Mahila Kalyan Shiksha Prashar Samiti ("School", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of students, parents, guardians, and other users who access our online fee payment services through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when online fee payments are made through the ICICI Bank payment gateway. The school provides online access to fee payment facilities through its ERP portal.

2. Information We Collect

• Student name, admission/enrollment number, class, and section.
• Parent/guardian name and contact details.
• Email address and mobile number.
• Payment details such as transaction reference number, payment amount, payment status, and date/time of transaction.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage logs.

The School does not store complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, CVV, or internet banking credentials. Such information is processed directly by the payment gateway and banking partners.

3. Purpose of Collection

• Process and verify fee payments.
• Generate payment receipts.
• Maintain student fee records.
• Communicate payment confirmations and related notifications.
• Resolve disputes, failed transactions, and refund-related matters.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.

4. Payment Gateway Processing

Online payments are processed through the ICICI Bank payment gateway and associated payment service providers. Payment transactions are subject to the terms, security practices, and privacy policies of the payment gateway and participating banks.

The School is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party payment processors.

5. Information Sharing

The School may share information only with:

• ICICI Bank and authorized payment processing partners.
• Government authorities or regulatory bodies when required by law.
• Service providers supporting ERP, accounting, auditing, or technical operations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we strive to protect information transmitted through the internet, no electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Retention of Information

• Maintain educational and financial records.
• Meet statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Resolve disputes and audit requirements.

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, monitor website performance, and maintain secure sessions.

Users may control cookies through browser settings; however, certain portal features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. User Rights

Parents, guardians, and students may request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by the School.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including payment gateway services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The School reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and become effective upon publication.