Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Atrium Consulting, acting on behalf of HPE, uses cookies on the HPE BP Essentials platform. We use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, to maintain secure login sessions, and to collect anonymized usage statistics.

Categories of Cookies We Use:

Strictly Necessary: Essential for maintaining your secure login session and access to restricted training materials. These cookies allow the platform to recognize your account as you navigate between pages.
Statistics: Google Analytics provides anonymized data on platform performance and content engagement.
Third-Party: Necessary for facilitating event registrations and training sessions. We do not use cookies for personalized advertising.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Comments

These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.

NameDescriptionDuration
comment_authorUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_emailUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session
comment_author_urlUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.Session

Google reCAPTCHA

Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.

NameDescriptionDuration
_GRECAPTCHAGoogle reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis.179 days

Login

These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.

NameDescriptionDuration
wordpress_logged_inUsed to store logged-in users.Persistent
wordpress_secUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.15 days
wordpress_test_cookieUsed to determine if cookies are enabled.Session

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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NameDescriptionDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

Vimeo

Vimeo is a video hosting platform for high-quality content, ideal for creators and businesses to showcase their work.

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NameDescriptionDuration
vuidThis first party cookie created by Vimeo is used to assign a Vimeo Analytics unique id.1 minute
PlayerThis first party cookie created by Vimeo is used to remember user’s player mode preferences.1 minute
continuous_play_v3Used to keep track of whether continuous play is on or not for a user2 years
sd_identityCollects analytical tracking information about videos and enables the player to function properly.2 years
sd_client_idCollects analytical tracking information about videos and enables the player to function properly.2 years

Managing Your Preferences

You can update your consent at any time using the “Manage Consent” button available on our website. Alternatively, you can control or block cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling “Strictly Necessary” cookies will prevent you from logging into the platform and accessing training content.

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Updates & Contact
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. If you have questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us.

Last Updated: April 2026

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