or years depending on their purpose. We regularly review and purge outdated tracking data that no longer helps improve your learning experience.

You retain control over your data relationship with Open River Association. Beyond cookie management, you can request information about what data we’ve collected, ask for corrections to inaccurate information, or request deletion of your tracking history. Our approach emphasizes transparency and places you in charge of your digital footprint on our platform.