APPI Requirements
What APPI Requires from Your Shopify Store
Review the exact steps needed to disclose data practices, obtain valid consent, and respect user rights under Japan's APPI without guesswork.
Show a Consent NoticeDisclose Purpose of UseObtain Consent for Third-Party SharingKeep Processing RecordsHandle Data Subject RightsLet Users Opt Out AnytimeGoogle Consent Mode v2Provide Clear Cookie Information
Display a Cookie Consent Banner for Japanese Visitors
Display a fully customizable consent notice that informs visitors of your data collection practices before any personal information is collected or processed - exactly as APPI requires.
Automatically displayed for Japanese visitors
Fully customizable to match your brand
Optimized for mobile, desktop, and Shopify themes
Clearly Disclose Your Purpose of Use
APPI requires businesses to clearly state the purpose for which personal information is used. Consentmo ensures your consent notice presents this information transparently, without ambiguity.
Clearly communicates the purpose of data use to every visitor
Covers analytics, marketing, and third-party data sharing
Reduces risk of non-compliant or unclear data handling practices
Collect and Manage Consent for Third-Party Data Sharing
APPI restricts the provision of personal information to third parties without prior consent. Give visitors full control over their data sharing choices with clear, granular options — and ensure every consent action is captured correctly. Consentmo handles this by default.
Granular control by data category (analytics, marketing, etc.)
Consent collected before any third-party tracking begins
Works seamlessly with marketing pixels and apps
Keep Detailed Consent and Processing Records
APPI requires businesses to maintain records when providing personal information to third parties. Consentmo automatically stores proof of consent for every visitor, including what they agreed to, when, and from where - with detailed logs, filters, and export options.
Timestamped consent records
Full history of user choices
Exportable logs for compliance audits
Handle Privacy Requests (Data Subject Rights under APPI)
Make it easy for customers to access, correct, or delete their personal data — while staying compliant with APPI's data subject rights provisions. Generate and publish the required pages all via the Consentmo admin.
Ready-to-publish APPI privacy page available with Consentmo
Built-in request forms for data access, correction & deletion
Centralized request management
Let Users Revisit and Update Their Consent Anytime
Stay compliant by giving users continuous control over their data choices — not just at first visit. APPI grants users the right to opt out of third-party data sharing, and Consentmo makes this straightforward to manage with a lightweight storefront widget.
Lightweight cookie widget or link on your storefront
Users can update or withdraw consent anytime
Automatically applies updated preferences
Stay APPI-Compliant Without Losing Your Google Data (Google Consent Mode v2)
Consentmo integrates with Google Consent Mode v2 to adjust how Google tags behave based on user consent — so you stay compliant with APPI while still measuring performance.
Google-certified support
Works with both Basic and Advanced Consent Mode
No manual tagging or developer setup required
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Automatically Scan and Categorize Cookies on Your Store
Consentmo scans your Shopify store to detect cookies, trackers, and scripts, then automatically categorizes them so your consent notice always reflects what's actually in use.
Detects cookies from Shopify, apps, and third-party scripts
Automatically groups cookies into categories (necessary, analytics, marketing)
Re-scan anytime as your store changes
APPI Risk
What Happens If Your Shopify Store Isn't APPI Compliant
Failing to meet APPI requirements can directly impact your store's data, performance, and ability to operate in the Japanese market.
Fines up to ¥100 million for corporations (2022 APPI amendment)
Loss of tracking data (including Google account restrictions)
Disrupted marketing and lower conversion visibility
Regulatory investigations, legal complaints & user claims
Most Shopify stores selling to Japanese customers aren't fully APPI compliant. Consentmo helps you meet core requirements — including purpose disclosure, third-party consent, user rights, and proof of consent.
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See the Difference: Shopify Stores Before and After Consentmo
Most stores think they're compliant — until you map their setup to actual APPI requirements. Here's what regulators expect vs what actually happens.
Purpose of use disclosure
APPI Article 21
APPI Article 21
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No disclosure at point of collection
Purpose clearly stated in consent notice before data collection
Restrictions on third-party data sharing
APPI Article 27
APPI Article 27
Third-party trackers fire without consent
Fully blocked until consent is given via the consent notice
Records of third-party provision
APPI Articles 29–30
APPI Articles 29–30
No proof of consent
Logged & exportable consent records
Freely given consent (no coercion)
APPI Article 27
APPI Article 27
Possibility of a risky or misleading banner design
Equal button prominence & valid consent
Right to withdraw consent / opt out
APPI Article 27(2)
APPI Article 27(2)
Users can't easily change consent, if at all
Consent can be updated anytime
Data subject rights (access, correction, deletion)
APPI Articles 33–37
APPI Articles 33–37
No handling of data requests
Data subject requests handled properly via forms and emails
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Manage consent, privacy, and accessibility in one place. From Google Consent Mode to global regulations, Consentmo keeps your store compliant while preserving your data and performance.
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