Functional

"_hjSession_" Cookie

Hotjar · Hotjar

Description

A cookie that holds the current session data. This ensues that subsequent requests within the session window will be attributed to the same Hotjar session.

Details

Cookie Name: _hjSession_
Display Name: _hjSession_*
Category: Functional
Service: Hotjar
Vendor: Hotjar
Duration: 30 minutes
Pattern: ^_hjSession_
Popularity: 5.0% 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 _hjSession_. 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 _hjSession_ 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 _hjSession_ with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps _hjSession_ 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 _hjSession_ cookie require consent?

Usually yes. _hjSession_ 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 _hjSession_ cookie last?

_hjSession_ 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 _hjSession_ cookie?

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

How common is the _hjSession_ cookie?

_hjSession_ appears on about 5.0% of the websites scanned by Kukie.io, based on real scan data.

How do I block or delete the _hjSession_ cookie?

Visitors can delete _hjSession_ 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.