Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 30, 2026
This policy explains how AMDS Software handles personal data. AMDS Software is the trading name of André Mendes da Silva, a sole trader based in Portugal, who is the data controller. You can reach us at hello@amdssoftware.com.
What we collect
Contact form: your name, email, company, the delivery model you're interested in and your message. Chat: your messages and whatever you choose to share, such as your name, email, phone number, company, project details and budget. Technical data: IP address and browser information in server logs.
Why we use it and our legal basis
We use your details to answer your request and prepare a proposal (steps before a contract, GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)), and technical data to keep the site secure (legitimate interests, Art. 6(1)(f)). We don't sell your data or send you marketing.
The AI assistant
The chat is an AI assistant, not a person. It collects your request, and a person reviews every request. It doesn't make decisions about you. Please don't share sensitive personal data in the chat.
Who processes your data
Groq, Inc. (United States) generates the chat replies, so chat messages may be processed outside the EU. Hetzner Online GmbH (Germany) hosts the site and database. Cloudflare, Inc. provides DNS and email routing. Google Fonts (Google LLC) serves the site's font, so your browser's IP address is sent to Google when the page loads.
How long we keep it
We keep requests and chats for as long as we need them to follow up. If we work together, we keep business records for as long as the law requires. You can ask us to delete your data at any time.
Your rights
You can ask to access, correct, delete, restrict or receive a copy of your data, and object to how we use it, by emailing hello@amdssoftware.com. You can also complain to the Portuguese data protection authority, the CNPD (cnpd.pt).
Cookies and local storage
We set one strictly necessary session cookie (_amdssoftware_website_session), used to protect forms and keep your chat open. It expires when you close your browser. If you switch theme, your choice is saved in your browser's local storage (amds-theme) and is never sent to us. We don't use analytics or advertising cookies, so there is no cookie banner.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page as the business evolves. The date at the top shows the latest version.