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    Privacy Policy

    Last updated: September 2, 2026

    Important Information

    Welcome to Amela Biosciences Ltd ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

    This Privacy Policy explains how your data is processed when you use our websites at amelabiosciences.com and amelabiosciences.ch, including when you submit inquiries through our contact form.

    1. Who We Are

    Amela Biosciences Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on the development of animal-free, designed protein bioinks.

    Contact: webpage@amelabiosciences.com

    2. What Data We Collect

    We may collect the following types of data:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content submitted via our contact form.
    • Newsletter Information: Email address (and optional name) submitted via our newsletter sign-up form.
    • Pilot Access Requests: Name, email, institution, role, and scientific or technical details (e.g. application area, cell types, biological signals, mechanical range, fabrication workflow, timeline, and free-text notes) submitted via our pilot access form.
    • Investor Deck Requests: Name, email, organization, role, purpose, and any message submitted when requesting our investor deck.
    • Device & Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, operating system, and other technical details for security and analytics purposes.
    • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions, used strictly for website improvement.

    3. How and Why We Use Your Data

    We process your data for the following purposes:

    • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form (legitimate interest).
    • To send periodic newsletter updates about Amela Biosciences Ltd when you have signed up (consent — GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at webpage@amelabiosciences.com.
    • To evaluate and respond to pilot access requests, including assessing scientific fit and reaching out to discuss potential collaboration (legitimate interest / pre-contractual steps).
    • To send our investor deck and respond to deck requests (legitimate interest / pre-contractual steps).
    • To maintain and improve the functionality and security of the Website.
    • To understand how visitors interact with our Website and to improve the user experience.
    • To comply with legal obligations where applicable.

    We do not use your personal data for advertising or for marketing to you on behalf of third parties. We do not sell your data.

    4. Data Hosting and Processing

    All data is securely stored and processed using reputable cloud infrastructure providers that comply with high security and privacy standards. Our primary database and form submission storage are hosted in the European Union (EU).

    While Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, hosting personal data in the EU means it benefits from the EU's strong data protection framework. Any transfer or processing outside the EU/EEA is carried out only with appropriate safeguards in place and in compliance with applicable Swiss and international data protection laws.

    5. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We may share data only with:

    • Service providers who support the operation of the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics), under strict data processing agreements.
    • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

    6. Cookies and Local Storage

    Our Website does not use cookies. For technical session handling, we may use browser localStorage to maintain your session state (e.g., keeping you signed in). This data remains on your device and is not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

    7. Data Retention

    We retain contact form submissions, pilot access requests, and investor deck requests for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our legitimate business interests. Newsletter subscribers are retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

    8. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

    • Access the personal data we hold about you.
    • Correct or update your data.
    • Request deletion of your data.
    • Withdraw consent where applicable.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at webpage@amelabiosciences.com.

    9. International Data Transfers

    If you access our Website from outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located, your data may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

    10. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice.

    11. Contact

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: webpage@amelabiosciences.com