Institutional Charter & Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all students, applicants, workshop participants, site visitors, and parents/guardians engaging with Aura Institution of Fashion Technology ("Aura", "we", "our", or "us"), operating physically at Sree Ranga Departmental Store, 2nd Floor, Opposite SP Office, Virupakshipuram, Dharmapuri - 636705, Tamil Nadu, India, and digitally via aurainstitution.com.
By submitting an admissions application, completing our campus enquiry form, contacting our counselors via telephone or WhatsApp, or enrolling in any of our diploma, masterclass, or weekend certificate programs, you consent to the collection and handling of personal data as described herein.
Information We Collect
We gather only the minimum personal data strictly necessary to fulfill our educational, vocational, and certification mission:
Admissions & Enquiry Information
Full legal name, phone number, email address, physical residential address, course of interest (e.g., Fashion Designing, Aari Embroidery, Baking Arts, Jewellery Making, Bangle Making, or Fabric Painting), and preferred batch timings (morning/afternoon/weekend).
Enrolled Student Academic Records
Attendance rosters, course progression milestones, studio assignment submissions, grading logs, and official course completion certificate issuance credentials.
Atelier Photography & Studio Portfolios
Photographs and video documentation of finished garments, embroidery works, culinary presentations, graduation ceremonies, and hands-on atelier drafting sessions.
How We Use Your Data
Your information is processed transparently and strictly for educational operations:
- Admissions Verification & Batch Allocation: Reviewing applications, matching students with appropriate curriculum tracks, and scheduling sewing machine and drafting table access.
- Student Communication: Dispatching timetable reminders, workshop date changes, syllabus notes, and examination alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, or telephone.
- Certification & Accreditation: Verifying completion criteria, producing tamper-proof graduation certificates, and issuing institutional letters of recommendation.
- Career Placement & Boutique Mentorship: Connecting graduates with bridal boutiques, fashion studios, and entrepreneurship loan guidance schemes where requested.
Student Work & Photography Consent
As a leading creative academy, we celebrate our students' artistic breakthroughs. During practical sessions, our faculty and official media team capture photography and videography of garments, aari blouse patterns, tiered cakes, and handmade jewellery created by our students.
Our Ethical Media Commitment: We respect personal dignity. All student showcases on our website or official Instagram (@aura_institution) prominently attribute the student creator. If you prefer your photograph or physical likeness not to be featured on public social media, you can notify the admissions office at any time during enrollment without any academic penalty.
Fee Transactions & Security
Course fees, registration deposits, and kit charges are processed through certified institutional bank accounts, registered UPI channels, or directly at our Dharmapuri campus cash counter.
- Aura never stores sensitive banking credentials, credit card CVVs, or online banking passwords on our web servers.
- Official stamped paper or digital receipts are issued immediately upon fee confirmation for every installment.
- Online payment transactions initiated through approved third-party payment gateways comply with RBI data localization standards and PCI-DSS compliance.
Third-Party Disclosures
We have a strict Zero Data-Broker Policy. We do not sell, rent, lease, or monetize your contact details to telemarketers or external advertising companies. Data is shared exclusively under the following controlled circumstances:
- Accreditation & Vocational Bodies: When students register for government-recognized skill certifications or external examinations.
- Authorized Cloud & Messaging Providers: Secure enterprise communication tools (such as transactional email and WhatsApp Business API) operating under strict non-disclosure obligations.
- Statutory Obligations: Where mandated by law, court order, or regulatory authorities within Tamil Nadu or the Union of India.
Storage & Security Safeguards
Physical student files (enrollment forms, identity proofs, course agreements) are stored in secure on-campus administrative cabinets accessible solely by authorized administrative staff.
Digital admissions submissions are transmitted via TLS/SSL encryption and maintained on protected servers with role-based access controls to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation.
Your Rights & Data Choices
In alignment with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act 2023), every student, applicant, and parent has the following guaranteed rights:
Grievance Redressal & Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise any student data rights, or have a grievance concerning data handling, please contact our designated Grievance Officers:
Admissions & Data Protection Desk
Aura Institution of Fashion Technology, Dharmapuri