Sunshine Post

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the Sunshine Post collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through our website and related services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data.

What Data We Collect

Directly Provided Data

Information you provide directly to us, such as:

  • Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Information from newsletter sign-up forms
  • Job application details
  • Contact form submissions

Automatically Collected Data

Information collected automatically when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Referral source

Other Sources

We may also collect information from social media interactions, surveys, or event registrations.

How We Use the Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process subscriptions or payments
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To display personalized advertising
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)

We never sell personal information to third parties.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Restricted access controls
  • Regular security assessments

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Right to Know / Access

You have the right to request:

  • Confirmation of whether we collect, use, or share your personal information
  • Access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information we hold about you
  • Information about the sources, business purposes, and third-party sharing

2. Right to Obtain a Copy (Data Portability)

You may request a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format.

3. Right to Correct Inaccuracies

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

4. Right to Delete

You may request that we delete your personal information, unless it must be retained for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

5. Right to Opt Out of Certain Processing

You have the right to opt out of:

  • The sale of your personal information
  • Targeted advertising or profiling
  • Collection or processing of biometric or sensitive data
  • Sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising

6. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information

If we collect sensitive information, you may request that we limit its use to what is necessary to provide requested services.

7. Right to Appeal

If your privacy request is denied, you may appeal our decision. We will review and respond to all appeals within the time limits required by law.

8. Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide different quality of service because you exercised your privacy rights.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit a privacy request by contacting us:

Privacy Office – The Sunshine Post

info@sunshine-post.com

To protect your information, we may verify your identity before processing any request. We will respond within 45 days and may extend the response time by up to 15 days when necessary, notifying you of the reason for any delay.

Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf where permitted by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by law. Under Florida law, we will not retain personal data beyond two years after your last interaction with our website or services, unless legally necessary.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this section periodically to reflect new privacy regulations or practices. The most current version will always be available on this page and include a "last updated" date at the top.