Google reCAPTCH changes and what we need to do.

[Abby]

Did you get this email, what changes are we asked to do?

"We’re writing to let you know that we’ll be changing how we handle your data submitted to our reCAPTCHA service.

Starting on April 2, 2026, we’ll be switching from acting as a data controller, determining how personal data submitted to reCAPTCHA may be used, to a data processor, processing the data strictly for your use in the reCAPTCHA service. This change enables you to have greater control over how your data is used.

We’ve provided a summary of the timeline and the steps needed to prepare for this change.
What you need to know

As part of the transition from data controller to data processor, the legal terms governing your and your customers’ use of reCAPTCHA will change:

Google will process your data in accordance with our Cloud Data Processing Addendum.
Your end customers’ use of reCAPTCHA will no longer be subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The provisions in our Google Cloud Platform Service Specific Terms regarding reCAPTCHA will be updated to reflect this change.

Key changes:

No features or functionalities of the reCAPTCHA service will be impacted.

For more information, please see our Switching Google’s role with reCAPTCHA from data controller to data processor blog.
What you need to do

Action required:
Starting April 2, 2026, if your website currently displays references to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use in connection with reCAPTCHA, you will need to remove those references from your website. See the reCAPTCHA frequently asked questions site for more information.
We’re here to help

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Google Cloud Support.

Thanks for choosing reCAPTCHA."

[AlexO]

Best part of that statement is;


"No features or functionalities of the reCAPTCHA service will be impacted."

[Ricks-Cams]

reCAPTCHA is the best so whatever it takes to keep it I'm going to go for it.

[cimage]

Cliff notes what is going on.....

[GamerMike]

reCaptcha is the best I tried one or 2 alternatives and went back to it

[Wm2man]

The change will not affect me or most users, it will still work for what we need.

[mybitches]

Anything to stop spam works for me

[fetishnews]

Anything to stop spam works for me

What is the 2nd most popular captcha alternative

[NSWDave]

Cloudflare Turnstile is popular