Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Sunrise Virtual School collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who we are

Sunrise Virtual School is a virtual school offering British International Curriculum education to learners globally. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller of personal information collected through this website.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Account information: login credentials and profile details for registered users
• Student information: academic records, learning history, and related educational data
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
• Communication data: messages, enquiries, and feedback you send to us

How we collect information

We collect information when you:

• Fill out forms on our website, including the prospectus download form
• Register for an account or enroll in our programs
• Contact us via email, phone, or social media
• Browse our website using cookies and similar tracking technologies

How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our educational services
• Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
• Process applications, enrollments, and payments
• Send you relevant information, including marketing communications where you have consented
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal basis for processing

Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, we process personal data on the basis of consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interest, depending on the specific purpose of processing.

How we store and protect your data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data submitted through our prospectus form is stored securely using Cloudflare infrastructure.

Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and services, such as hosting, analytics, and cloud storage providers. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

Your rights

Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent at any time

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

International transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Kenya, including the United Kingdom and the United States, where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at info@sunrisevirtualschool.com.