Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 20, 2026
DAMA International (“DAMA-I®,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on dama.org to help operate the website, understand how visitors use it, and improve website performance and user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. Some cookies are set directly by dama.org, while others may be set by third-party services that support features or content on the website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- to support the operation, security, and functionality of the website;
- to remember settings and preferences where applicable;
- to understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited and how visitors interact with content;
- to improve website performance, usability, navigation, and content;
- to support embedded media, such as YouTube videos.
Categories of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may be used for basic site operations, security, network management, and similar essential functions.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve content, structure, and performance.
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect information such as pages visited, traffic sources, approximate location derived from IP address, device and browser information, and general engagement metrics.
Behavioral Analytics Cookies
We use Microsoft Clarity to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Clarity may collect information such as clicks, scrolling activity, page interactions, browser and device information, and similar usage data. Clarity may also provide heatmaps and session recordings to help us identify usability issues and improve the website.
Social Media and External Platforms
Our website may include links to DAMA-I® social media pages or other external platforms. If you choose to interact with those services, those platforms may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie practices.
At this time, DAMA-I® does not rely on the outdated social media widgets described in prior versions of this policy, such as follow boxes, like boxes, or stream embeds from legacy platforms. If social media content or integrations are added or changed in the future, this Cookie Policy may be updated accordingly.
Third-Party Services
Some content and functionality on our website may rely on third-party services. These services may place cookies or collect information when their content loads or when you interact with it.
Third-party services currently used on dama.org may include:
- Google Analytics 4, which helps us understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and overall site performance;
- Microsoft Clarity, which helps us analyze how visitors interact with our website, including through heatmaps and session recordings;
- YouTube, where embedded videos are used on certain pages.
We do not intend this Cookie Policy to list every historical or inactive third-party service that may have appeared on the website in the past. Instead, this policy is intended to reflect the services currently used on the website.
Member Login
Member login is provided through an external platform. When you choose to log in, you may be directed to an external site. Any cookies or similar technologies used on that external login platform are governed by that provider’s own policies and practices, not this Cookie Policy.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings, including deleting existing cookies and blocking future cookies. Most browsers provide privacy or security settings that allow you to review and manage cookie preferences.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality or performance of certain parts of the website.
Where required by applicable law, DAMA-I® will request your consent before using non-essential cookies and similar technologies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technologies, legal requirements, or business practices. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date above.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@dama.org.