Is localStorage considered a cookie?

Is localStorage and cookie same?

Local storage can store up to 5mb offline data, whereas session can also store up to 5 mb data. But cookies can store only 4kb data in text format. LOCAl and Session storage data in JSON format, thus easy to parse. But cookies data is in string format.

Is localStorage a cookie GDPR?

LocalStorage is a type of web storage that allows websites and apps using Javascript to store and access data right in the browser. The technology is similar to cookies and this is why you should declare the use of our software into your cookie notice.

Is localStorage under cookie law?

While it is commonly referred to as "The Cookie Law", it definitely does not apply solely to cookies. Browsers considers localStorage and sessionSotrage a kind of a cookie? When erasing them, Chrome bundles local storage with cookies.

Can I use localStorage instead of cookies?

localStorage will be available for any tab or window in the browser, and will exist until it is deleted by the user or the program. Unlike a cookie, you cannot setup expiration. localStorage has a much larger storage limit as well.