privacy policy

 Last Updated: July 8, 2026

Sunshine State Kids Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or participate in our scholarship programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

By using our website (sunshinekidsfoundation.com) or applying for a scholarship through our programs, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Information about your child(ren), including name, date of birth, and disability or educational needs (when applicable)
• Financial or household information required for scholarship eligibility
• Information submitted through applications or forms

Technical Information

• IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from Odyssey (our application and fund management platform) and the Florida Department of Education as part of the scholarship administration process

 We use the information we collect to:

• Process and administer scholarship applications
• Determine eligibility for our programs
• Communicate with families about their applications and scholarship status
• Manage and disburse scholarship funds
• Comply with Florida state regulations and reporting requirements
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

 We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Odyssey: As necessary to process applications, manage funds, and provide platform services.
• With the Florida Department of Education: As required for program compliance, reporting, and oversight.
• With service providers: Such as technology vendors or administrative support who assist us in operating our programs (under confidentiality agreements).
• When required by law: To comply with legal obligations, respond to government requests, or protect our rights and safety.

 We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect some features of the site. We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the Odyssey application platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

 Our scholarship programs serve students, including minors. We collect information about children only as necessary to administer the scholarship programs and only with appropriate parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for any purpose unrelated to our scholarship programs.

 Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.