Cookie Policy requirements in Japan
Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) governs handling and cross-border transfers of personal data, overseen by the PPC.
LegalCraft asks about your business and where your customers are, then generates a cookie policy tailored to APPI — not a generic template.
What your cookie policy should include
- The categories of cookies you set (essential, analytics, advertising)
- Named third-party cookies and their purpose
- Cookie lifespans
- How users grant or withdraw consent
- Links to third-party opt-outs
Frequently asked questions
Which laws apply to a cookie policy in Japan?
Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) governs handling and cross-border transfers of personal data, overseen by the PPC. LegalCraft tailors your cookie policy to APPI.
Do I need a cookie policy and a consent banner?
In the EU and UK, non-essential cookies require prior consent (a banner) plus disclosure (a cookie policy). Elsewhere the banner may be optional, but the disclosure is still best practice.