This analysis describes what Shein's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
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 store your personal information for a period of time that is consistent with the business purposes set forth in Section 3 of this policy or as long as needed to fulfill and comply with legal obligations.
We keep some data until you delete your Google Account, such as information about how often you use Gemini Apps.
Oura also has legal obligations to retain certain personal data for a specific period of time, such as for tax purposes. These required retention periods may include, for example, accounting and tax requirements, legal claims...
"some data may be retained to the extent it is permitted by applicable law and/or is necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, we may retain your order history information to satisfy legally required financial reporting obligations)...Excerpt from Shein's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “some data may be retained to the extent it is permitted by applicable law and/or is necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, we may retain your order history information to satisfy legally required financial reporting obligations)...”
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