Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04 June 2026

Who we are

This website is operated by Nikita Pandey, a meditation facilitator based in India. Nikita Pandey is the sole data controller responsible for the personal data collected through this website and its registration forms. For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at hello@nikitapandey.net.

What data we collect

Pause Session

When you register for a Pause session, we collect your full name, email, your selection from the available time slots, confirmation of eligibility based on age and gender, and your acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pause sessions are open to women aged 24 to 30 only. Each time slot holds a limited number of participants.

Presence Sessions

When you register for a Presence session, we collect your email, your confirmation that you have attended a Pause session, your acceptance of the EU statutory right of withdrawal, and your acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Presence time slot will be the same as your Pause session. The email provided must be the same email used to register for your Pause session.  Presence sessions are open to women aged 24 to 30 who have attended a Pause session. Each time slot holds a limited number of participants.

Before proceeding to payment, we record your withdrawal consent. This confirms your agreement that sessions will begin within the 14-day statutory withdrawal period.

Why we collect it

Your personal data is collected solely to manage your session registration, including sending you session details, payment details where applicable, and relevant updates. We do not use your data for marketing purposes, profiling, or any purpose beyond direct session management. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for their own purposes.

Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to our users in the European Economic Area, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), which applies under Indian law as we are based in India.

The legal basis for processing your data is the performance of a contract, specifically to fulfil your registration and deliver the sessions you have signed up for. We do not process your data beyond what is necessary for this purpose.

How long we keep your data

We retain your registration data for a maximum of 12 months following your last session, after which it will be permanently deleted. Where applicable law requires a longer retention period, we will retain data only for the minimum period required.

Your rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

If you are located in India, you have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including the right to access information about your data, the right to correction and erasure, and the right to grievance redressal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@nikitapandey.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.

Data breaches

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay and, where required, notify the relevant data protection supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

Automated decision-making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in connection with your personal data. All registration decisions are made manually by Nikita Pandey.

Sessions and recordings

Sessions are conducted live on Zoom. They are never recorded. Participants are strictly not permitted to record sessions by any means, in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all participants present.

Cookies

This website uses cookies through Zoho LandingPage. Strictly necessary cookies are used to ensure the website functions correctly and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies are used to track visitor behaviour and page performance. These are only set after you provide consent via the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies. For more information on Zoho's cookie practices, please refer to Zoho's Cookie Policy at zoho.com/privacy/cookie-policy.html.

Third-party services

Third-party services — Zoho Landing Page

This website is hosted on Zoho LandingPage, a platform provided by Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd. When you visit this website, Zoho LandingPage may automatically collect certain technical data including cookies and usage information as part of their standard platform operation. This data may be processed on servers outside your country of residence. Zoho is GDPR compliant and has Standard Contractual Clauses in place for international data transfers. This data collection is governed by Zoho's Privacy Policy, available at zoho.com/privacy.

Third-party services — Zoho Forms

Registration forms on this website are powered by Zoho Forms, a service provided by Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Form submission data is stored on Zoho's servers. This data may be processed on servers outside your country of residence. Zoho is GDPR compliant and has Standard Contractual Clauses in place for international data transfers. This is governed by Zoho's Privacy Policy, available at zoho.com/privacy.

Third-party services — Zoom

Sessions are delivered via Zoom, a platform provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc. When you attend a session, Zoom may collect certain data as part of their standard service operation, including account information and connection data. For transfers of data relating to users in the European Economic Area, Zoom relies on Standard Contractual Clauses as the applicable transfer mechanism under GDPR. This data collection is governed solely by Zoom's Privacy Policy and Data Processing Addendum, both of which can be reviewed at zoom.us/privacy. We have no control over Zoom's data practices. Participants are encouraged to review Zoom's Privacy Policy before attending.

Third-party services — PayPal

Payments for Presence sessions are processed through PayPal, a service provided by PayPal Payments Private Limited. We receive transaction confirmation details from PayPal solely for the purpose of verifying your payment and confirming your registration. We do not receive or store your payment card or banking details. All payment processing is governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy, available at paypal.com/privacy.

Third-party services — Cloudflare Workers

Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages are hosted via Cloudflare Pages, a static site hosting service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. When you visit these pages, Cloudflare automatically processes technical data including your IP address, browser type, and page request details. Cloudflare, Inc. is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. This data collection is governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy, available at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to or from this website.

Grievance redressal

If you have any concern or grievance regarding the handling of your personal data, you may contact us at hello@nikitapandey.net. We will acknowledge your grievance promptly and resolve it within 30 days of receipt.

If your grievance is not resolved to your satisfaction, you have the right to approach the Data Protection Board of India, once operational, for further redressal.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, including the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens in the Netherlands.

Disclaimer

The sessions offered by Nikita Pandey are not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health condition or any other medical concern, please consult a qualified professional.Nikita Pandey accepts no liability for any outcomes arising from participation in sessions.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at hello@nikitapandey.net.