Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Shalini Mehra ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you access or use the SAMVAD app and related services at samvad.purebeing.eu (the "Services"). We may update this policy from time to time and will notify you of material changes.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information (name, email, password); Conversation context you enter to generate guides (situation descriptions, goals, role); Payment information processed by Paddle.com Market Limited, our Merchant of Record — we do not store card details; Communications (support requests, feedback); Preferences (favourites, language, settings).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage data (modules opened, guides generated, time spent); Device information (hardware, OS, browser); Log information (access times, errors); Approximate location (from IP address).

1.3 Local Storage

We use local storage to keep you signed in and remember preferences (e.g. language). We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the Services; generate personalised conversation guides; process subscriptions and payments; communicate with you; personalise your experience; ensure security and prevent fraud; comply with legal obligations under Austrian and EU law.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share information with:

We may also disclose information as required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transfer.

4. International Data Transfers

Shalini Mehra is based in Austria (EU). When personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we use appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. You may request a copy at connect@purebeing.eu.

5. Data Retention

6. Data Security

We use HTTPS/TLS in transit, secure authentication, access controls, and regular review of our data practices. No online transmission is 100% secure, but we use commercially reasonable measures to protect your data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data, and to opt out of marketing communications. Under GDPR you additionally have the right to restrict processing, to data portability, to object to processing based on legitimate interests, and to withdraw consent. You may lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde, Barichgasse 40-42, 1030 Vienna, dsb@dsb.gv.at).

To exercise these rights, contact us at connect@purebeing.eu. We respond within 30 days.

8. Legal Basis (EEA/UK/Switzerland)

Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) for providing the Services and processing payments; legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) for administrative communications, service improvement, security; legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) for tax/accounting; consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) for marketing communications.

9. Children's Privacy

SAMVAD is intended for professional users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

For material changes affecting your rights, we will notify registered users by email at least 14 days before changes take effect.

11. Data Controller

Shalini Mehra, Dipl.-Päd.

Florianiweg 7, 6212 Maurach am Achensee, Austria

VAT: ATU79440749

Email: connect@purebeing.eu