Yes, our captcha is fully GDPR compliant. It does not collect or store overly sensitive personal data, ensuring complete adherence to data protection regulations.
Procaptcha - GDPR Compliant CAPTCHA
Protecting sensitive information is not just a necessity for businesses. It is a fundamental responsibility to ensure trust and compliance in an increasingly interconnected world. Our GDPR-friendly captcha is designed to safeguard user privacy without compromising on functionality.
Why our GDPR friendly CAPTCHA is the ideal choice
Our CAPTCHA solution adheres to GDPR regulations, ensuring your website remains compliant with data laws.
No personal data collection
Unlike traditional CAPTCHA, our system collects and stores the least amount of personal data, protecting user privacy.
Enhanced security and user experience
Prevent bots and spam without compromising user trust. Offer a user-friendly interface that keeps users happy.
Easy integration
Enjoy a simple implementation process for websites of all sizes. It's designed to work seamlessly with various platforms.
The benefits of choosing Procaptcha
Minimal data storage
Only essential personal data is collected or stored, ensuring full GDPR compliance and data minimisation.
Advanced bot detection
Cutting-edge technology to detect and block malicious bots.
Customizable design
Tailor the captcha to match your website's branding.
GDPR compliance
Our privacy policy complies with the law and guidelines of GDPR.
Start for free
Enjoy Procaptcha at no cost, with global coverage and multi-language support.
Why GDPR compliance matters for CAPTCHA
Most major CAPTCHA services were built for the US ad-tech market, and the data they collect — long-lived tracking cookies, behavioural fingerprints, cross-site identifiers — sits awkwardly inside European data-protection law. Using one of them isn't just a UX problem; it's a documented compliance risk that affects your DPA, your record of processing, and your privacy notice.
Procaptcha is built differently. It does the same job — telling real users from bots — without the data minefield.
What Procaptcha actually stores
- IP address. Retained on the legitimate-interest grounds of fraud prevention and information-system security. This is the only personal data we hold by default.
- Nothing else by default. No third-party tracking cookies. No long-lived advertising identifiers. No cross-site behavioural profile.
If you opt in to the optional email field at verification time (used for spam filtering on Professional and Enterprise tiers), that address is processed for the verification decision and then handled according to the policy you set in your portal.
How it compares to the alternatives
| Procaptcha | reCAPTCHA | hCaptcha | Cloudflare Turnstile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party tracking cookies | None | Yes | Yes | None |
| Cross-site behavioural profile | None | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Personal data stored by default | IP only | Multiple | Multiple | Minimal |
| Data processed in EU on request | ✓ | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| GDPR-compliant by default | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Free tier | ✓ (up to 10k/mo) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Designed for the rest of your compliance stack
Procaptcha plays nicely with the rest of your privacy and compliance work:
- Regional endpoints. EU-only and US-only verification endpoints are available if you need processing to stay in a specific region.
- No consent banner required. Because there's no tracking-cookie scope, you don't need to add Procaptcha to your cookie banner under the ePrivacy Directive.
- Drop-in replacement. The widget integrates the same way as the major incumbents — switch your site key, swap your script tag, done.
Common use cases
- Stop credential stuffing without burying users in tracking.
- Defend signup forms while keeping your privacy notice simple.
- Stop phishing without third-party tracking on your auth flow.
Integration reference
- Get started — site key setup, widget install, and first verification.
- Server-side verification — verify tokens in your backend.
- Framework integrations — React, Vue, Angular, Svelte and more.
Get started in 3 simple steps
Our simplified process ensures your website stays secure, user-friendly, and fully compliant, all while enhancing the user experience.
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Step 1: Get a unique Procaptcha key
Sign up and receive your unique Procaptcha site key instantly via email. No payment details needed for up to 10000 monthly verifications.2
Trusted by companies of all sizes
- 1000+
- active websites
- 1B+
- monthly secure verifications
- 100M+
- bots stopped per month
Our customers love us
Hundreds of businesses have made the switch from reCAPTCHA and hCaptcha to us. Here's what they have to say.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your CAPTCHA GDPR compliant?
Does your CAPTCHA collect or store any personal data?
Our captcha is designed to operate without collecting or storing excessive personal information. This way, we guarantee privacy and [accuracy](https://gdpr.eu/article-5-how-to-process-personal-data/) aligned with EU GDPR guidelines.
How do I implement your CAPTCHA on my website?
To implement Prosopo's GDPR compliant CAPTCHA, signup and receive a unique Procaptcha key via email. Simply insert the provided code snippet into your website - it's compatible with major platforms. Once added, your CAPTCHA will be activated, providing instant security and privacy compliance. For detailed implementation steps and code examples, check out [our setup guides](https://docs.prosopo.io/en/basics/).
Does Procaptcha scale to meet the demands of high-traffic websites?
Yes, our CAPTCHA solution is highly scalable. We provide fast and reliable protection even for websites with heavy traffic and large user volumes.
What else can Prosopo protect for you?
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