Cookies on hotjar.com

If you're looking for information on cookies set by the Hotjar Tracking Code, see the article Cookies Set by the Hotjar Tracking Code.

Cookies are small pieces of data that a website adds to a user’s browser. They can provide both essential and useful purposes.

Cookies are set when you visit the Hotjar website at hotjar.com and you can opt out of non-essential cookies that have been set. The Hotjar Tracking Code is also installed on hotjar.com and cookies that are specific to the Hotjar Tracking Code may also be set.

This article provides more detail about cookies that are set by hotjar.com and answers some common questions we receive.

Cookies ending in _assignment are functional cookies related to experiments that understand and improve the user experience on hotjar.com.

Cookies on hotjar.com FAQ

As a website visitor, how can I opt out of Hotjar cookies?

To opt-out of non-essential cookies that have been previously accepted when visiting hotjar.com, follow these steps:
1. Visit https://hotjar.com.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Cookie settings.
3. Click each of the toggles to turn off Marketing, Analytics, and Functional cookies.
4. Click Confirm My Choices.
How can I choose only essential cookies when visiting hotjar.com?

If you've not already selected which cookies to accept on hotjar.com, you should find a cookie banner displayed at the bottom of the page. Follow these steps to accept only essential cookies:
1. Click Cookie settings on the cookie banner.
2. Ensure the Analytics, Marketing, and Functional Cookie options are not selected.
3. Click Confirm My Choices.