Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 28 Sep 2023

Introduction

At SapientPro, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. It forms part of our broader Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as enabling the website to function correctly, remembering user preferences, and gathering insights into user behavior.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our website to support essential functions and improve your experience. These cookies may be used for security, site navigation, analytics, or to remember user preferences. We do not use cookies to collect personal data for advertising or profiling without your consent

Cookies may be stored on your device for varying durations:

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser
Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we use and how long they remain active:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to ensure our website functions properly. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure login, and session management. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work as intended. (These cookies are always active and do not require consent.)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting data anonymously. They enable insights into page performance, user behavior, and improve site content. (We use tools like Hotjar and Google Analytics.)

Cookie Name	Description	Duration
_hjSessionUser_*	Used by Hotjar to persist the Hotjar User ID for a site, allowing behavior tracking across sessions.	1 year
_hjSession_*	Hotjar cookie to ensure continuity of session data for a single user.	1 hour

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as region or language) and enable certain features like embedded LinkedIn content.

Cookie Name	Description	Duration
li_gc	{'Stores visitor\'s consent regarding cookies for non-essential purposes.'}	6 months
lidc	Facilitates data center selection for LinkedIn services.	1 day

Advertisement Cookies

These cookies are placed by third-party services like LinkedIn and are used to display personalized ads and limit repeated exposure.

Cookie Name	Description	Duration
bcookie	LinkedIn sets this cookie to track the use of embedded LinkedIn services.	1 year

Other Cookies

These cookies support internal tools and technical functionality not classified above. They include viewport tracking and other utility functions used for diagnostics or UI rendering.

Cookie Name	Description	Duration
koa.sess	Used by Strapi CMS for maintaining session state.	1 day
koa.sess.sig	Session signature cookie used by Strapi CMS to verify session integrity.	1 day
hjActiveViewportIds	Used by Hotjar to store active viewport IDs.	Session
hjViewportId	Stores viewport dimensions for session tracking in Hotjar.	Session

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept Cookies: By clicking “Accept Cookies,” you consent to our use of all the cookies described above.
Manage Cookies: You can choose which categories of cookies you accept, except for strictly necessary cookies which are always active.

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. For instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser’s help documentation.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on your consent as the legal basis for using non-essential cookies, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and California Consumer Privacy Act/The California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA). For essential cookies, our legal basis is the legitimate interest in ensuring our website functions as intended.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, feel free to contact us at: 📧 info@sapient.pro

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal obligations. When updates are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and notify you if legally required. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.