Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
MSR Academia (Design Fashion Management), affiliated with Istituto di Moda Burgo, Italy,
and Medhavi Skills University, values the privacy of every visitor, applicant, and student who interacts with us
through msracademia.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use
it, and the choices you have. By using this Website or submitting any application or enquiry to us, you agree to
the terms of this Privacy Policy.
When you voluntarily send us electronic mail / fillup the form, we will keep a record of this information so that we can respond to you. We only collect information from you when you register on our site or fill out a form. Also, when filling out a form on our site, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously. In case you have submitted your personal information and contact details, we reserve the rights to Call, SMS, Email or WhatsApp about our products and offers, even if your number has DND activated on it.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you fill out an enquiry form, apply for admission, or contact us, we may collect your name, date of birth, gender, address, phone number, email address, educational qualifications, portfolio or work samples, payment details, identity proof, and any other information you choose to share with us.
Information collected automatically
When you browse our Website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website, through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and respond to admissions enquiries and applications
- Communicate with you about our courses, including Fashion Collection, Fashion Styling, Indian Textiles and Luxury Craft, and Future Textiles and Innovation
- Process payments and maintain academic and administrative records
- Improve our Website and the services we offer
- Send you updates, newsletters, or promotional communication, where you have consented to receive them
- Comply with applicable law and respond to lawful requests from authorities
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our Website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of the Website. We may also use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, which may place their own cookies in accordance with their respective policies.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Our affiliated academic partners, including Istituto di Moda Burgo and Medhavi Skills University, for academic and accreditation purposes
- Service providers who support our operations, such as payment gateways, IT service providers, and email or SMS communication platforms
- Government or regulatory authorities, where required by law
- Any party, with your explicit consent
6. Data Storage and Security
We adopt reasonable security practices and procedures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable academic, financial, or legal regulations.
8. Your Rights
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, applicable rules made thereunder, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and academic record-keeping obligations
- Withdraw consent for marketing communication at any time
- Raise a grievance regarding the handling of your personal information
9. Children and Minors
Our courses are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older, or who meet the eligibility criteria specified for each programme. Where an applicant is a minor, we require the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian for the purpose of registration and communication.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their respective policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
12. Grievance Officer and Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
MSR Academia
3rd Floor, 188/32/1, 13th Cross Rd, Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560080
Phone: 8971522565
Email: Admissions@msracademia.com