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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Sunshine Education Group — sunshineeducationgroup.com

Last Updated: April 2026

Introduction

Sunshine Education Group ("SEG," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website at sunshineeducationgroup.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us through any form on this site.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when submitting a contact form, waitlist inquiry, or career application.
  • Inquiry Details: The type of inquiry you select (e.g., family enrollment, career inquiry, development/partner inquiry) and any message content you submit.
  • Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our site, including device type, operating system, and screen resolution.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide the information or services you request
  • To process enrollment interest and connect you with the appropriate Goddard School location
  • To communicate about career opportunities at Sunshine Education Group
  • To follow up on development, partnership, or investment inquiries
  • To improve our website, content, and user experience
  • To send relevant updates or information you have opted into
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Goddard School Locations: If you submit an enrollment inquiry, your contact information may be shared with the specific Goddard School franchise location you expressed interest in. Each SEG-operated Goddard School is an independently owned and operated franchise. Information is shared solely for the purpose of following up on your enrollment inquiry.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or managing communications (such as CRM platforms like GoHighLevel), subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Atticus Franchise Group: As an operating company within the Atticus Franchise Group platform, certain operational and business data may be shared internally for reporting, growth planning, and platform management purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and support marketing efforts. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site (data is anonymized and aggregated)
  • Marketing Pixels: Meta (Facebook) Pixel may be used for advertising and retargeting purposes

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that doing so may affect certain functionality of the site.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. To manage Meta advertising preferences, visit Facebook Ad Settings.

Do Not Track: Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals your preference not to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as no industry-wide standard for DNT compliance has been established. We will update this policy if that changes.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it. This site is intended for parents, guardians, professionals, and business partners.

We operate within The Goddard School franchise system and adhere to all applicable regulations regarding early childhood education, including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) as it applies to our operations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including individual Goddard School location pages (goddardschool.com) and the Atticus Franchise Group website. Each linked site operates independently and maintains its own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • The right to know whether your personal information is being sold or disclosed (we do not sell personal information)

California Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected about you, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at contact@sunshineeducationgroup.com. We may require identity verification before processing your request.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@sunshineeducationgroup.com.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Contact and inquiry form submissions are generally retained for up to 24 months from the date of submission, or until you request deletion
  • Enrollment inquiry data are generally retained for up to 36 months to support ongoing enrollment conversations and follow-up
  • Analytics data is retained per the default settings of our analytics providers (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)
  • Career applications are generally retained for up to 12 months from the date of submission

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at contact@sunshineeducationgroup.com. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days. To protect your privacy, we may ask you to verify your identity before processing requests related to your personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out: