Fonts

Web browsers allow you to specify which fonts you would like to use to display text on web pages. The fonts you select are stored on your computer, and the web browser retrieves and uses the fonts when displaying text on web pages.

Remotely loaded fonts

Remotely loaded fonts are fonts that are not stored on the user's device, but are instead loaded from a remote server. This can be advantageous for a number of reasons, including reducing the amount of storage required on the user's device, and ensuring that the most up-to-date version of the font is always used.

Relation of fonts to GDPR

However, remotely loaded fonts can also pose a privacy risk, as they can be used to track users across the web. This is a particular concern under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which requires companies to get explicit consent from users before collecting or using their data.

If a company is using remotely loaded fonts to track users, they must get the user's explicit consent before doing so. This means that the company must provide clear and concise information about how the fonts will be used, and obtain the user's affirmative consent.

If you are concerned about your privacy when using remotely loaded fonts, you can always disable them in your browser settings. This will prevent companies from loading the fonts on your device, and from using them to track your activity across the web.