Last updated: August 2026
Executive Career Group ("ECG", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website executivecareergroup.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types we use, and your choices regarding cookies.
Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy for a full picture of how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Browser storage used to remember your preferences and submitted reviews across sessions.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser tab.
- Pixels / Web Beacons: Tiny images that help us understand email and ad campaign engagement.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep our website functioning correctly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing
- Improve your overall experience on executivecareergroup.com
- Display client reviews submitted via our testimonials system
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie / Technology | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecg_reviews | Essential | Stores client reviews you or others submit via the testimonials form. Displayed in the homepage carousel. | Persistent (localStorage) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration, and visitor behaviour to help us improve our website. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes between individual users during a single day. | 24 hours |
| Progress / scroll state | Functional | Remembers scroll position and UI state (e.g. announcement bar dismissed) within your session. | Session |
| EmailJS | Functional | Third-party service used to send your consultation enquiries and review notifications to our team. May set functional cookies for rate-limiting. | Session |
| Google Fonts | Essential | Loads the typography used across our website. Google may log the request to their CDN. | 1 year |
4. Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences below. Note that Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function correctly.
Manage My Preferences
Toggle the categories below to control which cookies we may use. Your preference is saved in your browser.
Essential Cookies Required for the site to work. Cannot be disabled. Analytics Cookies Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors use our site. Functional Cookies Remembers your settings and enables interactive features like the review form. ✓ Preferences saved5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from these third parties, each with their own cookie policies:
- Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts — fonts.google.com/about#privacy
- EmailJS — emailjs.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Netlify (our hosting provider) — netlify.com/privacy
6. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Here is how to do it in major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the testimonials carousel and contact form.
7. Opt-Out of Google Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Alternatively, toggle Analytics cookies off using the preference panel above.
8. localStorage and Your Reviews
When you submit a review on our website, your review (including your name, text, and photo) is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key ecg_reviews. This allows your review to appear in the testimonials carousel when you revisit the site. This data is not transmitted to our servers — it lives in your browser.
To remove stored reviews from your browser, you can clear your site data in browser settings, or contact us and we will assist you.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: emmanuel@executivecareergroup.com
- Phone: +1 559-464-4238
- Website: executivecareergroup.com/contact
Your Cookie Preferences
Essential cookies keep the website working and cannot be switched off. You can choose whether we use analytics cookies.
Required for the site to function.
Help us understand how the site is used.
Questions? Email emmanuel@executivecareergroup.com.