Privacy Policy

We collect information necessary to provide safe, effective therapeutic guidance, mindset coaching, workshops, and educational resources. This data falls into the following categories:

We use the information we collect strictly for legitimate clinical, administrative, and educational purposes, including:

• Delivering individual psychotherapy, mindset coaching, and corporate emotional well-being workshops.
• Facilitating session scheduling, intake reviews, appointment reminders, and follow-up communications.
• Responding to questions submitted through contact forms, emails, or speaking engagement inquiries.
• Sending educational newsletters, essays, and publication announcements (only when you have explicitly opted in; you may unsubscribe at any time).
• Maintaining accurate administrative and accounting records required by tax and professional regulations.
• Monitoring website performance, security, and protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

Therapy thrives on safety. What is discussed between you and Dr. Ashika Mehta within the therapy room or digital consultation remains strictly confidential.

Exceptions to Confidentiality: In accordance with medical ethics and Indian law, confidentiality is legally broken only under exceptional circumstances:

In any such rare event, only the minimum information required by law is disclosed, and where legally permissible, we will make every effort to notify you beforehand.

We maintain a strict policy: we never sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third-party marketers or advertisers.

We share minimal necessary data only with:

• Trusted Service Providers: Secure infrastructure partners who assist in email delivery, encrypted cloud backups, website hosting, and payment gateways. All providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by statutory law, court subpoenas, or legal processes to protect rights, property, or public safety.

We employ comprehensive physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal and clinical records:

• SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our website is secured with end-to-end HTTPS encryption.
• Access Control: Therapeutic records and notes are kept in encrypted, password-protected systems accessible solely by Dr. Ashika Mehta.
• Secure Telehealth: Virtual therapy sessions are conducted via encrypted, HIPAA/GDPR-compliant telehealth platforms.

We retain personal and clinical information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide ongoing clinical care, resolve potential disputes, and comply with medical record-keeping laws and statutory tax obligations.

When records are no longer required, they are permanently destroyed using secure digital wiping and shredding protocols.

Our site uses essential and performance cookies. Essential cookies ensure the site functions properly (such as navigation and form security). Performance cookies help us understand aggregate visitor metrics without tracking personal identities across third-party websites.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain interactive features of our website.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you possess the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Inspection: You may request a summary of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You may ask us to correct incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Deletion: You may request the erasure of your personal data, subject to statutory medical and tax retention rules.
• Unsubscribe: You can opt out of newsletters or email communications anytime using the link at the bottom of our emails.

Our website links to external platforms, media publications (such as The Times of India, Isprava Insider), and social channels (Instagram, YouTube, Substack). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

Our website and independent coaching offerings are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. For adolescents or minors participating in therapy, verified parental or legal guardian consent and active involvement is required. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors without verifiable guardian approval.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in our clinical services, technological changes, or evolving legal frameworks. When revisions occur, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acknowledgement of the updated terms.