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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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If we rely on certain legal bases (such as "legal obligation" or "contractual necessity") and you do not provide us with your Personal Data, we may not be able to lawfully provide you services.
Nothing in these Terms will be construed to grant you any right to transfer or assign rights to access or use Pinterest.
You agree that your access to the Services using these devices also shall be subject to the usage terms set forth in the applicable third-party beneficiary's terms of service.
"If you do not want your information transferred to, processed, accessed, or maintained outside of the United States, please understand that you may not be able to order products from the Services.Excerpt from Shein's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “If you do not want your information transferred to, processed, accessed, or maintained outside of the United States, please understand that you may not be able to order products from the Services.”
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