The first requirement is collection. The banner must actually be present on the store and must present the consent choice before optional data processing begins. But collection alone is not enough. The merchant must also be able to confirm that the setup is active from inside the app.
The second requirement is visibility. Merchants need a consent log they can open and review. If they cannot see recent records, they cannot confidently explain the system to an agency partner, reviewer, or client. That is why a consent log should be treated as a product surface, not an internal implementation detail.
The third requirement is retention. Many stores are fine starting with a recent-history window. But as a business matures, longer history and exportability become important. A serious compliance workflow should therefore have a clear path from starter visibility to deeper audit proof.
ProtectKaro fits this progression well: activate the workflow, confirm Protection Status, review recent records, and upgrade when longer retention and CSV exports become necessary. That path is simple, merchant-friendly, and commercially clear.