Cookie consent in Espa帽a
Consent and privacy law in Espa帽a
Who must comply
Any organization that offers goods or services to people in the EU or monitors their behavior, wherever the organization is based.
Penalties
Up to 20 million euros or 4 percent of global annual turnover, whichever is higher
Key obligations
- Obtain prior, opt-in consent before non-essential cookies
- Make refusing as easy as accepting
- Keep records that prove consent
- Honor withdrawal at any time
- Respect data subject rights (access, erasure, portability)
Local guidance
- Follow the AEPD cookie guide, which is updated regularly
- Avoid hard cookie walls that block all access unless cookies are accepted
- Offer an easy reject path and per-cookie information
- Pay attention to consent rules for minors under the LOPDGDD
How ConsentX helps
- Prior-script blocking for true opt-in
- Equal-weight Allow and Reject controls
- Tamper-evident consent receipts and evidence
- One-click withdrawal trigger
- Built-in DSAR workflow with 30-day SLA
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with Spain using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Spain.
- 2
Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Spain requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Spain audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Are cookie walls allowed in Spain?+
The AEPD restricts cookie walls. Access cannot be conditioned solely on accepting non-essential cookies unless an equivalent alternative is offered, so a hard wall that blocks all content is generally not permitted.
What does the AEPD require on a cookie banner?+
The AEPD requires opt-in consent for non-essential cookies, a reject option as easy as accept, and clear information about each cookie including its purpose and retention period.