Lexa Shield – Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2025
We use cookies to provide the best possible user experience. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and ensure that our services function securely and effectively.
1. Compliance and Scope
Lexa Shield complies with global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR/PECR, and the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD).
We also respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If your browser sends a “do not sell or share data” signal, our system will automatically block any cookies or tracking technologies that are not strictly necessary.
For more details on how we handle personal data, please read our [Privacy Policy].
2. Types of Cookies We Use
(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website. Without them, services such as secure login, session maintenance, and form submissions cannot function. Examples:
wordpress_test_cookie– checks if cookies are enabled in browserwordpress_logged_in_*– keeps WordPress users logged inwp-settings-*/wp-settings-time-*– stores WordPress admin/user interface preferencesPHPSESSID– maintains secure session stateWP_DATA_USER_*– stores session data for logged-in WordPress userswpEmojiSettingsSupports– ensures emoji renderingelementor– loads Elementor page builder datae_globals/e_kit-elements-defaults– Elementor design defaultswp_lang– remembers site languagecmplz_functional,cmplz_preferences,cmplz_marketing,cmplz_consented_services– set by Complianz to manage cookie banner choices
(b) Functional Cookies
These cookies store non-sensitive user preferences to enhance your experience, such as language settings or display options (e.g., dark/light mode). They do not track browsing activity. Examples:
wp-wpml_current_language– current language preference (WPML plugin)wp-wpml_current_admin_language_*– admin language preference
(c) Statistical (Analytics) Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site in an aggregated and anonymous way. We use them to improve site performance and usability. Examples:
ams_tq_last_ids– session identifiers used by analytics_ams_session– analytics session trackingcontinueReview– user flow/session markermp_gen_new_tab_id_mixpanel_150605b3b9f979922f2ac5a52e2dcfe9– Mixpanel analytics (tab ID)mp_tab_id_mixpanel_150605b3b9f979922f2ac5a52e2dcfe9– Mixpanel analytics (session ID)ate-maiya-info/ate-maiya-info_*– analytics/tracking helper
(d) Marketing Cookies
Currently, Lexa Shield does not use cookies for marketing, profiling, or targeted advertising.
However, if in the future we introduce remarketing or advertising features, this policy will be updated, and prior consent will always be required.
(e) Third-Party Service Cookies
Our site integrates certain third-party services, which may place cookies:
_grecaptcha– Google reCAPTCHA (spam/bot protection)rc::a,rc::b,rc::c– persistent/session reCAPTCHA identifiers__stripe_mid– Stripe (fraud prevention / customer session)Adobe Fonts API– ensures proper font renderingGoogle Fonts API– ensures proper font renderingadobeCleanFontAdded– font tracking cookie
3. Security of Cookies
All cookies used by Lexa Shield receive technical protections:
Secure flag – cookies are transmitted only over HTTPS
HttpOnly flag – cookies cannot be accessed via JavaScript
SameSite restrictions – cookies are limited to trusted requests to reduce the risk of CSRF attacks
We periodically review our list of cookies and update this policy whenever technical or legal requirements change.
4. Consent and Control
During your first visit, you will be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies via our banner.
You may change your preferences at any time by reopening the banner or managing cookies in your browser.
Refusing certain cookies may affect functionality, but will not block access to the site.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data
File a complaint with a supervisory authority, including the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., CNPD in Brazil, ICO in the UK, or your EU member state authority).
For assistance, contact us at privacy@lexashield.com.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & LGPD)
We process personal data collected through cookies on the following legal grounds:
Consent – for Functional, Statistics, and Marketing cookies, only after you have given explicit consent.
Legitimate Interest – for Strictly Necessary cookies, which are required for website security and functionality.
7. International Data Transfers
Some cookies are placed by third parties (e.g., Google, Adobe, Stripe) that may process data outside your country of residence. Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under the GDPR and equivalent mechanisms under the LGPD.
8. Data Retention
Cookies have varying lifespans; some expire when you close your browser, while others persist longer. We review cookies regularly to ensure no data is kept longer than necessary.
9. Statement on “Sale” or “Sharing” of Data (U.S. Compliance)
Lexa Shield does not sell, rent, or share personal information collected via cookies for monetary value or for cross-context behavioral advertising.
10. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or withdraw consent at any time:
By reopening the cookie banner on our site.
Through your browser settings (e.g., blocking or deleting cookies).
Contact us at privacy@lexashield.com for support.
11. Updates to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any changes will be posted here, accompanied by an updated “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your rights, you can contact us at: privacy@lexashield.com.