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The category of data collected includes government-issued identifiers such as national ID numbers and driver's license numbers, which are sensitive credentials beyond standard contact information.
Interpretive note: The excerpt lists categories using 'such as', indicating the list may not be exhaustive, though only the stated items are claimed.
Previously, Shein asked users to explicitly agree or disagree with account persistence for future logins. The updated terms remove this choice entirely. Instead of a consent decision, users now see a promotional discount offer in that location. This means users lose direct control over whether Shein maintains their login session across device visits, which affects convenience and privacy preferences around authentication persistence.
View change record →Shein may hold your name, home address, government-issued identification numbers, email, and phone number.
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The category of data collected includes government-issued identifiers such as national ID numbers and driver's license numbers, which are sensitive credentials beyond standard contact information.
Shein may hold your name, home address, government-issued identification numbers, email, and phone number.
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