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Temu: The Chinese Online Discount Marketplace That's Gaining Popularity in the US, But at What Cost?
Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024Temu, a Chinese-owned online discount marketplace launched in 2022 and gained popularity for its low prices on hot deals such as hooded button-up fleece jackets and car-mounted vacuum cleaners. The company collects various data from users including contact information, purchase history, location data, social media profiles and third party sources. Temu faced criticism for violating customers' privacy rights by collecting private data with unscrupulous methods. Cybersecurity experts warned that using the app comes with risks. In 2024 Temu aired five ads during Super Bowl Sunday which helped expand its e-commerce dominance in the US market.