GROW BEATS SL – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€3,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos6 August 2020Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

GROW BEATS SL was fined for not giving clear information about its cookies. This matters because visitors need to know how their data is being used. Clear cookie policies help build trust with users and comply with privacy laws.

What happened

GROW BEATS SL failed to provide clear information about the purpose, properties, and retention period of cookies in its cookie policy.

Who was affected

Website visitors who interacted with GROW BEATS SL's site and were affected by unclear cookie information.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority found that GROW BEATS SL did not meet the requirements for clear cookie information under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of transparent cookie policies for businesses. Companies should ensure their cookie information is clear to avoid similar penalties and maintain user trust.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
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Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)

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Full Legal Summary
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Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations

Violations (2)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
critical

Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Unclear Cookie Information
high

The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.

Art. 12, 13 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for GROW BEATS SL in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

6 August 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€3,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

364

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