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Privacy Policy.

We believe privacy is a fundamental right. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Melade and its portfolio companies are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you interact with our website, services, and portfolio companies. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with our services, apply through our Foundation, or contact us, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, professional background, and any other information you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

We collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data helps us understand how our services are used and improve user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session state, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

We use collected information to operate our services, respond to inquiries, process applications, and communicate with you about opportunities within the Melade ecosystem.

Improvement and Analytics

We analyze usage patterns to improve our website, services, and user experience. This includes understanding which content resonates with visitors and identifying technical issues.

Legal Compliance

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, protect our rights, and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

Information Sharing

Portfolio Companies

If you apply for opportunities or express interest in specific portfolio companies, we may share relevant information with those companies to facilitate connections.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, in response to legal process, to protect our rights or property, or to ensure the safety of our users and the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

Data Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Limitations

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. Contact us to request access to or modification of your data.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business needs.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track users across third-party websites for advertising purposes.

Data Retention

Retention Period

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Deletion

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

International Data Transfers

Cross-Border Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this policy.

Children's Privacy

Age Restriction

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued Use

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions and Requests

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us through the information provided on our website. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

In Summary

• We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services.

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

• We implement strong security measures to protect your data.

• You have rights to access, correct, and delete your information.

• We are transparent about how we use your information.

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