Does the _hjptid cookie need consent?

Usually yes. _hjptid is a functional cookie, and unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor asked for, it needs consent before it is set.

How long does the _hjptid cookie last?

_hjptid usually lasts until the browser closes. The exact lifetime depends on the site's settings and the version of the script that sets it.

Who sets the _hjptid cookie?

_hjptid is set by Hotjar. It is in the Functional category.

How do I block or delete the _hjptid cookie?

Visitors can delete _hjptid in their browser's cookie settings. On your own website, a consent banner can keep the script that sets it waiting until the visitor accepts functional cookies. Kukie.io's banner does this for known trackers by default, and for any other script you tag with its category.

Functional

_hjptid cookie

Set by Hotjar.

What it does

This cookie is set for logged in users of Hotjar, who have Admin Team Member permissions. It is used during pricing experiments to show the Admin consistent pricing across the site.

Cookie name: _hjptid
Category: Functional
Provider: Hotjar
Duration: session
Data source: Open Cookie Database (opens in a new tab)

Consent

Usually needed

_hjptid is in the Functional category. Functional cookies usually need the visitor's consent, unless the cookie is strictly necessary for something the visitor asked for, such as remembering a language they just chose.

GDPR and ePrivacy (EU): Consent is needed before setting _hjptid, unless it is strictly necessary for a feature the visitor asked for, such as remembering a language they just chose.
UK GDPR and PECR: The same as in the EU: consent first, unless the cookie qualifies for the strictly necessary exemption.
CCPA and CPRA (California): Disclose _hjptid in your privacy policy. If the data it stores is shared with third parties, honour opt-out requests, including the Global Privacy Control signal.

Managing _hjptid with a consent banner

A consent banner can keep the script that sets _hjptid waiting until the visitor accepts functional cookies. Kukie.io's cookie scanner finds _hjptid and sorts it into a category. The banner holds back known trackers by default, and any other script you tag with its category waits too.

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