Madras Institute of Fashion Technology (MFT)
Madras Institute of Fashion Technology (“MFT”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of students, applicants, visitors, and other users (“you”, “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you access or interact with our website https://www.mftindia.com/mft/ and related services.
By using our website or submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide while enquiring about courses, applying for admissions, registering for workshops, or contacting us. This information may include, but is not limited to, your full name, email address, mobile number, postal address, educational qualifications, and course or programme preferences.
This information helps us respond to your queries and communicate relevant information about courses or services.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We use the collected information to respond to enquiries and provide academic details, process applications, admissions, registrations, and payments, communicate important updates, announcements, and promotional content where consent has been given, improve our courses, services, and website functionality, and comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional obligations.
Personal data is processed only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including the individual’s consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate institutional interest.
3. Disclosure of Information
MFT does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information under any circumstances. Your data may be shared only on a limited and need-to-know basis, including with authorised service providers such as IT support partners, analytics tools, and communication platforms, strictly for operational and service-related purposes.
Information may also be disclosed to government authorities or regulatory bodies where such disclosure is required by applicable law.
Personal information may be used to respond to enquiries, provide relevant details about MFT’s courses and services, process admissions, registrations, and form submissions, communicate updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and important notices (where consent has been provided), and enhance website performance and overall user experience.
All third parties engaged by MFT are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and are required to adhere to applicable data protection and security standards.
4. Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
- Request deletion or restriction of processing, subject to legal limitations
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
You can submit requests using the contact details provided below.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 16 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable parental or guardian consent.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
MFT reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by MFT. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. You should review their privacy policies separately before submitting any personal information.
9. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data,
please contact:
Madras Institute of Fashion Technology (MFT)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 98410 93593
Address: 16A, Shastri Nagar Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, 100 Feet Road, near Hotel Ambika Empire, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026
