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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is sacred. We protect your personal information with the same care and respect we bring to your consultation.

Last Updated: October 2026

Patterns Global Ventures Inc., doing business as Shukla Vedic ("we," "us," "our"), is committed to protecting your personal information and treating your data with respect.

Our consultations involve sensitive personal data, including birth details and life context, and we take privacy seriously.

Section 1: Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide services:

  • Identity details: name, email address, and optional phone number
  • Consultation details: selected service, booking time, communication history
  • Birth data: date, time, and place of birth (sensitive personal information)
  • Technical data: browser type, IP address, cookies
  • Account information: username, login details if applicable
  • Correspondence: emails and any documents voluntarily provided

Section 2: Children's Data

Readings involving minors require written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Children's consultations focus on understanding tendencies, developmental rhythms, strengths, and patterns.

They are not diagnostic, do not assign labels, and are not a substitute for professional medical, educational, or psychological evaluation.

Section 3: How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following:

  • Providing consultations
  • Scheduling and communication
  • Maintaining continuity between sessions
  • Internal analysis to improve services
  • Payment processing
  • Optional educational use only with explicit consent

Section 4: Data Retention

  • Birth data and charts: retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
  • Session notes: retained for 7 years
  • Payment information & invoices: retained for 7 years
  • Account data: retained while the account remains active

Section 5: Data Requests

To request access, correction, or deletion of your data, contact:

contact@shuklavedic.com

We respond within 30 days. We fulfill requests within 60 days unless legal obligations require retention.

Section 6: Security

We use reasonable safeguards including:

  • Secure hosting
  • Password-protected administrative access
  • HTTPS encryption
  • Limited data access

No online platform can be 100% secure, but we make every effort to protect your information.

Section 7: Third-Party Processors

We share data only with service providers necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Stripe or PayPal for payments
  • WordPress
  • Amelia Booking (or chosen booking system)
  • Email service providers

These providers process your data under their own privacy policies.

Section 8: Cookies

We use cookies to support site functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser at any time, though some booking features may not work properly.

Section 9: Use of Artificial Intelligence & Third-Party Platforms

AI-Assisted Services

In the course of providing our services, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models (LLMs) provided by reputable third-party platforms. These tools may be used for:

  • Transcription of session recordings
  • Preparation of session summaries and written materials
  • Research and educational content development
  • Administrative tasks and client communications
  • Chart analysis support and pattern recognition

Data Processing by AI Platforms

When we use AI tools, your information may be processed by third-party AI providers including but not limited to:

  • OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper)
  • Anthropic (Claude)
  • Google (Gemini)
  • Otter.ai, Rev, or similar transcription services
  • Other reputable AI service providers as technology evolves

We select providers with established privacy practices and enterprise-grade security measures. However, each provider operates under their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

What This Means for Your Data

By using our services, you acknowledge and consent to the following:

  • Data transmission: Information including birth details, session content, and personal context may be transmitted to AI platforms for processing
  • Third-party terms: AI providers may retain, process, or use data according to their own terms of service and privacy policies
  • Model training: Some providers may use data to improve their AI models unless we have opted out where such options exist
  • No absolute control: Once data is transmitted to third-party platforms, we cannot guarantee how it will be stored, processed, or retained by those providers

Our Commitments

While we cannot control third-party AI providers, we commit to:

  • Using only reputable, established AI platforms with clear privacy policies
  • Opting out of data training programs where such options are available
  • Using enterprise or professional tiers of services when available, which typically offer enhanced privacy protections
  • Minimizing the amount of sensitive personal information shared with AI platforms when possible
  • Staying informed about changes to AI provider policies and practices
  • Updating this policy as our AI tool usage evolves

Limitation of Liability

You acknowledge that:

  • AI platforms are third-party services beyond our direct control
  • We are not responsible for data breaches, unauthorized access, or misuse of data by AI providers
  • We are not liable for any consequences arising from AI providers' data handling practices
  • Technology evolves rapidly, and AI platforms may change their practices without our prior knowledge
  • Despite our good faith efforts, we cannot guarantee the absolute security or privacy of data processed by third-party AI tools

Your Choices

If you have concerns about AI processing of your data:

  • Request limitations: Contact us before your session to discuss limiting AI tool usage for your consultation
  • Opt out of recordings: Request that your session not be recorded if you prefer to avoid transcription services
  • Ask questions: We're happy to discuss which specific tools we currently use and their privacy practices

Please note that opting out of AI assistance may affect the materials and summaries we can provide after your session.

Summary: We use AI tools from reputable providers to enhance our services. By booking a consultation, you consent to your information being processed by these third-party platforms. We act in good faith to protect your privacy, but cannot be held liable for the data practices of AI providers beyond our control.

Section 10: Corporate & Brand Structure

Patterns Global Ventures Inc. operates two distinct brands:

  • Shukla Vedic — Vedic astrology consultations and readings
  • Vedic Patterns — Educational content and resources

Your consultation information is never used for educational purposes without explicit written consent.

Any shared insights are anonymized and optional.

Section 11: Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision.

For material changes, we will notify active clients via email.

Trust is the foundation of this work. Protecting your information is how we honor that trust.