1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies"). They may be stored for the duration of a single browsing session ("session cookies") or for a set period after your visit ("persistent cookies").

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2. Who We Are

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LexVentus is a corporate commercial law firm providing bespoke legal services to businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We are registered in England and Wales and authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Our website, www.LexVentus.co.uk, is designed and operated using the Wix website platform. As a result, certain cookies on our site are placed by Wix Ltd and are subject to Wix's own data practices in addition to ours.

For any queries regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: compliance@lexventus.co.uk

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility.

XSRF-TOKEN — Cross-site request forgery protection (Wix security) — Session
hs — Security and session authentication (Wix) — Session
svSession — User session identification and login state (Wix) — 2 years
SSR-caching — Identifies how the server rendered the page (Wix) — 1 minute

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3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. All information is aggregated and anonymised.

_ga — Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users — 2 years
_gid — Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users (short-term) — 24 hours
_gat — Google Analytics: throttles request rate — 1 minute
Wix Analytics — Wix native analytics for traffic and behaviour data — Session / Persistent

3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

bSession — Business session measurement (Wix) — 30 minutes
fedops.logger — Application performance monitoring (Wix) — Session
_wixCIDX — Client ID for Wix platform analytics — 3 months

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3.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but identify your browser and device uniquely.

_fbp — Facebook Pixel: tracks visits across websites for ad targeting — 3 months
fr — Facebook: delivers and measures effectiveness of advertising — 3 months
LinkedIn Insight Tag — Conversion tracking and retargeting — 180 days
Google Ads — Conversion tracking for paid advertising campaigns — 90 days

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4. Wix Platform Cookies

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Because our website is built on the Wix platform, Wix Ltd places certain cookies automatically as part of delivering the website infrastructure. These include cookies necessary to operate the platform, ensure security, and provide platform-level analytics.

Wix is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and complies with GDPR requirements for data transfers. For a full list of cookies set by Wix, please refer to Wix's Cookie Policy at: www.wix.com/about/privacy

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5. Your Cookie Choices & Controls

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You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies.

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner powered by Wix's built-in consent management functionality. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.

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5.2 Browser Settings Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

 

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

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5.3 Opt-Out Tools You may opt out of specific third-party tracking via the following:

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• Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

• Facebook Ads Settings: www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

• LinkedIn Ad Preferences: www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls

• Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.com

• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

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6. Legal Basis for Processing

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Our use of cookies is governed by the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

• Strictly Necessary — Legitimate Interests / Legal Obligation — No consent required under PECR

• Performance & Analytics — Consent — Requires opt-in via cookie banner

• Functional — Consent / Legitimate Interests — Enhanced features may require consent

• Marketing & Targeting — Consent — Requires explicit opt-in

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7. Third-Party Services

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Our website integrates third-party services that may set their own cookies. Their use is governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies:

• Wix Ltd: www.wix.com/about/privacy

• Google Analytics & Ads: policies.google.com/privacy

• Meta (Facebook Pixel): www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

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8. International Data Transfers

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Some cookie providers, including Wix Ltd, Google, and Meta, may transfer data outside of the United Kingdom and European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and adequacy decisions.

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9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their function, as detailed in Section 3 above. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them through your browser settings.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data processing practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a cookie consent banner refresh.

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11. Contact Us & Your Rights

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights (including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data), please contact us:
Email: compliance@lexventus.co.uk
Website: www.LexVentus.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

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