Settings¶
Dxtra's Settings section gives you centralized control over your organization, profile, security, compliance, billing, and communications. Access Settings by clicking the gear icon (⚙) in the top navigation bar.
Organization Settings¶
Navigate to Settings > Organization > Account Details to manage your account name, address, and timezone.
- Account Name
- Your Dxtra workspace name. This is used internally and in system communications. Example: "Acme Corp Privacy"
- Data Controller DID
- Your unique Dxtra identifier. This is used for API calls and webhook integrations.
- Address
- Your organization's principal place of business (Address Line 1, Address Line 2, City, State/Region, Zip Code, Country). This appears in privacy notices and legal documents. Keep it current — regulators may require this for official correspondence.
- Timezone
- Select your organization's primary timezone (e.g., America/Los_Angeles). This affects how dates and times are displayed across Dxtra.
Delete Data Controller
At the bottom of this tab is the Delete Data Controller option for permanently removing your organization from Dxtra. This action cannot be undone.
Navigate to Settings > Organization > Organization Details to configure your legal entity information, operating regions, industries, and contact details.
- Legal Entity Name
- Your official registered business name. This appears in privacy notices, assessments, and formal compliance documents. Should match your business registration.
- Company Description
- A brief description of what your organization does (50-200 words). Dxtra's AI generates an initial description based on your industries, which you can review and edit. Used in compliance documentation.
- Operating Regions
- Select all regions where your organization operates and processes personal data. Click the Operating Regions dropdown to open the region selector — you can expand continents, search for specific countries, or select individual states, provinces, or entire countries. Selected regions appear as color-coded jurisdiction chips (e.g., Europe, Asia, Americas) with country counts. The regions you select determine which regulatory frameworks Dxtra applies to your compliance program.
GDPR and CCPA Scoping
If you process data of EU residents, select EU regions. If you serve California residents, select US/California. This ensures the correct regulations apply.
- Operating Industries
- Select the industry categories that describe your organization's primary business activities (e.g., Computing & Tablets, E-commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare). Search or browse the dropdown list. Dxtra uses these to generate relevant compliance documentation.
- Company Officers
- Add key officers in your organization (CEO, CTO, CFO, etc.). Officer names may appear in formal compliance documentation.
- DPO Details
- Enter your Data Protection Officer's name, email, and contact information. This information appears in privacy notices and is displayed in the Transparency Center's Help Center so data subjects can reach your DPO directly.
- Websites
- Enter your organization's website URL(s). These are referenced in transparency materials and public-facing compliance documents.
Navigate to Settings > Organization > Domain Management to register and verify web domains for use with embedded Dxtra widgets and Dxtra Tag Manager.
Register Your Domain
- Enter your full domain including extension (e.g.,
mycompany.comorshop.mycompany.co.uk) - Click Save
- Dxtra generates a unique DNS TXT record for verification
Verify Domain Ownership
To complete verification, add the generated TXT record as a DNS record at your domain registrar:
- Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Namecheap)
- Navigate to your domain's DNS settings
- Add a new TXT record with the host
_dxtra-verification.[yourdomain]and the secret value provided by Dxtra - Save the record
Then return to Dxtra:
- Click Request DNS Verification next to your domain
- Dxtra checks for the TXT record and updates the verified status
- A green checkmark indicates successful verification
The Registered Domains table shows each domain's TXT record name, verification status, last checked date, and secret value. You can trigger a manual verification check anytime.
Navigate to Settings > Organization > Branding to upload your logo and configure your brand colors. These appear in your Transparency Center and customer-facing materials.
- Organization Logo
- Upload your company's full-size logo. Used in transparency pages and compliance documents.
- Organization Logomark
- Upload a smaller version of your logo (icon or mark). Used in compact layouts and favicons.
- Primary Color
- Enter the hex code for your brand's primary color (e.g., #47C4E2). Used throughout your Transparency Center.
- Secondary Color
- Enter the hex code for your brand's secondary color (e.g., #19894E). Used for accents and highlights.
After uploading and setting colors, click Save. A confirmation appears: "Branding updated successfully!"
Profile Settings¶
Navigate to Settings > Profile to manage your personal profile information and security preferences.
- Avatar
- Upload a profile picture. This appears next to your name in the application and in team communications.
- Email Address
- Your primary email for the Dxtra platform. Used for account access, password reset, and notifications. Should be an active email you monitor regularly.
- Display Name
- Your full name as it appears in the application. Example: "John Smith"
- Password
- Update your password anytime. Use a strong password (8+ characters, mixed case, numbers, symbols).
Navigate to Settings > Profile > Language to set your preferred language for the Dxtra interface.
- Language Preference
- Choose from 11 available languages: Auto-detect, Deutsch, English (UK), Español, Français, 日本語, 한국어, Português, Português Europeu, 简体中文, and 繁體中文. Auto-detect uses your browser's language setting.
Your language preference affects the interface labels and documentation displayed in Dxtra.
Navigate to Settings > Profile > Two-Step Authentication to protect your account with multi-factor authentication (also called two-factor authentication or 2FA).
Dxtra supports three methods:
- Authenticator App (TOTP)
- Use Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, or similar. Scan the QR code with your app and enter the 6-digit verification code to confirm. Save your backup codes in a secure location.
- SMS Verification
- Receive 6-digit codes via text message to your phone. Requires a phone number on file.
- Hardware Security Key
- Use a USB security key (e.g., YubiKey) for maximum protection.
You can add multiple authentication methods for redundancy. If you lose access to one method, you can use another to regain access.
Backup Codes
When enabling 2FA, Dxtra provides backup codes. Save these in a secure location (password manager, safe, etc.) for account recovery if you lose access to your primary 2FA method.
Team & Security Settings¶
Navigate to Settings > Team & Security > Team to view and manage all team members.
- Team Member Table
- View all users in a table with these columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| MEMBER | Team member's display name and avatar |
| Email address associated with the account | |
| ROLES | Assigned role(s) |
| AUTH | Authentication method and 2FA status |
| STATUS | Account status (Active, Pending, etc.) |
| LAST LOGIN | Date and time of last login |
| ACTIONS | Edit or remove the team member |
- Invite New Member
- Click New Member to open the invite modal. Enter the required fields — Name, Email, and Role (dropdown) — then send the invitation:
- Business Owner — Full administrative access to all settings and features. Can manage billing, invite team members, assign roles.
- Data Protection Officer (DPO) — Access to data privacy, compliance features, and oversight responsibilities. Can manage compliance documentation and data subject rights.
- Developer — Technical access for integrations and API management.
- Agency/Reseller — Partner-level access for managing client accounts.
- Auditor & Regulator — Read-only compliance and audit access.
Your team member will receive an invitation email. They can click the link to set up their account.
- Enforce Two-Factor Authentication
- Toggle at the top of the Team tab to require 2FA for all team members organization-wide. When enabled, every team member must configure 2FA before accessing the dashboard.
- Resend Invites
- If an invite is not accepted within 7 days, you can resend a reminder. After 30 days, invites expire.
Navigate to Settings > Team & Security > Security History to review a chronological audit log of security-related events.
The Security History table displays: - Action — Type of security event (login, password change, API key created, 2FA enabled, etc.) - Category — Classification of the event (authentication, authorization, data access, etc.) - Severity — Critical, High, Medium, or Low - Device ID — Identifier of the device used - IP Address — IP address from which the action originated - Timestamp — When the event occurred
- Filter Options
- Use the filters (Action, IP Address, User, API Key, Device) to investigate specific events. Use the Export button to download logs for compliance audits.
Regularly review your Security History for unusual activity — unexpected logins, API key changes, or permission modifications.
Compliance & Regulatory Settings¶
Navigate to Settings > Compliance & Documents > Compliance Framework to set your organization's standard compliance practices.
These defaults help populate Article 30 Records of Processing Activities and maintain consistent vendor oversight. Configure:
- Data Subject Categories
- Types of individuals whose data you process (customers, employees, vendors, etc.)
- Cross-Border Transfers
- Whether you transfer personal data outside your primary jurisdiction and to which regions.
- Transfer Mechanism(s)
- How you authorize cross-border transfers (Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, adequacy decisions, etc.)
- Due Diligence Notes
- Standard assessment criteria for evaluating data processor security.
- Ongoing Monitoring Plan
- Your standard approach to monitoring processor compliance.
- Change Notification Policy
- How processors must notify you of material changes.
After configuring these defaults, click Save Defaults to apply your changes. These appear automatically in new processing activities and vendor assessments.
Navigate to Settings > Compliance & Documents > Compliance to upload certifications and reports that demonstrate your organization's security compliance.
Use this tab to store compliance evidence such as SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certificates, penetration test results, or other security and compliance documentation. Uploaded documents serve as supporting evidence for audits and regulatory inquiries.
Navigate to Settings > Compliance & Documents > Documents to view and manage important documents related to your data controller responsibilities.
The Other Documents section is described as: "Other important documents related to the data controller including security policies and controls."
The Documents table shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| TYPE | Document classification (e.g., privacyNotice, overview, labels, Policy, DPIA) |
| NAME | Document filename |
Documents include auto-generated files (privacy notices, DPIAs, privacy labels), compliance certifications you've uploaded, and other regulatory documents.
- Upload New Document
- Click the Add New button to open the upload modal. Choose a file and optionally select:
- Mark as compliance certification — Tags the document as a compliance certification
- Mark as compliance report — Tags the document as a compliance report
- Publish as legal document — Makes the document available as a published legal document
Click Upload to save or Cancel to discard.
- Download Data
- Use the Download Dxtra Generated & Managed Data section to export all your data from Dxtra in a structured format.
Billing Settings¶
Navigate to Settings > Billing > Your Plan to view your current subscription tier, pricing, and included features.
- Plan Details
- Shows your current plan (Start, Growth, Scale, or Enterprise), monthly cost, next payment date, and billing cycle.
- Features
- Lists included features such as: - Number of domains you can register - AI reassessments allowed per month - Supported languages (English + additional) - Data Subject ID limit - PII scans across cloud environments - Deployment assistance (Enterprise only)
- Upgrade Plan
- Click Upgrade Plan to access the Stripe billing portal and select a higher tier: - Start — $10/month — Small businesses - Growth — $25/month — Growing organizations - Scale — $100/month — Large organizations (up to 1M Data Subjects) - Enterprise — $1,000/month — Large businesses with custom needs and deployment support
You can upgrade anytime and will be charged the pro-rated difference. Downgrade anytime; the new plan takes effect at your next billing cycle.
Navigate to Settings > Billing > Payment Methods to manage your payment cards.
- Add Payment Method
- Add a new credit or debit card.
- Set Default Card
- Choose which card is used for automatic billing.
- Remove Card
- Delete cards you no longer use.
Your payment information is processed securely through Stripe and never stored in Dxtra's systems.
Navigate to Settings > Billing > Billing History to view all past invoices.
The Billing History table shows: - Date — Invoice issue date - Description — Billing description (e.g., "Dxtra Monthly Subscription") - Amount — Invoice amount - Status — Paid, Pending, or Failed
- View Receipt
- Click the action button next to any invoice to download a PDF receipt for accounting records.
Invoices are sent automatically to your registered email address each billing cycle.
Communication Preferences¶
Navigate to Settings > Communication Preferences > General to control notifications for general account activity.
Each notification type shows its name and description. Toggle each type on or off:
- Account Safety Requests
- Receive alerts for security concerns (unusual login location, suspicious activity, etc.)
- Account Status Updates
- Get informed about account status changes (plan changes, subscription renewal, etc.)
- Daily Summary
- Receive a daily activity summary of your Dxtra account
- Data Processor Updates
- Get informed about changes to registered data processors (new processor, processor details updated)
- Single Sign-On Activity
- Notifications for SSO login attempts and changes
- Team Settings Changes
- Alerts when team settings are modified (member invited, role changed, etc.)
- Unusual Account Activity
- Receive alerts for suspicious activity that may indicate a security issue
Navigate to Settings > Communication Preferences > Compliance to configure notifications specific to compliance events.
- Policy Updates
- Notify when privacy notices or policies are updated
- Audit Logs
- Notify of significant audit log entries
- Data Subject Rights Requests
- Notify when new data subject rights requests are received and when responses are due
- DPA Agreement Changes
- Notify when Data Processing Agreements are updated or DPA expiration approaches
- Security Incident Alerts
- Notify of data breaches or security incidents
- Frequency
- For each notification type, choose: - Immediate — Email sent immediately when the event occurs - Daily Digest — One email per day with all notifications from that type - Weekly Digest — One email per week with all notifications
Navigate to Settings > Communication Preferences > API & Product to manage notifications related to API activity and product updates.
- API Error Alerts
- Receive alerts when API calls fail or return errors
- Feature Updates
- Stay informed about new product features and improvements
- Integration Issues
- Notifications when integrations fail or encounter problems
- Webhook Failure Alerts
- Receive alerts when webhooks fail to deliver successfully
- Service Uptime Reports
- Receive reports on Dxtra service status and any downtime
Each type has an individual toggle so you can enable only the alerts relevant to your role.
Communication Center¶
Navigate to Settings > Communication Center to view notifications and manage communication settings.
- Notifications Tab
- View all system notifications with Unread and All sub-tabs. Filter by date and type. Use the Mark as Read button to clear notifications.
Common notifications include: - Right to Access Requests - General Rights Requests - Right to Rectification Requests - DSRR Deadline Exceeded alerts - Data Subject Rights Request received
- Emails Tab
- Configure Rights Request Pages and manage notification endpoints. This form allows you to specify which action pages are included in Dxtra's automated emails for data subject rights management.
Generation Center¶
Navigate to Settings > Generation Center to track and manage AI-powered document generation.
- Generation Queue
- The Assistants tab shows a table of all document generation requests with columns: DATE, DATA CONTROLLER ID, TYPE, STATUS, and ACTIONS. Generation types include Documents (Reassessment), Recovery, Documents (V0), and Purposes. Delete completed generation records when no longer needed.
- Add Document Language
- Add additional languages for AI-generated documents. Your plan determines how many languages you can use — for example, the Start plan supports English plus one additional language. Current languages are shown (e.g., English (US), 日本語).
- Manual Reassessment
- Re-run the AI assistant to update all core documents based on new inputs and context. Use this after significant structural changes such as updating your organization details or industries, adding a new data processing activity, significant changes to your data collection methods, or changes to your third-party processors.
Click Run Reassessment to regenerate Agreements, Notices, Policies, and Assessments. This is designed as a catch-up tool, not a routine step — avoid triggering reassessments too frequently.
Best Practices¶
- Regular Reviews
- Review your settings quarterly to ensure they reflect your current organization and regulatory requirements.
- Keep Contact Info Updated
- Ensure your primary contact email and organization details are current for regulatory notifications.
- Enforce Two-Factor Authentication
- Enable the team-wide 2FA toggle in Team & Security to strengthen account security across your organization.
- Rotate API Keys
- Rotate your Secret Key and API keys at least annually. See your Developer settings for details.
- Monitor Security History
- Regularly review the Security History tab for unusual activity. Export logs for compliance audits and investigations.
- Update Regulatory Selections
- If your organization expands to new regions or industries, update your regulatory selections to ensure correct compliance requirements apply.
Next Steps¶
- Invite team members to collaborate on compliance
- Configure your organization details for compliance documents
- Upgrade your plan as your organization grows
- Enable two-factor authentication to secure your account
- Set up developer access for API integrations
Not legal advice
AI-generated content does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your jurisdiction and business context.