Effective Date: 16-October-2025

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which The Indian Education Trust and the institutions and organizations under it collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from its website users.

The Trust (https://srisankaraschools.org/) administers and operates several institutions and organizations, including (but not limited to):

1. Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School (CBSE) – Adyar – https://sssa.srisankaraschools.org/

2. K.S.N Senior Secondary School (CBSE) – Thiruvanmiyur – https://ksn.srisankaraschools.org/

3. Sri Sankara Vidyashramam Mat. Hr. Sec. School – Thiruvanmiyur – https://ssvtr.srisankaraschools.org/

4. Sankara Ancient Knowledge and Sanskrit Academy (SAKSA) – https://saksa.srisankaraschools.org/

Terms and Conditions

1. Information Collection and Use

We may collect the following information from you:

• On Contact Form: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide.

• For Fee Payment: Name, contact details, payment information (processed securely by our payment gateway provider).

We do not store sensitive payment details such as credit/debit card numbers or bank account information.

We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including when Users visit our website, fill out a form, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our website. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain activities.

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our website, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Our website may use basic “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Website may not function properly.

Online Fee Payment Portal

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

• All payments made through this portal are subject to the terms of the school and the payment gateway provider. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided is accurate and correct. The school reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time as deemed fit. Please read these terms carefully before making any payment.

• The online payment system is for the convenience of students. The Management shall not be responsible for any delays or failures in payment due to technical issues, network problems, or any other cause beyond our control. A payment will be considered successful only after the amount is credited to the school’s bank account. In case of any discrepancy, the school’s records will be considered as final.

• Use of this payment portal is a convenience service offered by IET Trust. The portal facilitates the collection of fees. By proceeding with the payment, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with the use of this portal will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai.

2. How We Use Collected Information

We may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Website.
To improve our Website: We continually strive to improve our Website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates about any activities or events happening that the institution or information pertaining to orders. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

Third-Party Services

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices, and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our website.

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners and trusted affiliates for the purposes outlined above.

4. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We have the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

5.Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Refund Policy

All fees once paid are non-refundable except the caution money deposit. Students are advised to verify the amount and the fee type before making the payment. In the event of a duplicate payment, the excess amount will be adjusted against the student’s next fee instalment or refunded to the student’s bank account after verification, as per the decision of the school from time to time. The refund process may take up to 15-20 business days to complete.

Any refund requests for reasons other than duplicate payments will not be entertained. The school’s decision regarding refunds will be final and binding. In case of any failed transaction where the amount is debited from your account but not credited to the school’s account, the amount will be automatically refunded by the payment gateway provider. Please allow up to 7 business days for the amount to be credited back to your account. For any issues with a failed transaction, please contact your bank or card issuer.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with this Website, or the handling of your information please contact us at

The Indian Education Trust
Address: 9, Vasantha Press Road, Arunachalapuram, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600020
Email Id: school@sssa.in
Phone Number: 7550147280 / 044 24912510

Updated Date: 16-October-2025