Cookie Policy
Lex Alert / Лекс Алерт
Version 1 · Effective 22 February 2026 to 26 September 2026 · Current version
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy describes how Lex Alert (the “Platform”) uses cookies and similar technologies to provide the service available at:
The Platform is an online system that automatically monitors publications in the State Gazette (Държавен вестник) and sends personalised notifications.
This policy is based on:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- the ePrivacy rules on cookies
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored in the user’s browser when they visit a website.
They make it possible to:
- run the site;
- remember preferences;
- analyse how the site is used;
- improve the user experience.
3. Controller
Data controller:
- Controller: Lex Alert - a platform operated by a natural person within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR
- Email: privacy@lexalert.bg
4. Types of cookies
The Platform uses only two categories of cookies:
- Necessary - always active
- Analytics - optional
No advertising cookies are used. No behavioural targeting is used.
5. Necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the Platform to work and cannot be switched off.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Remembers your cookie choice | 1 year |
They are used to:
- store your cookie consent;
- protect against abuse.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR - performance of a contract, and the legitimate interest in security.
6. Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies are loaded only after explicit consent.
They are disabled by default.
They are used only on the public home page, NOT in the user dashboard.
6.1 Google Analytics 4
Provider: Google LLC
Used for:
- traffic;
- clicks;
- scrolling;
- general visitor behaviour.
| Cookies | Duration |
|---|---|
| _ga | up to 2 years |
| ga* | up to 2 years |
IP addresses are processed in truncated form.
6.2 Microsoft Clarity
Provider: Microsoft Corporation
Used for:
- heatmaps;
- session recordings;
- user experience analysis.
| Cookies | Duration |
|---|---|
| _clck | up to 1 year |
| _clsk | session |
7. Managing consent
The Platform uses Google Consent Mode v2.
By default:
- all analytics cookies are refused;
- no tracking takes place.
The user can:
- give consent through the cookie banner;
- change their choice at any time;
- delete cookies in their browser.
8. International transfers
Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation may process data outside the European Economic Area.
Transfers are based on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- additional safeguards.
9. How to control cookies
You can:
- change your settings through the cookie banner;
- delete cookies from your browser;
- block future storage.
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
The Platform may update this policy from time to time.
11. Contact
Language
This is an English translation of the Bulgarian original. If the two differ, the Bulgarian version prevails.