GROW BEATS SL – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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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National Law Articles
The company had published a cookie policy on its website, which on the one hand contained no information about the purpose of the use of cookies and on the other hand no information about the properties of the installed cookies and the time period for which they remain active in the end user's terminal equipment.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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.
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Details
Fine Date
6 August 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-364
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. GROW BEATS SL - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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