1. Introduction

Sunshine Kids Academy (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects the privacy of all students, parents/guardians, and staff. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in compliance with applicable laws, including Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

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2. Scope of Application

This policy applies to all personal information obtained through school enrollment, activities, events, communications, and our website.

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3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Student’s name, date of birth, gender

• Parent/guardian’s name and contact details

• Emergency contact information

• Medical and allergy information
   

4. Purpose of Use

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Student enrollment and school administration

• Emergency contact and safety

• Educational and developmental support

• Event planning and communication

• Tuition billing and payment management

• Promotional purposes (with consent)
   

5. Photo & Video Release Policy

By enrolling at Sunshine Kids Academy, parents/guardians consent to the use of photographs, videos, and artwork of their child for educational and promotional purposes. These materials may appear in newsletters, printed materials, our website, and official social media channels. Such usage may continue even after the student leaves the school.

Sunshine Kids Academy is not responsible for images or content shared publicly by third parties once published.

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6. Protection of Personal Information

We take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, leakage, or misuse of personal information.

We do not disclose or share personal information with third parties without consent, except as required by law.

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7. Third-Party Services

If we use third-party service providers (e.g., payment systems, event platforms), they are contractually bound to protect personal information according to our privacy standards.

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8. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law.

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9. Your Rights

Parents/guardians have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information held by the school. Requests can be made via our contact details below.

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10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

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11. Contact Us

Sunshine Kids Academy
office@sunshinekids-academy.com