E-Residency Clarifies Website Cookie Practices
The Estonian e-Residency program has updated its website cookie policy, informing users about the data collected and its purposes for improved user experience and security.
The Estonian e-Residency program, which provides digital identity and the ability to establish a company online, has clarified its website cookie practices. The update aims to inform visitors about the types of cookies used on the site and their specific purposes.
This clarification details cookies that are not strictly necessary for the basic functioning of the website. The e-Residency site utilizes "necessary," "statistical," and "marketing" cookies. Necessary cookies are essential for website security and functionality, such as distinguishing between humans and bots and maintaining user sessions. These cannot be declined.
Statistical cookies are employed to analyze website usage, enabling improvements to user experience. Data is collected through tools like Hotjar and Google Analytics. These cookies help track user interactions anonymously to understand site performance.
Marketing cookies are used in collaboration with partners, including Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, to display relevant advertisements online. The program states these are used to help partners show tailored ads to users across different websites.