1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device across pages and across visits, enabling features like staying signed in, remembering your preferences, and understanding how the site is used.
We also use related technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage (browser storage mechanisms) to preserve your preferences and booking progress within a session.
2. How We Use Cookies
EXEC uses cookies and browser storage to:
- Keep you signed in to your account between sessions
- Preserve your booking progress when moving between steps
- Remember your cookie consent preference
- Enable Google Maps functionality for address search and route calculation
- Maintain a secure session when using the admin, driver, or staff portals
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. The site cannot operate properly without them. They do not require your consent.
| Name / Key | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Auth Token | Google Firebase | Maintains your authenticated session so you remain signed in | Essential | Session / persistent (up to 1 year) |
exec_cookie_consent |
EXEC (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / rejected) to avoid showing the banner repeatedly | Essential | Persistent (no expiry until cleared) |
| Booking state | EXEC (sessionStorage) | Preserves your booking selections (ride type, vehicle, add-ons) while navigating booking steps | Essential | Session only (cleared on tab close) |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable additional features that improve your experience. They require your consent.
| Name / Key | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey preferences | EXEC (localStorage) | Remembers your temperature, music and language preferences across booking sessions | Functional | Persistent (up to 6 months) |
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
| Name / Pattern | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__gads, __ar_v4, NID, 1P_JAR |
Google (Maps API) | Google Maps JavaScript API sets these cookies to enable map rendering, place autocomplete, and route calculation | Third-Party | Varies (up to 2 years) |
| Firebase / GCP cookies | Google Cloud Platform | Infrastructure and hosting session management for Firebase services | Third-Party | Varies |
For more information about Google's cookies, see Google Cookie Policy.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit EXEC, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept All — consent to all cookies, including functional and third-party cookies
- Reject Non-Essential — only essential cookies are stored; your preference is recorded in
exec_cookie_consent
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and cookies for this domain, which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Instructions for major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking essential cookies will impair the functionality of the EXEC website, including the ability to sign in and make bookings.
5. Note on Google Maps
Google Maps is an integral part of the booking process on EXEC — it powers the address autocomplete fields and the route distance calculation for A-to-B journeys. Because these features are core to the service, Google Maps will load regardless of your cookie preference. Google Maps may set its own cookies as part of this functionality. If you object to Google Maps cookies, we recommend using an alternative browser with appropriate extensions or contacting us to book by phone.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies or applicable regulations change. Updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
7. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies:
EXEC Albania
Tirana, Albania
Email: privacy@execalbania.com
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