At Samvid, led by Jinisha Bhatt, we are committed to protecting the privacy and “Awareness Within” of our clients. This policy explains how we handle your sensitive personal information.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Identifiers: Name, contact number, and email.
• Sensitive Clinical Data: Mental health history, session notes, and specific life challenges (Relationships, Work-Life balance, etc.).
• Artistic Artifacts: Photos or records of creative works produced during Art-Based Therapy (ABT) sessions.
• Payment Information: Processed through secure, encrypted third-party gateways.

2. Use of Information

Your data is used solely to:

• Provide personalized counseling, coaching, and ABT workshops.
• Maintain clinical records as per professional psychological standards.
• Communicate regarding session scheduling and updates.

3. Data Security & Retention

Your records are stored in a secure, password-protected environment. In accordance with standard psychological practice, records are maintained for a period of [e.g., 7 years] after the conclusion of therapy, after which they are securely destroyed.

4. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your data. Information is only shared with third parties (like ICAS or corporate partners) if specifically authorized by you or required by law.