Google map api no cookies?

  • Resolved aggk

    (@aggk)


    9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi,

    I’m developing a new site where I plan to use Event Organiser -plugin for displaying events which also includes optional embed google -map.

    I have installed free Real Cookie Banner and the scanner detects Google maps service. However from what I can tell no cookies are used when the map is embeded (iframe). Should I create a service to block before the users consents anyway since there is an external api connection and simply inform about this (listing no cookies)?
    …is this why the scanner recommends it?

    Thanks!

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  • Plugin Author devowl.io GmbH

    (@devowl)

    Hi @aggk,

    Thanks for your request. We must point out that the following statements do not constitute legal advice. Therefore, I can only give you evaluations from our intensive experience with the EU legal regulations in practice and a technical assessment of the situation.

    In the EU, you not only need consent to set/read cookies (in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive), but also to process personal data (Art. 6 GDPR). This also includes the IP address of your website visitors, which you share with Google when embedding Google Maps (whether via an iframe or JavaScript SDK). Consequently, the scanner suggests Google Maps to you so that you can comply with your legal obligations.

    Further information on when and why you need consent can be found at https://devowl.io/knowledge-base/real-cookie-banner-consent-for-what/.

    Best regards,

    Jan

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