e-Residency Program Clarifies Cookie Usage

The e-Residency program, established by the Estonian government, has outlined its practices regarding website cookies. The announcement details the various types of cookies employed to enhance user experience and ensure site functionality, categorizing them into necessary, statistical, and marketing cookies.

Necessary cookies are essential for the website's basic operation and security and cannot be disabled. These include cookies that differentiate between humans and bots for security purposes, as well as those managing user sessions and preferences, such as "__cf_bm" and "CookieConsent."

Statistical cookies are used to analyze website usage patterns, helping the e-Residency team improve user experience and service delivery. Cookies from services like Google Analytics and Hotjar fall into this category, providing insights into user behavior.

Marketing cookies are utilized to display relevant advertisements to users and partners, enabling personalized advertising campaigns through platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. These cookies, like "FPGSID" and "MUID," track user interactions for targeted marketing.

The program states it seeks user permission for non-essential cookies and offers options to manage cookie preferences directly on the website, adhering to privacy principles.