How can I turn off Google Fonts for GDPR compliance?

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Hello,

as Google Fonts (when implemented via API) is not GDPR compliant I would like to know how I can deactivate Google Fonts on my store.

I just checked it today and was very surprised to see it used…

Thanks!

Kind regards

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@maheu

Sorry you are facing this issue, it would be my pleasure to help you.

Welcome to the Shopify community! :blush:
Thanks for your good question.

Please share your site URL,
I will check out the issue and provide you a solution here.

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Thank you @KetanKumar

The domain is maldivesdreams.eu

When using Chrome I can see at developer tools that Google Fonts are implemented via API

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@maheu

can you please check your theme.liquid code find google font link and removed

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I dont find a google font link there…

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@maheu

please share theme code

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