Privacy Policy — Melhem Holdings, Inc.

Last updated: May 2026

Melhem Holdings, Inc. ("Melhem Holdings," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at melhemholdings.com, interact with our platform, or engage with our services.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily submit to us through contact forms, inquiry submissions, internship applications, or Circle membership requests. This may include:

Your name, email address, phone number, and organization
Professional background, title, and areas of interest
Messages, inquiries, or materials you choose to share with us
Application materials submitted through our internship program

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies, including:

IP address, browser type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring URLs and general geographic location

How We Use Your Information

Melhem Holdings uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries, partnership requests, and engagement submissions
To evaluate applications for our internship program and the Melhem Circle
To communicate updates about our platform, initiatives, and programs
To improve the functionality and content of our website
To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Within the Platform: Information may be shared among Melhem Holdings operating entities — including Melhem Scientific, Melhem Pharmaceuticals, Melhem Investments LLC, Melhem Foundation, and Melhem Consultancy — where relevant to processing your inquiry or application.
Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website or services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Inquiry and application data is retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow-up engagement and organizational record-keeping.

Security

Melhem Holdings implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights or to ask questions about how your information is handled, please contact us through the inquiry form on our Contact page.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner institutions and affiliated organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page. We are committed to addressing all legitimate privacy inquiries promptly and transparently.