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Effective Date: February 19, 2026
Last Updated: February 19, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ExecuteStep (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website executestep.com (the “Site”). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use the website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide relevant content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies to maintain your logged-in state
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity
- Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic across servers
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain for a set period)
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. This data helps us improve the Site’s performance and user experience.
Services we use:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and other metrics
- Google Tag Manager: Manages analytics and marketing tags
Information collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen resolution
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Referring website
Duration: Up to 2 years
Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
3.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your choices (such as language preference, dark mode settings, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Dark mode/light mode preference
- Font size preferences
- Language selection
- Previously watched videos or read articles
Duration: Up to 1 year
3.4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Services we use:
- Google AdSense: Displays personalized advertisements based on your browsing history
- Google DoubleClick: Serves and tracks display advertising
How they work:
- Track websites you visit
- Build a profile of your interests
- Display ads relevant to your interests
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
- Measure ad campaign effectiveness
Duration: Up to 2 years
Opt-out:
- Visit Google Ad Settings
- Visit Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
- Visit European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
3.5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have integrated into our Site (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn share buttons). They allow you to share content with your social network and may track your browsing across different websites.
Social platforms we integrate:
- Facebook (Like, Share buttons)
- Twitter/X (Tweet, Share buttons)
- LinkedIn (Share button)
- GitHub (Follow button)
Duration: Varies by social media platform
Control: Review privacy settings on each social media platform
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party cookies from partners and service providers. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.
Third-party services that set cookies:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Google Tag Manager
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Email marketing services (Mailchimp)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you before accepting cookies
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.2. Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Block optional cookies (performance, advertising, social media)
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.
5.3. Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Site. If you disable cookies:
- Some features may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- We cannot remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language)
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Site to function.
7. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as tracking pixels or clear GIFs). These are small, invisible images embedded in emails or web pages that help us:
- Understand if you have opened an email
- Track which links you clicked in an email
- Measure the effectiveness of our email campaigns
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
ExecuteStep
Email: contact@executestep.com
Website: https://executestep.com
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this page.