Don't save sensitive data in localStorage ✣ S.Bistrović

JavaScript jerboa says:

Don't save sensitive data in localStorage because it never expires.

And here’s why:

Data in localStorage remains there until you manually delete it, making it a long-term target for attackers.
Any script running on the page (including malicious ones from XSS attacks) can read localStorage data.
Unlike cookies, localStorage data isn’t sent with requests, and it lacks security features like the HttpOnly and Secure flags.
Browsers store localStorage data in plain text, which makes it easy to steal if a device is hacked.
Consider sessionStorage or secure HTTP-only cookies for sensitive data like authentication tokens.

Here are some tips for using localStorage.

Store only non-sensitive information that isn’t critical to user security, such as preferences, theme settings, or simple user preferences.
Keep in mind that localStorage has a limit of about 5MB, so don't try to save too much data.
If you must store sensitive data, make sure to encrypt it before saving.
Always clear sensitive data from localStorage when the user logs out to minimize the risk of data leakage.
Consider providing fallbacks for browsers that do not support localStorage or for users who have turned it off.