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The operational significance is that user-facing data (such as language preferences and cached content) persists on the user's device for an extended period before automatic deletion, reducing the frequency of server requests while maintaining state information across sessions. This mechanism affects the service's performance and the duration of local data retention without requiring user intervention to clear cached information.
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 →Users' device-local data including preferences and cached settings will remain stored in their browser for up to 400 days before automatic expiration and deletion. After expiry, stored preferences will be cleared and may require re-entry on subsequent service access, though this occurs through automatic system processes rather than user action.
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We store information until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and WhatsApp Products, or until your account is deleted or becomes inactive, whichever comes first. This is a case-by-case determination that depends on things like the nature of the information, why it is collected and pro...
You may request deletion of your account at any time. When you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal information unless we are required to retain it by law, or unless we need to retain it for legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes, enforcing our agreeme...
We'll retain your Personal Data for only as long as we need in order to provide our Services to you, or for other legitimate business purposes such as resolving disputes, safety and security reasons, or complying with our legal obligations. How long we retain Personal Data will depend on a number of...
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The operational significance is that user-facing data (such as language preferences and cached content) persists on the user's device for an extended period before automatic deletion, reducing the frequency of server requests while maintaining state information across sessions. This mechanism affects the service's performance and the duration of local data retention without requiring user intervention to clear cached information.
Users' device-local data including preferences and cached settings will remain stored in their browser for up to 400 days before automatic expiration and deletion. After expiry, stored preferences will be cleared and may require re-entry on subsequent service access, though this occurs through automatic system processes rather than user action.
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