Website Data Handling Policy

Cookies are small text files that sites place on your device when you visit. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you – like your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart. At stonebaystudio.bond, we use a variety of tracking technologies to improve your learning experience and to better understand how our drawing fundamentals platform serves our community.

In addition to traditional cookies, we also utilize web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tools. These technologies work together to deliver a more tailored experience while helping us enhance our educational content and platform functionality. Some are essential for basic site operation, while others enhance your experience or assist us in analyzing 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.

While you're learning to draw, tracking helps us understand which techniques resonate with different students. For example, if many learners spend extra time on our shading tutorials, we know to create more content in that area. If learners frequently revisit our color theory lessons, we can expand those materials.

Analytics also help us spot when learners might be struggling. If we notice users getting stuck at a particular lesson, we can add additional 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 kinds of tracking data have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may stay for months or years depending on their purpose. We regularly review and remove old tracking data that no longer helps improve your learning experience.

You control your data relationship with Stone Bay Studio. Beyond cookie management, you can request information about the data we’ve collected, request corrections to inaccurate information, or request deletion of your tracking history. Our approach prioritizes transparency and gives you control over your digital footprint on our platform.