Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 June 2026

1. Who we are

dam studio (diogomelo.com) is a design studio operated by Diogo Melo, based in Porto, Portugal.

2. What data we collect

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our website. Clarity collects:

• Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behaviour
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device and browser information (screen size, browser type, operating system)
• Approximate geographic location (city/country level only)

Clarity does not collect passwords, payment information, or personally identifiable information beyond what is listed above.

3. Why we collect it

We use this data to improve our website, understand user behaviour, and optimise the design and content of the site. This is our legitimate interest as a design studio.

4. Legal basis (GDPR)

We collect analytics data based on your consent. You are shown a cookie banner when you first visit the site. Clarity is only loaded after you click "Accept". You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage.

5. Data retention

Clarity retains data for up to 13 months. After that, historical data is automatically deleted.

6. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@diogomelo.com.

7. Third-party processors

We use Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA). Microsoft is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

8. Contact

dam studio — Diogo Melo
Porto, Portugal
Email: hello@diogomelo.com