Functional

"_hjptid" Cookie

Hotjar

Description

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.

Details

Cookie Name: _hjptid
Category: Functional
Service: Hotjar
Duration: session
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 _hjptid. 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 _hjptid 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 _hjptid with a Consent Banner

A consent management platform keeps _hjptid 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 _hjptid cookie require consent?

Usually yes. _hjptid 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 _hjptid cookie last?

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

Who sets the _hjptid cookie?

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

How do I block or delete the _hjptid cookie?

Visitors can delete _hjptid 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.