Privacy Policy

Policies

Effective Date: June 2025

Sowbarnika School of Fashion & Costume (SSFC) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website or enroll in our courses.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, postal address, date of birth, and identification documents.
Academic Information: Qualifications, educational background, portfolio samples (if submitted).
Payment Information: UPI details, bank account information, or card details (processed through secure third-party payment gateways).
Website Usage: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process admissions and applications
Manage your course enrollment and communication
Issue course completion certificates
Provide important updates or promotions
Improve our website and services
Meet legal or regulatory requirements

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.

We may share your data with:

Authorized staff and faculty of SSFC
Service providers (e.g., email tools, payment gateways)
Legal or government authorities, if required by law
Accrediting bodies (for certificate verification or compliance)

4. Data Security

We take appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

Enhance user experience
Track website performance and traffic
Personalize content and ads

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

You may:

Request to review, update, or delete your personal data
Opt-out of promotional emails by clicking "Unsubscribe"
Contact us for any privacy-related concerns at:
Email: learn@ssfc.in
Phone: +91-80154 45505

7. Children’s Privacy

SSFC’s website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy:
Sowbarnika School of Fashion & Costume (SSFC)
Salman Towers, 1st Floor, 2/153, State Bank Colony 2nd street, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 600119
Email: learn@ssfc.in
Phone: +91-80154 45505

Effective Date: May 2025

At Sowbarnika School of Fashion & Costume (SSFC), we are committed to providing quality education and training in the field of fashion and costume design. Our refund policy is designed to be clear, fair, and consistent with industry standards.

Please read the following policy carefully before proceeding with any payments.

1. General Policy

All fees paid to SSFC are non-refundable and non-transferable, under all circumstances, including but not limited to:

Registration/Application Fees
Admission/Enrollment Fees
Tuition Fees (Full/Partial Payments)
Exam and Certification Fees
Material/Resource Fees (if applicable)
EMI or Installment-based payments made toward any course or service

Once a payment is made, no refunds, cancellations, or credits will be issued, regardless of:

Change of mind or personal circumstances
Failure to attend classes or withdrawal
Ineligibility discovered after payment
Course discontinuation due to personal, professional, or health reasons

2. Course Postponement or Cancellation by SSFC

In rare cases where SSFC postpones or cancels a class or batch due to unavoidable reasons:

Students will be offered an option to transfer to the next available batch, free of charge.
Alternatively, students may choose to receive a full course credit (not a refund), valid for 6 months, which can be applied toward any equivalent SSFC course.

Note: No monetary refunds will be provided under any circumstances.

3. Force Majeure

SSFC is not liable for delays, interruptions, or cancellations due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, government regulations). In such cases:

SSFC will make best efforts to provide alternate dates or learning modes (online/hybrid).
No refunds will be processed for such interruptions.

4. Discontinuation by Student

If a student voluntarily discontinue or drops out from any course:

No portion of the fee is refundable.
Students may request access to course material, subject to availability and management approval.
No course credit or postponement will be granted unless explicitly agreed upon in writing before enrollment.

5. Legal Disclaimer

By enrolling at SSFC and submitting any payment, the student and/or parent/guardian agrees to this refund policy in full.
SSFC shall not entertain or be legally liable for any claims, demands, or disputes regarding refund requests once payment has been made.
This policy shall be governed under the jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Need Help or Have Questions?

Please contact us before making payment for any clarifications regarding fees, courses, or policies.

Email: learn@ssfc.in
Phone: +91-8015445505