Coolblue B.V. Rotten Score Breakdown
Corporate Misconduct
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts
Human Rights & Exploitation
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts
Fraud & Corruption
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts
Deceptive Practices
30.0ptsToxic workplace vibes
Avg Rating: 5.00Ratings: 1Severity Score: 6.00Evidence Count: 1Contribution: 30.0 pts
Misconduct: low 0 · medium 0 · high 1
Remediation: low 0 · medium 0 · high 0ⓘ cap: 25%
Coolblue Fined €40,000 for Using Tracking Cookies Without Valid Consent
In December 2024, the Dutch Data Protection Authority announced a €40,000 fine against Coolblue for unlawfully processing personal data through cookies in 2020.
The authority found that Coolblue collected webshop visitors' personal data without explicit consent. Its cookie statement assumed visitors agreed and consent boxes were pre-ticked. The authority said this violated the GDPR. Coolblue had changed its practices by June 2020.
Source:
Dutch Data Protection Authority
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/search?keys=cookies&topic%5B0%5D=5000&topic%5B1%5D=4094&topic%5B2%5D=5146&topic%5B3%5D=5002&type%5B0%5D=information_page&type%5B1%5D=Nieuwsbericht
Environmental Harm
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts
Sustainability Deception
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts
Workplace Misconduct
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts
Financial Misconduct
0.0ptsNo documented evidence
Avg Rating: —Ratings: 0Severity Score: 0.00Evidence Count: 0Contribution: 0.0 pts