Functional

"_hjIncludedInSessionSample" Cookie

Hotjar · Hotjar

Description

This cookie is set to let Hotjar know whether that visitor is included in the data sampling defined by your site's daily session limit

Details

Cookie Name: _hjIncludedInSessionSample
Category: Functional
Service: Hotjar
Vendor: Hotjar
Duration: 30 minutes
Popularity: 0.1% of scanned websites
Data Source: Open cookie db

Consent Requirement

This cookie is classified as functional. Under GDPR and similar regulations, explicit consent is recommended before setting this cookie.

Consent Requirements by Regulation

GDPR & ePrivacy (EU)

Consent is recommended before setting _hjIncludedInSessionSample. Functional cookies are only exempt when strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, such as remembering a language choice they just made.

UK GDPR & PECR

Same position as the EU rules: obtain consent unless the cookie qualifies for the strictly necessary exemption.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

Disclose _hjIncludedInSessionSample in your privacy policy. If the stored data is shared with third parties, opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal, must be honoured.

Managing _hjIncludedInSessionSample with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps _hjIncludedInSessionSample blocked until the visitor opts in to the functional category. Kukie.io's scanner detects it automatically, categorises it, and the banner's auto-blocking holds back the script that sets it until consent is given - visitors who decline never receive it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the _hjIncludedInSessionSample cookie require consent?

Usually yes. _hjIncludedInSessionSample is a functional cookie, and unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor explicitly requested, you should obtain consent before setting it.

How long does the _hjIncludedInSessionSample cookie last?

_hjIncludedInSessionSample typically persists for 30 minutes. The exact lifetime can vary with the site's configuration and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the _hjIncludedInSessionSample cookie?

_hjIncludedInSessionSample is set by Hotjar. It is categorised as functional.

How common is the _hjIncludedInSessionSample cookie?

_hjIncludedInSessionSample appears on about 0.1% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the _hjIncludedInSessionSample cookie?

Visitors can delete _hjIncludedInSessionSample at any time through their browser's cookie settings. Site owners can keep it blocked until consent with a consent management platform: Kukie.io's auto-blocking holds functional cookies back until the visitor opts in.