Effective from: 1st November 2025
Sanyu Learning Center (“the learning center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students, parents, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, enroll your child, or communicate with our staff.
By accessing our website or enrolling in our programs, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Our Montessori Preschool (Ages 2–6) and Chinese Afterschool Programs (Grades K–6)
Information collected through our website, enrollment forms, parent portal, and in-person communication
Parents, guardians, and children (“you,” “your”) associated with our programs
This Policy does not apply to third-party services we do not control, including payment processors, external education platforms, or linked websites.
We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and applicable California childcare and education privacy standards.
We collect only the information necessary to provide a safe, educational environment for your child and comply with state licensing requirements.
Child’s name, date of birth, and gender
Parent/guardian contact information (address, email, phone)
Emergency contacts
Medical and immunization records
Authorized pickup persons
Enrollment and payment details
Photo/video consent preferences
Communication records with our staff
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
Browser type and version
Device information
IP address and location data
Pages visited and time spent
Cookies and tracking data for site analytics
This information is used solely to improve our website experience and is never sold or shared for advertising purposes.
We use collected information for legitimate educational, administrative, and legal purposes, including to:
Process enrollment and manage student records
Communicate with parents about schedules, events, and billing
Provide emergency contact and medical support when needed
Ensure compliance with California childcare regulations
Improve our programs, website, and communication systems
Manage staff training and student progress tracking
Conduct internal audits and quality assurance
Comply with legal or licensing obligations
We will not use your information for any purpose other than those disclosed in this Policy unless required by law or with your written consent.
We never sell, rent, or trade personal data to any third parties. Information may be shared only in the following cases:
We may use third-party vendors for:
Payment processing
Secure data storage
Parent communication platforms
Health and safety compliance
These providers are contractually required to safeguard your data and use it only for specified purposes.
We may disclose information when:
Required by law, subpoena, or court order
Necessary to protect a child’s health or safety
Requested by state licensing authorities for compliance reviews
Any optional data-sharing, such as participation in photos, videos, or student work exhibitions, occurs only with signed parental consent.
We employ industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Security measures include:
Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
Restricted staff access to personal files
Secure on-site document storage
Routine data backups
Regular staff privacy training
While we strive for complete security, no system can guarantee absolute protection. In the event of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified promptly in accordance with California law.
Sanyu Learning Center collects personal information from children only as necessary for educational and regulatory purposes.
We comply fully with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Any online information about a child under 13 is collected only with verifiable parental consent and used strictly for school-related functions.
Parents have the right to:
Review their child’s records
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
Withdraw consent for optional information use (such as photos)
We do not use children’s data for marketing, analytics, or commercial purposes.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
After a child leaves the program, records may be kept for up to five years for compliance and administrative reasons, after which they are securely deleted or shredded.
As a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA and related privacy laws, including the right to:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
Deletion: Request deletion of data no longer required by law.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another institution if applicable.
Opt-Out: Refuse optional uses of your data (e.g., media or marketing purposes).
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may verify your identity before fulfilling any request.
Our website uses minimal cookies for functionality and analytics. These cookies:
Do not track browsing beyond our website
Do not collect identifiable information
Can be disabled through your browser settings
We do not use third-party advertising or behavioral tracking technologies.
Our website may link to other educational or cultural sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting.
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
Significant changes will be communicated to parents via email or written notice.
For questions or clarification, please contact:
Sanyu Learning Center
Preschool: 1175 Altamead Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
Chinese School: 1715 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
Email:sanyulc.school@gmail.com
Phone:(408) 891-6836
