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Soul Compass

Privacy in the Field

Last updated: March 2026

The Soul Compass is a space of trust.

What you share here - your name, your moment of arrival, your place of arrival - is sensitive data. It opens a window into the imprint of your soul.

This trust is a responsibility.

This page explains how your data is protected - not only because the law requires it, but because it matches the nature of this space.

Who holds this space?

Data Controller (GDPR):

Lukas Merckens

Bendlgasse 16

1120 Vienna, Austria

Email: hello@soulcompass.app

What data flows through this space?

Your moment of arrival (for the report)

When you request a Soul Compass, you share:

Why: This data is what makes your mirror possible. Without it, no Soul Compass can be created.

How long: The raw data (date, time, place of birth) is automatically deleted 30 days after your report is delivered. The completed report is yours to keep.

Legal basis: Your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

For minors under 16, parents or legal guardians submit the birth data. The Child Soul Compass is designed for children and young people up to age 17.

Your contact (email)

Your email address is used for:

How long: Your birth data is automatically deleted 30 days after delivery. Your email address and first name may be retained - so we can inform you occasionally about similar offerings (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). You can object at any time.

ℹ️ Why are we allowed to email you?
Because you've already interacted with the Soul Compass, we may reach out to inform you of similar offerings under the principle of "legitimate interest." That means: we believe future movements in the field may resonate with you - and you can object at any time.

Your resonance (feedback)

If you complete the resonance feedback, you voluntarily share:

How we use it:

Technical traces

When visiting this page, the following are stored automatically:

Why: To ensure the safety of this space.

Cookies: This space uses no tracking cookies.

Who else touches your data?

To let the Soul Compass unfold, a few tools briefly weave in - carefully, transiently, and in service of your clarity.

Service Purpose Privacy
Anthropic Claude Text generation USA, DPA-compliant
Swiss Ephemeris Astronomical calculations Local, no storage
HumanDesignAPI.nl Human Design calculation EU, GDPR-compliant
Google Places Birthplace coordinates USA, DPA-compliant

None of these services store your data. It flows through - and returns to the field.

Your rights in this space

You can, at any time:

Simply email hello@soulcompass.app.

How to unsubscribe from emails

Every email contains an unsubscribe link. One click is all it takes to stop receiving further messages. Transactional emails (e.g. report delivery, purchase confirmation) are not affected.

You will only receive emails directly related to your Soul Compass - there is no newsletter or marketing list.

If you can't find an email with an unsubscribe link, you can request one here:

If something feels off

If you feel your data is not being handled appropriately, you can contact the Austrian Data Protection Authority:

Austrian Data Protection Authority

Barichgasse 40-42

1030 Vienna

Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at

Website: www.dsb.gv.at

Security

Your connection to this space is encrypted (SSL/TLS). Your data is transmitted securely.

Changes

If this policy changes, we will update this page. We will notify you of any significant changes.

This policy follows the requirements of GDPR (EU) 2016/679 -
not only the letter of the law, but the spirit of responsibility.