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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.
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We keep the personal data we collect in line with our internal data retention policies for as long as you use our services or as long as is necessary to: (i) fulfil the purpose(s) for which we collected the personal data; (ii) provide and secure our products and services; (iii) resolve disputes...
We retain Commercial Content as necessary to provide our services to users, for internal record keeping, and for product improvement and safety purposes.
To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of the information...
"Content Posted Online collected for the purpose of assessing potential partnerships will be retained for the period necessarily to evaluate the opportunity or potential future opportunities.Excerpt from Shein's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “Content Posted Online collected for the purpose of assessing potential partnerships will be retained for the period necessarily to evaluate the opportunity or potential future opportunities.”
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