Gdpr Local Storage Consent

Summary

Under GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive, consent is generally required for storing or accessing information on a users device, including local storage. Exceptions exist for storage that is strictly necessary for providing a service explicitly requested by the user. Informing users and providing opt-out options is a good practice, even if consent is not strictly required.

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Under the GDPR and EU ePrivacy Directive, the rules for consent apply to all types of storage on a user's device, including local storage. Here are key points:
- Consent is generally required for storing or accessing information on a user's device.
- Exceptions exist for storage that is "strictly necessary" for providing a service explicitly requested by the user.
- Informing users and providing opt-out options is a good practice, even if consent is not strictly required.
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