Which Entries Are Stored by Eye-Able Assist in LocalStorage and SessionStorage?
Learn how Eye-Able Assist uses local storage features in the browser to save settings and improve the toolbar experience.
Local storage functions of Eye-Able Assist
Eye-Able Assist uses local storage functions of the browser – that is, LocalStorage and SessionStorage – to enable certain technical processes and improve the user experience. These entries serve exclusively for the operation and usability of the Assist toolbar.
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What is the local storage used for in Eye-Able Assist?
LocalStorage entry: eyeAbleVariables
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Is set as soon as the Assist toolbar is opened
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Stores the settings made by the user locally in the browser
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Ensures that personal Assist settings are automatically restored when navigating to another page or during a later visit
SessionStorage entry: eaIntro
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Is created after the notice for using Eye-Able Assist is shown for the first time
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Ensures that the Assist tooltip is displayed only once per session
Storage duration of the entries
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Both entries (LocalStorage and SessionStorage) remain saved until the browser data (cookies, site data and cache) is manually cleared.
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This storage takes place exclusively in the browser and serves to make the use of Eye-Able Assist as comfortable and personalized as possible – without server-side processing of the data.
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