Last updated: May 2026
This Privacy Notice describes how Melan LLC collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or contact us. This notice applies to all visitors, researchers, corporations, and other users of our services.
Information we collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, organization)
- Professional information (job title, research field, institution or company)
- Communications you send us, including inquiry details and correspondence
- Information provided in connection with partnership discussions
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search terms
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about potential partnerships
- Provide our alliance architecture and advisory services
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Send occasional updates about our work (only with your consent)
How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., email hosting, analytics)
- With corporate or research partners as necessary to facilitate partnership discussions (only with your explicit consent)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Data security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
- Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your information
Changes to this notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.
