Privacy & Terms

Last updated: June 2026 · Penka Velikova trading as Penka.Life™ · emailme@penka.life · ICO Registration: ZC236308

Contents
Part 1 — Website Terms of Use Part 2 — Coaching & Practice Terms Part 3 — Nourished™ App Terms Part 4 — Privacy Policy Part 5 — Cookie Policy
⚠ Nourished™ is not a medical device, therapy service, or crisis support tool. The coaching practice offered through Penka.Life™ is not a clinical or therapeutic service. If you are in crisis, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7) or your GP.

Part 1 — Website Terms of Use

1. About This Website

penka.life is operated by Penka Velikova, trading as Penka.Life™. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on penka.life — including text, images, design, the Inner Table symbol, brand identity, reflective prompts, philosophical frameworks, and all app content — is the intellectual property of Penka Velikova trading as Penka.Life™. Penka.Life™, Nourished™, and Nourisher™ are pending UK trademark registration. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any part of this website without written permission.

3. Website Content

Content on this website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute professional psychological, medical, legal, or financial advice.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Penka.Life™ shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website.

5. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.


Part 2 — Coaching & Practice Terms

1. Nature of the Service

Penka Velikova offers coaching and Culinary Art Therapy through Penka.Life™, grounded in Applied Positive Psychology, Humanistic Counselling, and 20 years of psychological practice.

Coaching is not therapy, counselling, or a clinical service. It is a collaborative, forward-focused process supporting personal growth and wellbeing. If you require clinical mental health support, please contact your GP or a registered mental health professional.

2. Qualifications

3. Sessions

4. Cancellation Policy

5. First Session Free

The first session is offered free of charge with no obligation. This applies to one session per person. Penka.Life™ reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

6. Safeguarding & Crisis

If at any point you are at risk of harm to yourself or others, confidentiality may need to be broken and appropriate services contacted. This will be discussed with you first where possible. Between sessions: Samaritans 116 123, your GP, or emergency services 999.

7. Complaints

Contact emailme@penka.life. We will respond within 5 working days.


Part 3 — Nourished™ App Terms

1. What Nourished™ Is

Nourished™ is a reflective wellbeing application rooted in Positive Psychology and Humanistic Counselling, designed to support self-awareness and personal reflection.

Nourished™ is NOT a medical device, therapy service, counselling service, or crisis support tool. It is not a replacement for professional mental health treatment or clinical care.

2. Who Can Use Nourished™

By using Nourished™ you confirm you are 18 or older, are not currently in mental health crisis, and understand the app is a reflective tool, not a therapeutic service.

3. AI Conversations

Nourished™ uses artificial intelligence to generate reflective responses. Responses are generated by an AI model, not a human practitioner. The AI cannot diagnose or treat mental health conditions.

4. Subscriptions

Subscriptions may be cancelled at any time. Refunds are not provided for partial periods unless required by law.

5. Intellectual Property

All content within Nourished™ is the intellectual property of Penka Velikova trading as Penka.Life™. You may not reproduce or commercially exploit any part without written permission.


Part 4 — Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Penka Velikova, trading as Penka.Life™
ICO Registration: ZC236308
Contact: emailme@penka.life

2. What Data We Collect

3. Legal Basis for Processing

4. How We Use Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data for advertising. We do not share your data with third parties except as described below.

5. Third Party Processing

6. Coaching Confidentiality

All coaching sessions are confidential. Notes are stored securely and not shared except where required by law, safeguarding obligations, or professional supervision (where identifying information is anonymised).

7. Sensitive Personal Data

App conversations and coaching sessions may involve sensitive personal information relating to mental or emotional health. This is special category data under UK GDPR, processed only with your explicit consent.

8. Data Retention

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, port your data, and withdraw consent at any time. Contact emailme@penka.life — we respond within 30 days. You may also complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS).


Part 5 — Cookie Policy

Essential Cookies Only

penka.life and the Nourished™ app use only essential cookies necessary for the site and app to function — including session management and accessibility preference storage.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies that identify you personally. We do not use Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.