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Users' detailed on-platform behavioral activity — not just purchases — is used to build personalized advertising, meaning routine browsing generates data with advertising value.
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 →Your engagement activity on Shein's platform, including browsing and cart behavior, is used to target you with personalized advertising.
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Users' detailed on-platform behavioral activity — not just purchases — is used to build personalized advertising, meaning routine browsing generates data with advertising value.
Your engagement activity on Shein's platform, including browsing and cart behavior, is used to target you with personalized advertising.
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