Overview
BLANK Canvas Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
BLANK Canvas ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
Who We Are
BLANK Canvas is an after-school creative technology programme that enables children to design, create and showcase physical products using digital design and 3D printing technologies.
For the purposes of data protection law, BLANK Canvas is the Data Controller for the personal information described in this policy.
For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
Email: privacy@blankcanvas.ie
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Parents and Guardians
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- School attended by child
- Correspondence and enquiries
- Consent preferences
Children Participating in Programmes
- First name
- School year/class
- Creative work and project submissions
- Portfolio materials
- Photographs and videos (where consent has been provided)
Schools
- Contact details for teachers, principals and school staff
- Programme administration information
- Communications relating to programme delivery
Website Visitors
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage information
How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- Deliver our programmes and workshops
- Communicate with schools and parents
- Manage registrations and enquiries
- Create student portfolios
- Organise exhibitions and showcases
- Improve our programmes and website
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Send updates and marketing communications where consent has been provided
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide our services or respond to programme enquiries.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of our programmes and website, provided those interests do not override individual rights.
Consent
We rely on consent for:
- Marketing communications
- Photography and video recording of children
- Publication of student work
- Use of testimonials
- Sharing student work publicly
Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to retain or disclose information under applicable law.
Photography, Video and Student Work
We may create photographs, videos and portfolios showcasing programme activities and student achievements.
We will only use identifiable images, videos or student work where appropriate parental or guardian consent has been obtained.
Parents or guardians may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Typical retention periods are:
- Programme administration records: up to 7 years
- Enquiries: up to 24 months
- Marketing consent records: until consent is withdrawn
- Student portfolios and project records: up to 3 years after programme completion unless otherwise requested
Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Receive a copy of your information in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission
The Data Protection Commission can be contacted at www.dataprotection.ie.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
Email: privacy@blankcanvas.ie
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your information, you may lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.