> Google Charts must load from Google in the United States, exposing visitor IPs. How to use it under the GDPR with consent or a documented basis.
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# Google Charts

Unclassified · [Official website](https://developers.google.com/chart/)

Google Charts is a free JavaScript library for interactive charts that must be loaded from Google servers in the United States, sending each visitor IP address to Google.

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At a glance

- Category

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- Consent

  Unclassified

- Prior consent

  Required

- Documented cookies

  0

- Third-party domains

  3

- Servers

  United States (Google LLC)

Overview

## What does Google Charts do?

## **What it is**

Google Charts is a free JavaScript library from Google that renders interactive charts and graphs, from simple pie charts to complex dashboards. The library loader is served from Google domains, and Google terms require it to be loaded from Google rather than self hosted, so any page using it contacts Google directly.

## **Cookies and data it collects**

Google Charts does not itself rely on cookies to draw charts, but loading the library from Google sends the visitor IP address, the referring page and browser details to Google in the United States. Depending on context, Google may associate the request with its own cookies if the visitor is signed in to Google services.

## **GDPR and ePrivacy implications**

Because the visitor IP address, which is personal data, is sent to a United States company, the GDPR applies even though the library is mostly cookieless. As Google requires loading from its servers, the exposure cannot be removed by self hosting, which makes transparency and consent more important.

## **Consent requirements**

The cautious approach, consistent with how regulators treat Google Fonts, is to load Google Charts only after consent or to assess and document a legitimate interest. Where charts are essential to a page, a click to load or a server side rendered image can reduce the pre consent exposure.

## **Data transfers**

The data goes to Google LLC in the United States. Google self certifies under the EU US Data Privacy Framework, and Standard Contractual Clauses are also available, so confirm the current mechanism and reference it in your privacy notice.

## **Practical compliance steps**

Decide whether the chart is essential, gate non essential charts behind consent, and disclose the use of Google Charts and the US transfer in your privacy policy. Consider rendering static chart images server side, or using a self hostable charting library, for pages where you want no external call.

Compliance

## Google Charts and the GDPR

Google Charts is classified as “Unclassified”. On a site that targets European visitors, it must only load after the visitor consents, and it must be listed in your cookie policy.

- Legal basis

  Consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, or a documented legitimate interest for charts essential to a page

- Risk level

  medium

- Applicable regulations

  GDPR, ePrivacy Directive

### Impact assessment (DPIA)

A DPIA is seldom required for decorative charts, but consider one if charts display or process personal data at scale. Focus on the unavoidable United States transfer and whether a self hostable charting library would reduce risk.

### Sample text for your banner

> We use Google Charts to display interactive charts. The library loads from Google in the United States and receives your IP address. Charts load only after you accept.

Cookies and trackers

## What Google Charts sets and contacts

- Tracking method

  JavaScript charting library loaded from Google servers

- Server location

  United States (Google LLC)

- Cookieless mode available

  Yes

- Data transferred outside the EU

  Google Charts is loaded from Google domains in the United States, so each page that uses it sends the visitor IP address to Google. Transfers rely on the EU US Data Privacy Framework, under which Google is certified, or Standard Contractual Clauses.

### Third-party domains contacted (3)

- `gstatic.com`
- `google.com`
- `googleapis.com`

Questions

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### Does Google Charts set cookies?

The charting library itself does not need cookies, but loading it from Google can attach Google cookies for signed in users and always sends the visitor IP address to Google.

### Do I need consent for Google Charts?

Because loading the library exposes the visitor IP to a United States company, the cautious approach is to obtain consent or document a legitimate interest before non essential charts load.

### What is the legal basis for Google Charts?

You can rely on consent under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, or a documented legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) for charts essential to a page. The unavoidable transfer should weigh into that assessment.

### Does Google Charts transfer data to the United States?

Yes, the library loads from Google in the United States, so the visitor IP is transferred there. Google self certifies under the EU US Data Privacy Framework and offers Standard Contractual Clauses.

### Do I need a DPIA for Google Charts?

Decorative charts seldom need a DPIA, but charts that present or process personal data at scale may. Consider the United States transfer in your assessment.

### How do I implement Google Charts compliantly?

Gate non essential charts behind consent, disclose the use of Google Charts and the US transfer, and consider server side rendered images or a self hostable library where you want no external call.

### Are there alternatives to Google Charts?

Self hostable libraries such as Chart.js, ApexCharts or D3 keep all data on your own infrastructure and avoid the Google transfer, while offering similar charting features.

### How do I update my cookie policy for Google Charts?

Note that Google Charts loads from Google and sends the visitor IP to the United States, list any Google cookies that may be set, and state that non essential charts load only after consent.

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