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f	1	# Microsoft Privacy Statement	f	1	# Microsoft Privacy Statement
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n	3	Last Updated: June 2026	n	3	Last Updated: September 2026
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	5	What's New?		5	What's New?
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n	7	We’ve refreshed our Privacy Statement to make it easier to read, navigate, and u	n
	>	nderstand, with clearer explanations of how we use data and the choices availabl
	>	e to you. More detailed information is available in What's New .
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	9	Print		7	Print
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	57	Interactions . Information about your use of Microsoft products, including f		55	Interactions . Information about your use of Microsoft products, including f
	>	eatures you use, searches, commands given, error reports, and support requests.		>	eatures you use, searches, commands given, error reports, and support requests.
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n	59	- Device and usage data. Data about your device and product features you use	n	57	- Device and usage data. Data about your device and product features you use
	>	, hardware and software details, product performance, and your settings. For exa		>	, hardware and software details, product performance, your interactions with our
	>	mple:Payment and account history.Browsing history.**Device, connectivity		>	websites and apps, and your settings. For example:**Payment and account history
	>	, and configuration data**. For example, IP addresses, device identifiers, nearb		>	.Browsing history.Device, connectivity, and configuration data**. For ex
	>	y networks, and other information about the operating systems and other software		>	ample, IP addresses, device identifiers, nearby networks, and other information
	>	installed on your device.Error reports (“crash dumps”) and performance data		>	about the operating systems and other software installed on your device.**Error
	>	. This usually includes software, hardware, and file content details related to		>	reports (“crash dumps”) and performance data**. This usually includes software,
	>	an error, and other software on your device.Troubleshooting and help data. D		>	hardware, and file content details related to an error, and other software on yo
	>	ata you provide when you contact Microsoft for help. For example, contact or aut		>	ur device.Troubleshooting and help data. Data you provide when you contact M
	>	hentication data, the content of your communications with Microsoft, the conditi		>	icrosoft for help. For example, contact or authentication data, the content of y
	>	on of your device, the products at issue, and other details that help us provide		>	our communications with Microsoft, the condition of your device, the products at
	>	support. Phone conversations or chat sessions with our representatives may be m		>	issue, and other details that help us provide support. Phone conversations or c
	>	onitored and recorded.Bot usage data. Interactions with bots and skills avai		>	hat sessions with our representatives may be monitored and recorded.**Bot usage
	>	lable through Microsoft products, including bots and skills provided by third pa		>	data**. Interactions with bots and skills available through Microsoft products,
	>	rties.		>	including bots and skills provided by third parties.
	60	- Interests and favorites. Preferences and interests you share (like favorit		58	- Interests and favorites. Preferences and interests you share (like favorit
	>	e sports teams, preferred programming languages, or cities for weather or traffi		>	e sports teams, preferred programming languages, or cities for weather or traffi
	>	c) or that we infer from your activity, such as your activity on sites that use		>	c) or that we infer from your activity, such as your activity on sites that use
	>	our technology for ads purposes.		>	our technology for ads purposes.
	61	- Content consumption. Information about the media content you access throug		59	- Content consumption. Information about the media content you access throug
	>	h our products like TV, video, music/audio, apps, and games.		>	h our products like TV, video, music/audio, apps, and games.
	62	- Searches and commands. Search queries and commands you provide in Microsof		60	- Searches and commands. Search queries and commands you provide in Microsof
	>	t products, such as interactions with a chat bot.		>	t products, such as interactions with a chat bot.
	68	- Social data. Information about your interactions and relationships with ot		66	- Social data. Information about your interactions and relationships with ot
	>	hers, such as likes, events, and other types of engagement.		>	hers, such as likes, events, and other types of engagement.
	69	- Location data. Data about your device’s location, which may be either prec		67	- Location data. Data about your device’s location, which may be either prec
	>	ise (typically based on GPS, cell tower, or Wi-Fi hotspot location) or imprecise		>	ise (typically based on GPS, cell tower, or Wi-Fi hotspot location) or imprecise
	>	(for example, inferred from an IP address, or city or postal code in your accou		>	(for example, inferred from an IP address, or city or postal code in your accou
	>	nt profile).		>	nt profile).
	70	- Biometric data. Unique data about you from specific technical processing r		68	- Biometric data. Unique data about you from specific technical processing r
	>	elated to your physical, physiological, or behavioral characteristics to verify		>	elated to your physical, physiological, or behavioral characteristics to verify
	>	or confirm your identity. For instance, you can use your fingerprint or facial r		>	or confirm your identity. For instance, you can use your fingerprint or facial r
	>	ecognition to sign in to your Windows device via Windows Hello (please see the W		>	ecognition to sign in to your Windows device via Windows Hello (please see the W
	>	indows Hello section below for more information). Our collection and use of biom		>	indows Hello section below for more information). Our collection and use of biom
	>	etric data depends on the products and features you use and your consent.		>	etric data depends on the products and features you use and your consent.
n	71	- Other input. Data generated from using devices or participating in events,	n	69	- Other input. Data generated from using devices or participating in events,
	>	like buttons you press on an Xbox controller or other activity data, or informa		>	like buttons you press on an XBOX controller or other activity data, or informa
	>	tion you provide when registering or attending an in-person event.		>	tion you provide when registering or attending an in-person event.
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	73	Content . Information in files and messages, emails, chats, calls, meetings,		71	Content . Information in files and messages, emails, chats, calls, meetings,
	>	photos, documents, and other media you create or share using Microsoft products		>	photos, documents, and other media you create or share using Microsoft products
	>	.		>	.
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	110	Specifically, we use data to:		108	Specifically, we use data to:
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n	112	- Provide our products. We use data to operate and deliver our products, suc	n	110	- Provide our products. We use data to operate and deliver our products, suc
	>	h as processing files you upload to OneDrive so you can access, edit, and manage		>	h as processing files you upload to OneDrive so you can access, edit, and manage
	>	them. This also includes:Communications. We may use your data to contact yo		>	them. This also includes:Communications. We may use your data to contact yo
	>	u for various reasons, such as to inform you about your subscriptions, tell you		>	u for various reasons, such as to inform you about your subscriptions, tell you
	>	when product updates are available, or contact you about your account.**Personal		>	when product updates are available, or contact you about your account.**Personal
	>	ization**. Many products include personalized features and use automated process		>	ization**. Many products include personalized features and use automated process
	>	es to tailor your experience based on your data and inferences based on your act		>	es to tailor your experience based on your data and inferences based on your act
	>	ivities, interests, and location. You can sync settings across devices via your		>	ivities, interests, and location. You can sync settings across devices via your
	>	Microsoft account, and many products allow you to turn off personalized features		>	Microsoft account, and many products allow you to turn off personalized features
	>	.Product activation. We use data like device and application type, location,		>	.Product activation. We use data like device and application type, location,
	>	and unique identifiers to activate products.Transactions. We use data like		>	and unique identifiers to activate products.Transactions. We use data like
	>	your payment and contact information to carry out your transactions with us and		>	your payment and contact information to carry out your transactions with us and
	>	deliver your purchases.Customer support. We use the data to help us troubles		>	deliver your purchases.Customer support. We use the data to help us troubles
	>	hoot and resolve issues, repair devices, investigate security incidents, and to		>	hoot and resolve issues, repair devices, investigate security incidents, and to
	>	provide, improve, and secure the quality of our products, services, and training		>	provide, improve, and secure the quality of our products, services, and training
	>	. We may use voice data from support calls for authentication and security purpo		>	. We may use voice data from support calls for authentication and security purpo
	>	ses.Security and Safety. We use data to protect the security and safety of o		>	ses.Security and Safety. We use data to protect the security and safety of o
	>	ur products and customers, such as by detecting malware and malicious activities		>	ur products and customers, such as by detecting malware and malicious activities
	>	. We reserve the right to block communications or remove content that violates o		>	. We reserve the right to block communications or remove content that violates o
	>	ur terms of use. We use scanning technologies (like hash matching) to help preve		>	ur terms of use. We use scanning technologies (like hash matching) to help preve
	>	nt harm to our systems, our users, and others as described in our Code of Conduc		>	nt harm to our systems, our users, and others as described in our Code of Conduc
	>	t, and to help prevent child exploitation. We may share information with the Nat		>	t, and to help prevent child exploitation. We may share information with the Nat
	>	ional Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement auth		>	ional Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement auth
	>	orities. We also use tools to detect and disrupt the misuse of video-calling cap		>	orities. We also use tools to detect and disrupt the misuse of video-calling cap
	>	abilities to produce and share child sexual exploitation and abuse imagery by hi		>	abilities to produce and share child sexual exploitation and abuse imagery by hi
	>	gh-risk users. Learn more about our efforts to prevent and detect child exploita		>	gh-risk users. Learn more about our efforts to prevent and detect child exploita
	>	tion here.Providing Age Appropriate Experiences. We use information associat		>	tion here.Providing Age Appropriate Experiences. We use information associat
	>	ed with your Microsoft account to provide more age-appropriate experiences acros		>	ed with your Microsoft account to provide more age-appropriate experiences acros
	>	s our services. This may include information you provide, such as your date of b		>	s our services. This may include information you provide, such as your date of b
	>	irth or settings you choose in your account, information from your use of Micros		>	irth or settings you choose in your account, information from your use of Micros
	>	oft services, such as how you interact with features, content, and products, or		>	oft services, such as how you interact with features, content, and products, or
	>	information from partners or verification services, such as age range signals re		>	information from partners or verification services, such as age range signals re
	>	ceived from app stores. We use this information to help us apply age-appropriate		>	ceived from app stores. We use this information to help us apply age-appropriate
	>	protections, settings, and experiences. When we apply age-based protections, we		>	protections, settings, and experiences. When we apply age-based protections, we
	>	generally apply them across Microsoft services connected to your account so tha		>	generally apply them across Microsoft services connected to your account so tha
	>	t your experience is consistent.Troubleshooting and Updates. We use data to		>	t your experience is consistent. We may share age group information with Microso
	>	troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, develop updates and security patche		>	ft apps and services, as well as third-party apps, so that they can apply approp
	>	s, and notify users of product updates. This may include using automated systems		>	riate safeguards, tailor experiences, and comply with applicable laws and regula
	>	to detect security and safety issues.		>	tions.Troubleshooting and Updates. We use data to troubleshoot and resolve p
				>	erformance issues, develop updates and security patches, and notify users of pro
				>	duct updates. This may include using automated systems to detect security and sa
				>	fety issues.
	113	- Product Improvement and DevelopmentProduct improvement. We use data to		111	- Product Improvement and DevelopmentProduct improvement. We use data to
	>	improve our products, including adding new features and capabilities. For examp		>	improve our products, including adding new features and capabilities. For examp
	>	le, we use error reports to improve security features, queries and clicks in Bin		>	le, we use error reports to improve security features, queries and clicks in Bin
	>	g to improve search results, and voice data to develop and improve speech recogn		>	g to improve search results, and voice data to develop and improve speech recogn
	>	ition accuracy.Product development. We use data to develop new products. For		>	ition accuracy.Product development. We use data to develop new products. For
	>	example, we use data, often de-identified, to better understand our customers’		>	example, we use data, often de-identified, to better understand our customers’
	>	computing and productivity needs, and to train and fine-tune AI models, which ca		>	computing and productivity needs, and to train and fine-tune AI models, which ca
	>	n shape the development of new products. As part of our efforts to improve and d		>	n shape the development of new products. As part of our efforts to improve and d
	>	evelop our products, we may use your data to develop, train, and fine-tune our A		>	evelop our products, we may use your data to develop, train, and fine-tune our A
	>	I models, including large language models (LLMs). Learn more here.		>	I models, including large language models (LLMs). Learn more here.
	114	- Marketing, Advertising, and PromotionsPromotional communications. We u		112	- Marketing, Advertising, and PromotionsPromotional communications. We u
	>	se data to send you promotional messages. See the How to access and control your		>	se data to send you promotional messages. See the How to access and control your
	>	personal data section for information on managing your contact data, email subs		>	personal data section for information on managing your contact data, email subs
	>	criptions, and promotional messages.Relevant offers. Microsoft uses data to		>	criptions, and promotional messages.Relevant offers. Microsoft uses data to
	>	provide you with product information and offers likely to interest you, such as		>	provide you with product information and offers likely to interest you, such as
	>	new games based on your activity.Advertising. We use data for advertising on		>	new games based on your activity.Advertising. We use data for advertising on
	>	Microsoft and third-party properties, sometimes using automated processes to ma		>	Microsoft and third-party properties, sometimes using automated processes to ma
	>	ke ads more relevant. Microsoft does not use what you say in emails, human-to-hu		>	ke ads more relevant. Microsoft does not use what you say in emails, human-to-hu
	>	man chat, video calls or voice mail, or your personal files, photos, or document		>	man chat, video calls or voice mail, or your personal files, photos, or document
	>	s to target ads to you. See the Advertising section for more details.**Prize pro		>	s to target ads to you. See the Advertising section for more details.**Prize pro
	>	motions and events**. We use your data to administer prize contests and events a		>	motions and events**. We use your data to administer prize contests and events a
	>	nd to select winners. For example, if you enter into a prize promotion, we may u		>	nd to select winners. For example, if you enter into a prize promotion, we may u
	>	se your data to select a winner and provide the prize to you if you win.		>	se your data to select a winner and provide the prize to you if you win.
	115	- Business OperationsReporting and business operations. We use data to a		113	- Business OperationsReporting and business operations. We use data to a
	>	nalyze and improve our business, make informed decisions, and report on our busi		>	nalyze and improve our business, make informed decisions, and report on our busi
	>	ness’ performance.Protecting rights and property. We use data to detect and		>	ness’ performance.Protecting rights and property. We use data to detect and
	>	prevent fraud, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our property. F		>	prevent fraud, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our property. F
	>	or example, we use data to confirm software licenses to reduce piracy and combat		>	or example, we use data to confirm software licenses to reduce piracy and combat
	>	fraud. We may use automated processes to detect and prevent activities that vio		>	fraud. We may use automated processes to detect and prevent activities that vio
	>	late our rights and the rights of others, such as fraud.Legal compliance. We		>	late our rights and the rights of others, such as fraud.Legal compliance. We
	>	process data to comply with applicable laws. For example, we use the age of our		>	process data to comply with applicable laws. For example, we use the age of our
	>	customers to assist us in meeting our obligations to protect children’s privacy		>	customers to assist us in meeting our obligations to protect children’s privacy
	>	.		>	.
	191	The tools most useful to access and control your personal data that Microsoft ha		189	The tools most useful to access and control your personal data that Microsoft ha
	>	s obtained depends on our interactions with you and your use of our products. Th		>	s obtained depends on our interactions with you and your use of our products. Th
	>	e following is a general list of tools we provide to help you control your perso		>	e following is a general list of tools we provide to help you control your perso
	>	nal data; specific products may provide additional controls. Please refer to the		>	nal data; specific products may provide additional controls. Please refer to the
	>	product specific sections below for more information about how you can access y		>	product specific sections below for more information about how you can access y
	>	our data through other in-product features.		>	our data through other in-product features.
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	193	- Bing. If you are signed into Bing with your Microsoft account, you can vie		191	- Bing. If you are signed into Bing with your Microsoft account, you can vie
	>	w and clear your stored search and chat history on your privacy dashboard. If yo		>	w and clear your stored search and chat history on your privacy dashboard. If yo
	>	u are not signed in, you can view and clear stored search history associated wit		>	u are not signed in, you can view and clear stored search history associated wit
	>	h your device in your Bing settings.		>	h your device in your Bing settings.
n	194	- Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. If you are signed into Micros	n	192	- Microsoft Copilot. If you are signed into Microsoft Copilot with your Micr
	>	oft Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can view,		>	osoft account, you can view, access, export and delete Copilot activity history
	>	access, export and delete Copilot activity history from your privacy dashboard.		>	from your privacy dashboard. You can also use in-product controls to manage your
	>	You can also use in-product controls to manage your data within the Microsoft Co		>	data within the Microsoft Copilot website or app.
	>	pilot website or app.
	195	- Microsoft account. You can visit the Microsoft account website if you want		193	- Microsoft account. You can visit the Microsoft account website if you want
	>	to access, edit, or remove your account’s profile and payment information, chan		>	to access, edit, or remove your account’s profile and payment information, chan
	>	ge your password, add security information or close your account.		>	ge your password, add security information or close your account.
	196	- Microsoft privacy dashboard. You can control some of the data Microsoft pr		194	- Microsoft privacy dashboard. You can control some of the data Microsoft pr
	>	ocesses via your Microsoft account on the Microsoft privacy dashboard. For examp		>	ocesses via your Microsoft account on the Microsoft privacy dashboard. For examp
	>	le, you can view and clear the browsing, search, and location data associated wi		>	le, you can view and clear the browsing, search, and location data associated wi
	>	th your Microsoft account.		>	th your Microsoft account.
	197	- Microsoft Store. You can access your Microsoft Store profile and account i		195	- Microsoft Store. You can access your Microsoft Store profile and account i
	>	nformation by visiting Microsoft Store and selecting View account or **Order		>	nformation by visiting Microsoft Store and selecting View account or **Order
	>	history.**		>	history.**
	199	- OneDrive. You can view, download, and delete your files and photos in OneD		197	- OneDrive. You can view, download, and delete your files and photos in OneD
	>	rive by signing into your OneDrive.		>	rive by signing into your OneDrive.
	200	- Outlook.com. You can download your emails in Outlook.com by signing into y		198	- Outlook.com. You can download your emails in Outlook.com by signing into y
	>	our account and navigating to your Privacy and data settings.		>	our account and navigating to your Privacy and data settings.
	201	- Skype. If you wish to access, edit, or remove some profile information for		199	- Skype. If you wish to access, edit, or remove some profile information for
	>	Skype or change your password, sign in to your account. If you wish to export y		>	Skype or change your password, sign in to your account. If you wish to export y
	>	our Skype chat history and files shared on Skype, you can request a copy.		>	our Skype chat history and files shared on Skype, you can request a copy.
n	202	- Xbox. If you use the Xbox network or Xbox.com, you can view or edit your p	n	200	- XBOX. If you use the XBOX network or XBOX.com, you can view or edit your p
	>	ersonal data, including billing and account information, privacy settings, and o		>	ersonal data, including billing and account information, privacy settings, and o
	>	nline safety and data sharing preferences by accessing My Xbox on the Xbox conso		>	nline safety and data sharing preferences by accessing My XBOX on the XBOX conso
	>	le or on Xbox.com.		>	le or on XBOX.com.
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	204	Not all personal data processed by Microsoft can be accessed or controlled via t		202	Not all personal data processed by Microsoft can be accessed or controlled via t
	>	he tools above. If you want to access or control personal data processed by Micr		>	he tools above. If you want to access or control personal data processed by Micr
	>	osoft that is not available via the tools above or directly through the Microsof		>	osoft that is not available via the tools above or directly through the Microsof
	>	t products you use, you can contact Microsoft at the address in the How to conta		>	t products you use, you can contact Microsoft at the address in the How to conta
	>	ct us section or by visiting our privacy support and requests page.		>	ct us section or by visiting our privacy support and requests page.
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	334	Your Microsoft account. The data associated with your Microsoft account, and		332	Your Microsoft account. The data associated with your Microsoft account, and
	>	how that data is used, depends on how you use the account.		>	how that data is used, depends on how you use the account.
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n	336	- Creating your Microsoft account. When you create a Microsoft account, you'	n	334	- Creating your Microsoft account. When you create a Microsoft account, you'
	>	ll be asked to provide certain personal data and we'll assign you a unique ID. F		>	ll be asked to provide certain personal data and we'll assign you a unique ID. F
	>	or some products, like those involving payments, a real name is required, but ma		>	or some products, like those involving payments, a real name is required, but ma
	>	ny products can be used without it. Data such as your display name, email addres		>	ny products can be used without it. Data such as your display name, email addres
	>	s, and phone number can help others find you on Microsoft products (for example,		>	s, and phone number can help others find you on Microsoft products (for example,
	>	on Microsoft Teams for personal use). In some cases, you may need to switch to		>	on Microsoft Teams for personal use). In some cases, you may need to switch to
	>	a personal email address to continue accessing consumer-oriented products like t		>	a personal email address to continue accessing consumer-oriented products like t
	>	he Xbox network.		>	he XBOX network.
	337	- Signing in to your Microsoft account. When you sign in to your Microsoft a		335	- Signing in to your Microsoft account. When you sign in to your Microsoft a
	>	ccount, we log details like the date and time, product accessed, sign-in name, a		>	ccount, we log details like the date and time, product accessed, sign-in name, a
	>	ccount and device identifiers, IP address, and operating system and browser info		>	ccount and device identifiers, IP address, and operating system and browser info
	>	rmation.		>	rmation.
	338	- Signing in to Microsoft products. Signing in to Microsoft products enables		336	- Signing in to Microsoft products. Signing in to Microsoft products enables
	>	improved personalization, provides consistent experiences across products, perm		>	improved personalization, provides consistent experiences across products, perm
	>	its cloud storage access, and lets you make payments using information stored in		>	its cloud storage access, and lets you make payments using information stored in
	>	your account, along with other settings and features. Information saved to your		>	your account, along with other settings and features. Information saved to your
	>	account may be available across Microsoft products. If you add your account to		>	account may be available across Microsoft products. If you add your account to
	>	a Windows device (version 8 or higher), Windows will automatically sign you in t		>	a Windows device (version 8 or higher), Windows will automatically sign you in t
	>	o Microsoft products on that device. When signed in, some products will show you		>	o Microsoft products on that device. When signed in, some products will show you
	>	r name or username and profile photo (if you have one) in Microsoft products, co		>	r name or username and profile photo (if you have one) in Microsoft products, co
	>	mmunications, and public posts. Learn more about your Microsoft account, your da		>	mmunications, and public posts. Learn more about your Microsoft account, your da
	>	ta, and your choices.		>	ta, and your choices.
	339	- Signing in to third-party products. If you sign in to a third-party produc		337	- Signing in to third-party products. If you sign in to a third-party produc
	>	t or make payments to third-party merchants using your Microsoft account, Micros		>	t or make payments to third-party merchants using your Microsoft account, Micros
	>	oft shares data with the third party as needed, including your account version n		>	oft shares data with the third party as needed, including your account version n
	>	umber and whether your account has been deactivated. Third parties may use or sh		>	umber and whether your account has been deactivated. Third parties may use or sh
	>	are your data per their own privacy policies. You should carefully review the pr		>	are your data per their own privacy policies. You should carefully review the pr
	>	ivacy policies for each product or merchant you use to understand how your data		>	ivacy policies for each product or merchant you use to understand how your data
	>	will be handled.		>	will be handled.
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	347	Microsoft offers many products and services that children and teens can use, tho		345	Microsoft offers many products and services that children and teens can use, tho
	>	ugh child and teen users will not always have access to all the features and ser		>	ugh child and teen users will not always have access to all the features and ser
	>	vices that adult users do. Some of these features will be off by default or unav		>	vices that adult users do. Some of these features will be off by default or unav
	>	ailable to younger users. When a child is under 13-or a higher age if required i		>	ailable to younger users. When a child is under 13-or a higher age if required i
	>	n their region-the child will need consent from their parent or guardian to crea		>	n their region-the child will need consent from their parent or guardian to crea
	>	te a Microsoft account. Parents can change or revoke consent at any time.		>	te a Microsoft account. Parents can change or revoke consent at any time.
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n	349	Microsoft offers Family Safety tools that allow parents to connect their childre	n	347	Microsoft offers Family Safety tools that allow parents to connect their childre
	>	n’s accounts to a family group. Microsoft accounts created using parental consen		>	n’s accounts to a family group. Microsoft accounts created using parental consen
	>	t are automatically added to the parent’s family group. As the organizer of a Mi		>	t are automatically added to the parent’s family group. As the organizer of a Mi
	>	crosoft family group, the parent or guardian can manage their child’s informatio		>	crosoft family group, the parent or guardian can manage their child’s informatio
	>	n and settings on their Family Safety page and view and delete a child’s data on		>	n and settings on their Family Safety page and view and delete a child’s data on
	>	their privacy dashboard . Parents of Xbox users have additional controls throug		>	their privacy dashboard . Parents of XBOX users have additional controls throug
	>	h the Xbox Family Settings app.		>	h the XBOX Family Settings app.
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n	351	For users under the age of 13 or as specified by law in their jurisdiction, cert	n	349	For users under the age of 13 or as specified by law in their jurisdiction, cert
	>	ain Microsoft products and services will either block users under that age or re		>	ain Microsoft products and services will either block users under that age or re
	>	quire parental or guardian consent or authorization before use, including when c		>	quire parental or guardian consent or authorization before use, including when c
	>	reating an account.		>	reating an account. See the How we use personal data section for more informatio
				>	n about how we provide age appropriate experiences.
	352			350
n	353	When we receive parental consent or authorization, the child's account is treate	n	351	When we receive parental consent or authorization, the child's account is treate
	>	d much like any other account, and the child will be able to use Microsoft servi		>	d much like any other account, and the child will be able to use Microsoft servi
	>	ces such as Outlook, Bing, Copilot, and Xbox, and communicate or share data with		>	ces such as Outlook, Bing, and XBOX, and communicate or share data with other us
	>	other users. We will not knowingly ask children under the age of consent to pro		>	ers. We will not knowingly ask children under the age of consent to provide more
	>	vide more data than is necessary to provide the product.		>	data than is necessary to provide the product.
	354			352
	355	As mentioned in the Advertising section, we do not deliver personalized advertis		353	As mentioned in the Advertising section, we do not deliver personalized advertis
	>	ing to children whose birthdate in their Microsoft account identifies them as un		>	ing to children whose birthdate in their Microsoft account identifies them as un
	>	der 18 years of age. For more details, see the Microsoft account section of this		>	der 18 years of age. For more details, see the Microsoft account section of this
	>	privacy statement and Learn more about parental consent and Microsoft child acc		>	privacy statement and Learn more about parental consent and Microsoft child acc
	>	ounts .		>	ounts .
	356			354
	358			356
	359	Accessing and deleting child data. For Microsoft products and services that		357	Accessing and deleting child data. For Microsoft products and services that
	>	require parental consent, parents can view and delete certain data about their c		>	require parental consent, parents can view and delete certain data about their c
	>	hild, such as browsing history, search history, location activity, and app usage		>	hild, such as browsing history, search history, location activity, and app usage
	>	by signing into the parent’s privacy dashboard .		>	by signing into the parent’s privacy dashboard .
	360			358
n	361	Some Microsoft products, including Xbox, also have their own in-product controls	n	359	Some Microsoft products, including XBOX, also have their own in-product controls
	>	. Please note that a parent’s ability to access and/or delete their child’s pers		>	. Please note that a parent’s ability to access and/or delete their child’s pers
	>	onal information may vary depending on the laws where they’re located. For more		>	onal information may vary depending on the laws where they’re located. For more
	>	details on controlling data within Microsoft products, visit our Privacy Frequen		>	details on controlling data within Microsoft products, visit our Privacy Frequen
	>	tly Asked Questions (FAQs) .		>	tly Asked Questions (FAQs) .
	362			360
	363	If your child’s account is not part of your Microsoft Family group and you do no		361	If your child’s account is not part of your Microsoft Family group and you do no
	>	t have access to their activity on your privacy dashboard, submit a request rela		>	t have access to their activity on your privacy dashboard, submit a request rela
	>	ted to your child’s data through the privacy support form . The privacy team wil		>	ted to your child’s data through the privacy support form . The privacy team wil
	>	l ask for account verification before fulfilling the request. We process authent		>	l ask for account verification before fulfilling the request. We process authent
	>	icated deletion requests within 30 days of receipt.		>	icated deletion requests within 30 days of receipt.
	364			362
	366			364
	367	After requesting account closure, the account is marked for deletion, but we wil		365	After requesting account closure, the account is marked for deletion, but we wil
	>	l wait 60 days before permanently deleting the account in case you change your m		>	l wait 60 days before permanently deleting the account in case you change your m
	>	ind or need to access information. After 60 days, the account will be permanentl		>	ind or need to access information. After 60 days, the account will be permanentl
	>	y deleted.		>	y deleted.
	368			366
n	369	For more information on Xbox features, in-product controls, and the associated p	n	367	For more information on XBOX features, in-product controls, and the associated p
	>	ersonal data collection, use, and disclosure, please see the Xbox section of thi		>	ersonal data collection, use, and disclosure, please see the XBOX section of thi
	>	s privacy statement.		>	s privacy statement.
	370			368
	371	View Summary Learn more		369	View Summary Learn more
	372			370
	402			400
	403	Ads may be shown that relate to the current interaction you are having with us,		401	Ads may be shown that relate to the current interaction you are having with us,
	>	such as your Copilot conversations (including files you share); your current loc		>	such as your Copilot conversations (including files you share); your current loc
	>	ation; transactions; product usage; search queries; or the content you’re viewin		>	ation; transactions; product usage; search queries; or the content you’re viewin
	>	g. For example, if you search “pizza places in Seattle” on Bing, you may see ads		>	g. For example, if you search “pizza places in Seattle” on Bing, you may see ads
	>	for local restaurants in Seattle in your search results.		>	for local restaurants in Seattle in your search results.
	404			402
n	405	Where permitted, ads can also be personalized using information about you collec	n	403	Where permitted, ads can also be personalized using information about you collec
	>	ted over time, like demographic data, location, search queries, interests, purch		>	ted over time, like demographic data, location, search queries, interests, purch
	>	ase history, favorites, usage of our products and sites, and information from ad		>	ase history, favorites, usage of our products and sites, and information from ad
	>	vertisers and partners. We call these kinds of ads "personalized advertising." F		>	vertisers and partners. We call these kinds of ads "personalized advertising." F
	>	or example, viewing gaming content on xbox.com may result in you later seeing ga		>	or example, viewing gaming content on XBOX.com may result in you later seeing ga
	>	me ads on MSN.		>	me ads on MSN.
	406			404
	407	Personalized ads use cookies combined with information we collect when your brow		405	Personalized ads use cookies combined with information we collect when your brow
	>	ser interacts with our sites (like your IP address.) Data from cookies will not		>	ser interacts with our sites (like your IP address.) Data from cookies will not
	>	be used for personalized ads if you opt-out of receiving such ads. To learn more		>	be used for personalized ads if you opt-out of receiving such ads. To learn more
	>	about Microsoft’s use of data to deliver personalized advertising and to opt ou		>	about Microsoft’s use of data to deliver personalized advertising and to opt ou
	>	t of receiving personalized advertising from Microsoft, please visit our persona		>	t of receiving personalized advertising from Microsoft, please visit our persona
	>	lized ads & offers settings page, and see our Opting Out section below.		>	lized ads & offers settings page, and see our Opting Out section below.
	408			406
	494			492
	495	Our use of AI is subject to Microsoft’s AI Principles and Microsoft’s Responsibl		493	Our use of AI is subject to Microsoft’s AI Principles and Microsoft’s Responsibl
	>	e AI Standard , and our collection and use of personal data in developing and de		>	e AI Standard , and our collection and use of personal data in developing and de
	>	ploying our AI features is consistent with our commitments outlined throughout o		>	ploying our AI features is consistent with our commitments outlined throughout o
	>	ur privacy statement. You can find out more about the tools, practices, and poli		>	ur privacy statement. You can find out more about the tools, practices, and poli
	>	cies Microsoft has created to uphold our responsible AI principles here .		>	cies Microsoft has created to uphold our responsible AI principles here .
	496			494
n	497	The Microsoft Copilot website and app (on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android) ar	n	495	The Microsoft Copilot website and app (on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android) ar
	>	e the core of the consumer Copilot experience, where you can search the web, cre		>	e the core of the consumer Copilot experience, where you can search the web, cre
	>	ate content, and interact with features like Copilot Vision, as well as let Micr		>	ate content, and interact with features like Copilot Vision, as well as let Micr
	>	osoft Copilot interact with other apps, services, and websites to take actions o		>	osoft Copilot interact with other apps, services, and websites to take actions o
	>	n your behalf. When you use Microsoft Copilot, it will use your prompts, locatio		>	n your behalf. When you use Microsoft Copilot, it will use your prompts, locatio
	>	n, language, and related settings to provide helpful responses and improve servi		>	n, language, and related settings to provide helpful responses and improve servi
	>	ces (including to provide relevant advertising).		>	ces.
	498			496
n	499	For signed-in users in some markets, Microsoft Copilot can use your conversation	n	497	For users in some markets, Microsoft Copilot can use your conversation history (
	>	history to personalize your experience. You can opt-out of personalization at a		>	including any memories you save) to personalize your experience. We may also off
	>	ny time. Microsoft Copilot also uses prompts and related data to provide and imp		>	er you the ability to personalize your Microsoft Copilot experience using your i
	>	rove services, including relevant advertising. You can manage your prompt histor		>	nteractions with our other products and services, like Bing, Edge, and MSN. You
	>	y in product and on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard, and can adjust your locatio		>	can manage your memories and control personalization features using the settings
	>	n, language, and other additional privacy settings in product. For more informat		>	in Microsoft Copilot at any time.
	>	ion about these capabilities and your choices, see the Microsoft Copilot FAQ .
	500			498
n	501	We will also use your conversation data to monitor performance, troubleshoot and	n	499	Microsoft Copilot also uses prompts and related data to provide and improve serv
	>	fix bugs and issues, prevent abuse, and to provide and improve Microsoft Copilo		>	ices, including relevant advertising. You can manage your prompt history in prod
	>	t. In some markets, this data can help train our AI models in Microsoft Copilot		>	uct and on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard, and can adjust your location, langua
	>	unless you opt out. Learn more about your choices and data protection here . Ple		>	ge, and other additional privacy settings in product. For more information about
	>	ase also review the Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot for information on o		>	these capabilities and your choices, see Microsoft Copilot for individuals: you
	>	ur safety practices and our efforts to ensure that Copilot is consistent with ou		>	r privacy controls and choices .
	>	r Responsible AI principles.
	502			500
n			n	501	We also use your conversation data to monitor performance, troubleshoot and fix
				>	bugs and issues, prevent abuse, and to provide and improve Microsoft Copilot. Pl
				>	ease review the Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot for information on our s
				>	afety practices and our efforts to ensure that Microsoft Copilot is consistent w
				>	ith our Responsible AI principles.
				502
	503	Microsoft Copilot also appears in other Microsoft products like Microsoft Edge a		503	Microsoft Copilot also appears in other Microsoft products like Microsoft Edge a
	>	nd Xbox. In these cases, data is generally used according to each product’s prim		>	nd XBOX. In these cases, data is generally used according to each product’s prim
	>	ary uses. For more information, see the Microsoft Edge and Xbox sections of this		>	ary uses. For more information, see the Microsoft Edge and XBOX sections of this
	>	privacy statement.		>	privacy statement.
	504			504
	505	If you use Microsoft Copilot in third-party products and services, such as messa		505	If you use Microsoft Copilot in third-party products and services, such as messa
	>	ging platforms, Microsoft processes your data as described here, but the third p		>	ging platforms, Microsoft processes your data as described here, but the third p
	>	arty’s privacy policies and data processing activities may also apply.		>	arty’s privacy policies and data processing activities may also apply.
	506			506
n	507	Microsoft 365 Copilot is a consumer Copilot offering available to Microsoft	n
	>	365 Family and Microsoft 365 Personal subscribers. When integrated with Microsof
	>	t 365, Copilot handles data as described in the Productivity and Communications
	>	section of this privacy statement.
	508
	509	For enterprise customers, Microsoft 365 Copilot offers enhanced data protection		507	For enterprise customers, Microsoft Copilot offers enhanced data protection and
	>	and customization. Data is collected and used as described in the Enterprise and		>	customization. Data is collected and used as described in the Enterprise and Dev
	>	Developer Products section.		>	eloper Products section.
	510			508
n	511	The Copilot features that appear in Microsoft 365 apps as part of a Microsoft 36	n	509	The Microsoft Copilot features that appear in Microsoft 365 apps as part of a Mi
	>	5 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, or Microsoft 365 Premium subscription provide		>	crosoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, or Microsoft 365 Premium subscriptio
	>	AI-powered productivity capabilities through real-time conversational experience		>	n provide AI-powered productivity capabilities through real-time conversational
	>	s. We do so by applying large language model (LLM) processing on the content you		>	experiences. We do so by applying large language model (LLM) processing on the c
	>	choose to provide in Microsoft 365 apps including Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook		>	ontent you choose to provide in Microsoft 365 apps including Word, Excel, OneNot
	>	, and PowerPoint. Copilot in Microsoft 365 is not available for use in Office de		>	e, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 is not available
	>	sktop licenses. When used with available Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot will use th		>	for use in Office desktop licenses. When used with available Microsoft 365 apps,
	>	e content in your files only when you ask it to perform a specific action on tha		>	Microsoft Copilot will use the content in your files only when you ask it to pe
	>	t specific content – for example, when you ask Copilot to help you rewrite a par		>	rform a specific action on that specific content – for example, when you ask Mic
	>	agraph in a Word document or ask Copilot to generate a to-do list from your note		>	rosoft Copilot to help you rewrite a paragraph in a Word document or ask Microso
	>	s in OneNote. Similar to connected experiences, required service data is collect		>	ft Copilot to generate a to-do list from your notes in OneNote. Similar to conne
	>	ed during your use of Copilot which includes information related to its operatio		>	cted experiences, required service data is collected during your use of Microsof
	>	n that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performi		>	t Copilot which includes information related to its operation that is needed to
	>	ng as expected.		>	keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected. If y
				>	ou use Microsoft Copilot features in Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot handl
				>	es data as described in the Productivity and Communications section of this priv
				>	acy statement.
	512			510
n	513	See Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps for your home: your data and privacy – Microso	n	511	See the Microsoft Copilot Privacy Center and Frequently asked questions about Co
	>	ft Support and Frequently asked questions about Copilot in Microsoft 365 subscri		>	pilot in Microsoft 365 subscriptions for more information.
	>	ptions for more information.
	514			512
	515	Copilot Health is a consumer Copilot offering specifically developed to prov		513	Copilot Health is a consumer Copilot offering specifically developed to prov
	>	ide personalized assistance focused on health and wellness. Copilot Health allow		>	ide personalized assistance focused on health and wellness. Copilot Health allow
	>	s you to upload health-related data including your personal health records and d		>	s you to upload health-related data including your personal health records and d
	>	ata from wearable devices. Copilot Health can use that data, along with your pro		>	ata from wearable devices. Copilot Health can use that data, along with your pro
	>	mpts and chat history, to provide you with personalized information and recommen		>	mpts and chat history, to provide you with personalized information and recommen
	>	dations.		>	dations.
	516			514
	634			632
	635	Required service data can include information related to the operation of the co		633	Required service data can include information related to the operation of the co
	>	nnected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to d		>	nnected experience that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to d
	>	ate, and performing as expected. If you choose to use a connected experience tha		>	ate, and performing as expected. If you choose to use a connected experience tha
	>	t analyzes your content — for example Translate in Word — the text you typed and		>	t analyzes your content — for example Translate in Word — the text you typed and
	>	selected to translate is also sent and processed to provide you with the connec		>	selected to translate is also sent and processed to provide you with the connec
	>	ted experience. Your text and the translation are not stored by our service. See		>	ted experience. Your text and the translation are not stored by our service. See
	>	Required service data for more information.		>	Required service data for more information.
	636			634
n	637	Using device capabilities . Some Microsoft 365 applications make use of your	n	635	Using device capabilities . Some Microsoft 365 applications make use of your
	>	device capabilities using certain features. In PowerPoint, for example, the pre		>	device capabilities using certain features. In PowerPoint, for example, the pre
	>	sentation recording feature can access your device microphone and camera to reco		>	sentation recording feature can access your device microphone and camera to reco
	>	rd presentations with audio and video. Your device microphone is also accessed v		>	rd presentations with audio and video. Your device microphone is also accessed v
	>	ia the Record audio feature and when using Speaker Coach. When creating a PowerP		>	ia the Record audio feature and when using Speaker Coach. When creating a PowerP
	>	oint presentation, you can also use the Screenshot and Screen clipping features		>	oint presentation, you can also use the Screenshot and Screen clipping features
	>	to capture screen contents. Some Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoin		>	to capture screen contents. When using the Screenshot feature in the Sticky Note
	>	t, Word, and OneNote, provide Dictate, a connected experience which lets you use		>	s experience, you can capture content from the active window of other apps on yo
	>	speech-to-text to draft content using your microphone. In Word and OneNote, the		>	ur device and insert it into your note. You can then view, edit, and annotate th
	>	Transcribe connected experience converts speech recorded directly in the app us		>	e captured content within Sticky Notes. Some Microsoft 365 applications, includi
	>	ing your microphone or using a speech audio recording to a text transcript with		>	ng PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote, provide Dictate, a connected experience which
	>	each speaker individually separated. OneNote can also insert photos or record vi		>	lets you use speech-to-text to draft content using your microphone. In Word and
	>	deo using your camera. All Microsoft 365 apps along with To Do and Whiteboard ha		>	OneNote, the Transcribe connected experience converts speech recorded directly i
	>	ve sharing functionality that accesses your contacts to allow you to share your		>	n the app using your microphone or using a speech audio recording to a text tran
	>	documents with others in your contacts list. Applications will not access your d		>	script with each speaker individually separated. OneNote can also insert photos
	>	evice capabilities until you begin using the feature.		>	or record video using your camera. All Microsoft 365 apps along with To Do and W
				>	hiteboard have sharing functionality that accesses your contacts to allow you to
				>	share your documents with others in your contacts list. Applications will not a
				>	ccess your device capabilities until you begin using the feature.
	638			636
	639	You can manage your microphone and camera access settings in the Windows Privacy		637	You can manage your microphone and camera access settings in the Windows Privacy
	>	Settings menu. Go to Start > Settings > Privacy or Privacy & Security . To		>	Settings menu. Go to Start > Settings > Privacy or Privacy & Security . To
	>	learn more about how to control your privacy settings in apps, see Windows priva		>	learn more about how to control your privacy settings in apps, see Windows priva
	>	cy settings that apps use .		>	cy settings that apps use .
	640			638
	642			640
	643	#### Microsoft Family Safety		641	#### Microsoft Family Safety
	644			642
n	645	The Microsoft Family Safety M365 product allows a family group to connect throug	n	643	The Microsoft Family Safety M365 product allows a family group to connect throug
	>	h the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. Ple		>	h the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, XBOX, or mobile devices. Ple
	>	ase carefully review the information at Microsoft Family Safety if choosing to c		>	ase carefully review the information at Microsoft Family Safety if choosing to c
	>	reate or join a family group.		>	reate or join a family group.
	646			644
n	647	Microsoft Family Safety can help parents and guardians through tools such as dig	n	645	Microsoft Family Safety can help parents and guardians through tools such as dig
	>	ital content filtering, screen time limits, spending for Microsoft and Xbox stor		>	ital content filtering, screen time limits, spending for Microsoft and XBOX stor
	>	es, setting age limits for apps and games, and location sharing. To learn about		>	es, setting age limits for apps and games, and location sharing. To learn about
	>	how Microsoft collects and uses children’s data, see the Collection of data from		>	how Microsoft collects and uses children’s data, see the Collection of data from
	>	children section of the Privacy Statement. If you are using Microsoft Family Sa		>	children section of the Privacy Statement. If you are using Microsoft Family Sa
	>	fety in Windows, see the Windows security and safety features section of the Pri		>	fety in Windows, see the Windows security and safety features section of the Pri
	>	vacy Statement for more information.		>	vacy Statement for more information.
	648			646
	649	To enable Family Safety controls on a child account, the child account must be p		647	To enable Family Safety controls on a child account, the child account must be p
	>	art of a family group. Accounts that require parental consent to be created are		>	art of a family group. Accounts that require parental consent to be created are
	>	automatically included as part of the family group of the individual who consent		>	automatically included as part of the family group of the individual who consent
	>	ed to the child account’s creation. For accounts that do not require parental co		>	ed to the child account’s creation. For accounts that do not require parental co
	>	nsent to be created, the parent or guardian must add the account to their family		>	nsent to be created, the parent or guardian must add the account to their family
	>	group in order to use Family Safety controls.		>	group in order to use Family Safety controls.
	650			648
	950	In addition to information about your device and how you use it, including Windo		948	In addition to information about your device and how you use it, including Windo
	>	ws diagnostic data, we may use or combine the following data from other Microsof		>	ws diagnostic data, we may use or combine the following data from other Microsof
	>	t products and your account with Windows diagnostic data to personalize offers:		>	t products and your account with Windows diagnostic data to personalize offers:
	951			949
	952	- Web activity, if you give Microsoft Edge permission to collect your web activi		950	- Web activity, if you give Microsoft Edge permission to collect your web activi
	>	ty for personalized search, ads, and news.		>	ty for personalized search, ads, and news.
n	953	- Info about your use of other Microsoft products and services, including Micros	n	951	- Info about your use of other Microsoft products and services, including Micros
	>	oft Bing, Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Microsoft websites, such as MSN.com.		>	oft Bing, Microsoft 365, XBOX, and Microsoft websites, such as MSN.com.
	954	- Subscription and purchase history.		952	- Subscription and purchase history.
	955	- Data from third-party websites which may be shared with Microsoft.		953	- Data from third-party websites which may be shared with Microsoft.
	956			954
	1272			1270
	1273	### Entertainment and related services		1271	### Entertainment and related services
	1274			1272
n	1275	Entertainment and related services like Xbox, Microsoft Store, and MSN power ric	n	1273	Entertainment and related services like XBOX, Microsoft Store, and MSN power ric
	>	h experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and ga		>	h experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and ga
	>	mes. We collect and use your information depending on how you use these services		>	mes. We collect and use your information depending on how you use these services
	>	to fuel your experience – for example, we collect your unique identifiers, info		>	to fuel your experience – for example, we collect your unique identifiers, info
	>	rmation about how you interact with in these services, who you chat with, what c		>	rmation about how you interact with in these services, who you chat with, what c
	>	ontent you upload, and products you search for and buy. See below for more deta		>	ontent you upload, and products you search for and buy. See below for more deta
	>	ils about these services, their features, and how they use data.		>	ils about these services, their features, and how they use data.
	1276			1274
n	1277	Entertainment and related services like Xbox, Microsoft Store, and MSN power ric	n	1275	Entertainment and related services like XBOX, Microsoft Store, and MSN power ric
	>	h experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and ga		>	h experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and ga
	>	mes. We collect and use your information depending on how you use these services		>	mes. We collect and use your information depending on how you use these services
	>	to fuel your experience – for example, we collect your unique identifiers, info		>	to fuel your experience – for example, we collect your unique identifiers, info
	>	rmation about how you interact with in these services, who you chat with, what c		>	rmation about how you interact with in these services, who you chat with, what c
	>	ontent you upload, and products you search for and buy. See below for more deta		>	ontent you upload, and products you search for and buy. See below for more deta
	>	ils about these services, their features, and how they use data.		>	ils about these services, their features, and how they use data.
	1278			1276
n	1279	#### Xbox	n	1277	#### XBOX
	1280			1278
n	1281	The Xbox network is the online gaming and entertainment service from Microsoft t	n	1279	The XBOX network is the online gaming and entertainment service from Microsoft t
	>	hat consists of software and enables online experiences across different platfor		>	hat consists of software and enables online experiences across different platfor
	>	ms. This service lets you find and play games, view content, and connect with fr		>	ms. This service lets you find and play games, view content, and connect with fr
	>	iends on Xbox and other gaming and social networks.		>	iends on XBOX and other gaming and social networks.
	1282			1280
n	1283	When you sign up for an Xbox profile, we assign you a gamertag (a public nicknam	n	1281	When you sign up for an XBOX profile, we assign you a gamertag (a public nicknam
	>	e) and a unique identifier. When you sign in on Xbox devices, apps, and services		>	e) and a unique identifier. When you sign in on XBOX devices, apps, and services
	>	, the data we collect about your use is stored using your identifiers. Depending		>	, the data we collect about your use is stored using your identifiers. Depending
	>	on your jurisdiction, you may need to verify your age or identity to access som		>	on your jurisdiction, you may need to verify your age or identity to access som
	>	e services or features. If we ask you to verify your age or identity, please ref		>	e services or features. If we ask you to verify your age or identity, please ref
	>	er to the accompanying notice for details about what data is collected and how i		>	er to the accompanying notice for details about what data is collected and how i
	>	t is used, and for information about our third-party verification provider. In		>	t is used, and for information about our third-party verification provider. In
	>	some cases, we reference the length of your account as well as age signals we re		>	some cases, we reference the length of your account as well as age signals we re
	>	ceive from operating systems or app stores to better understand your age. If we		>	ceive from operating systems or app stores to better understand your age. If we
	>	are unable to verify your age or identity it may cause us to change your setting		>	are unable to verify your age or identity it may cause us to change your setting
	>	s or access to certain features.		>	s or access to certain features.
	1284			1282
n	1285	Children under 13 years old or as otherwise specified in your jurisdiction need	n	1283	Children under 13 years old or as otherwise specified in your jurisdiction need
	>	parental or guardian consent to create an Xbox profile and use the Xbox network.		>	parental or guardian consent to create an XBOX profile and use the XBOX network.
	>	When setting up an Xbox profile for your child, you’ll sign in with your own Mi		>	When setting up an XBOX profile for your child, you’ll sign in with your own Mi
	>	crosoft account to confirm you’re an adult organizer in your family group.		>	crosoft account to confirm you’re an adult organizer in your family group.
	1286			1284
n	1287	Xbox consoles are devices you can use to find and play games, movies, music, and	n	1285	XBOX consoles are devices you can use to find and play games, movies, music, and
	>	other digital entertainment. When you sign in to Xbox experiences—in apps or on		>	other digital entertainment. When you sign in to XBOX experiences—in apps or on
	>	a console—we also assign a unique identifier to your device. When your Xbox con		>	a console—we also assign a unique identifier to your device. When your XBOX con
	>	sole is connected to the internet, for instance, and you sign in to the console,		>	sole is connected to the internet, for instance, and you sign in to the console,
	>	we identify which console and which version of the console’s operating system y		>	we identify which console and which version of the console’s operating system y
	>	ou’re using.		>	ou’re using.
	1288			1286
n	1289	Data we collect about your use of Xbox services, games, apps, and consoles i	n	1287	Data we collect about your use of XBOX services, games, apps, and consoles i
	>	ncludes:		>	ncludes:
	1290			1288
n	1291	- When you sign in and sign out of Xbox, any purchases you make, and content you	n	1289	- When you sign in and sign out of XBOX, any purchases you make, and content you
	>	obtain.		>	obtain.
	1292	- Which games you play and apps you use, your game progress, achievements, play		1290	- Which games you play and apps you use, your game progress, achievements, play
	>	time per game, and other play statistics.		>	time per game, and other play statistics.
n	1293	- Performance data about Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass and other Xbox apps, the	n	1291	- Performance data about XBOX consoles, XBOX Game Pass and other XBOX apps, the
	>	Xbox network, connected accessories, and your network connection, including any		>	XBOX network, connected accessories, and your network connection, including any
	>	software or hardware errors.		>	software or hardware errors.
	1294	- Content you add, upload, or share through the Xbox network, including text, pi		1292	- Content you add, upload, or share through the XBOX network, including text, pi
	>	ctures, and video you capture in games and apps.		>	ctures, and video you capture in games and apps.
	1295	- Social activity, including chat data and interactions with other gamers, and c		1293	- Social activity, including chat data and interactions with other gamers, and c
	>	onnections you make (friends you add and people who follow you) on the Xbox netw		>	onnections you make (friends you add and people who follow you) on the XBOX netw
	>	ork.		>	ork.
	1296			1294
n	1297	If you sign in to use Xbox on another device capable of accessing the Xbox netwo	n	1295	If you sign in to use XBOX on another device capable of accessing the XBOX netwo
	>	rk, and that device includes a storage device (hard drive or memory unit), usage		>	rk, and that device includes a storage device (hard drive or memory unit), usage
	>	data will be stored on the storage device and sent to Microsoft the next time y		>	data will be stored on the storage device and sent to Microsoft the next time y
	>	ou sign in to Xbox, even if you’ve been playing offline.		>	ou sign in to XBOX, even if you’ve been playing offline.
	1298			1296
n	1299	Data we collect enables us to provide you with our services and with curated exp	n	1297	Data we collect enables us to provide you with our services and with curated exp
	>	eriences. This includes connecting you to games, content, and services, as well		>	eriences. This includes connecting you to games, content, and services, as well
	>	as presenting you with offers, discounts, and recommendations. To change your se		>	as presenting you with offers, discounts, and recommendations. To change your se
	>	ttings for these recommendations, visit the Xbox online safety and privacy setti		>	ttings for these recommendations, visit the XBOX online safety and privacy setti
	>	ngs page.		>	ngs page.
	1300			1298
n	1301	We collect limited information about children, including their name, birthdate,	n	1299	We collect limited information about children, including their name, birthdate,
	>	email address, and region. When you create your child’s Xbox profile, you conse		>	email address, and region. When you create your child’s XBOX profile, you consen
	>	nt to Microsoft collecting, using, and sharing their information, including thei		>	t to Microsoft collecting, using, and sharing their information, including their
	>	r personal data, based on their Xbox network privacy and communication settings.		>	personal data, based on their XBOX network privacy and communication settings.
	>	Your child’s privacy settings start at the most restrictive level by default		>	Your child’s privacy settings start at the most restrictive level by default.
	1302			1300
n	1303	Camera and Microphone . While using Xbox, you can use the device’s capabilit	n	1301	Camera and Microphone . While using XBOX, you can use the device’s capabilit
	>	ies such as the microphone, camera, and screen recording to improve your gaming		>	ies such as the microphone, camera, and screen recording to improve your gaming
	>	experience.		>	experience.
	1304			1302
n	1305	Xbox diagnostic data . Diagnostic data has two categories: required and opti	n	1303	XBOX diagnostic data . Diagnostic data has two categories: required and opti
	>	onal. If your child uses an Xbox console, only the minimum required diagnostic d		>	onal. Required diagnostic data for XBOX includes information about your device,
	>	ata is sent to Microsoft to help keep Xbox safe, secure, and performing as expec		>	service performance, how you use our products, apps and services, game activity,
	>	ted. Optional diagnostic data collection is turned off for child accounts. Pleas		>	and your settings and capabilities.
	>	e see the Diagnostic data section for more information.
				1304
				1305	If your child uses an XBOX console, only the minimum required diagnostic data is
				>	sent to Microsoft to help keep XBOX safe, secure, and performing as expected. O
				>	ptional diagnostic data collection is turned off for child accounts. Please see
				>	the Diagnostic data section for more information.
	1306			1306
	1307	Learn more at Manage settings for optional data sharing .		1307	Learn more at Manage settings for optional data sharing .
	1308			1308
	1309	Game captures . Any player in a multiplayer game session can record video (g		1309	Game captures . Any player in a multiplayer game session can record video (g
	>	ame clips) and capture screenshots of their view of the game play. Other players		>	ame clips) and capture screenshots of their view of the game play. Other players
	>	’ game clips and screenshots can capture your in-game character and gamertag dur		>	’ game clips and screenshots can capture your in-game character and gamertag dur
	>	ing that session. If a player captures game clips, they might also capture audio		>	ing that session. If a player captures game clips, they might also capture audio
	>	chat, depending on their settings.		>	chat, depending on their settings.
	1310			1310
n	1311	Captioning . During Xbox real-time (“party”) chat, players may activate a vo	n	1311	Captioning . During XBOX real-time (“party”) chat, players may activate a vo
	>	ice-to-text feature that lets them view that chat as text. If a player activates		>	ice-to-text feature that lets them view that chat as text. If a player activates
	>	this feature, all voice communication in the party is captioned for the player.		>	this feature, all voice communication in the party is captioned for the player.
	>	Microsoft uses the resulting text data to provide captioning of chat for player		>	Microsoft uses the resulting text data to provide captioning of chat for player
	>	s who need it. This data may also be used to provide a safe gaming environment a		>	s who need it. This data may also be used to provide a safe gaming environment a
	>	nd enforce the Community Standards for Xbox as well as the other purposes descri		>	nd enforce the Community Standards for XBOX as well as the other purposes descri
	>	bed in this statement.		>	bed in this statement.
	1312			1312
n	1313	Xbox data viewable by others . Your gamertag, game and play statistics, achi	n	1313	XBOX data viewable by others . Your gamertag, game and play statistics, achi
	>	evements, presence (whether you are currently signed in to Xbox), content you sh		>	evements, presence (whether you are currently signed in to XBOX), content you sh
	>	are, and other data about your activity on Xbox can be seen by:		>	are, and other data about your activity on XBOX can be seen by:
	1314			1314
n	1315	- Other players signed in to Xbox.	n	1315	- Other players signed in to XBOX.
	1316	- Customers of third-party services you’ve linked your profile to.		1316	- Customers of third-party services you’ve linked your profile to.
n	1317	- Other services associated with Xbox (including those of partner companies).	n	1317	- Other services associated with XBOX (including those of partner companies).
	1318			1318
n	1319	Your gamertag and scores that show on game leaderboards are considered public an	n	1319	Your gamertag and scores that show on game leaderboards are considered public an
	>	d cannot be hidden. For other data, you can adjust your privacy settings on cons		>	d cannot be hidden. For other data, you can adjust your privacy settings on cons
	>	oles and at Xbox.com to limit or block what is shared with the public or with fr		>	oles and at XBOX.com to limit or block what is shared with the public or with fr
	>	iends.		>	iends.
	1320			1320
n	1321	On the Xbox network, your child’s online presence (defaulted to “friends”), game	n	1321	On the XBOX network, your child’s online presence (defaulted to “friends”), game
	>	rtag, gameplay statistics, and achievements are visible to other players. Depend		>	rtag, gameplay statistics, and achievements are visible to other players. Depend
	>	ing on your child’s safety settings, they might share information when playing o		>	ing on your child’s safety settings, they might share information when playing o
	>	r communicating with others on the Xbox network. You can manage these settings t		>	r communicating with others on the XBOX network. You can manage these settings t
	>	o control what is shared.		>	o control what is shared.
	1322			1322
n	1323	Learn more at Xbox online safety and privacy settings .	n	1323	Learn more at XBOX online safety and privacy settings .
	1324			1324
n	1325	Xbox data shared with game and apps publishers and developers . When you use	n	1325	XBOX data shared with game and apps publishers and developers . When you use
	>	an Xbox online game or any network-connected app on your Xbox console, PC, or m		>	an XBOX online game or any network-connected app on your XBOX console, PC, or m
	>	obile device, the publisher of that game or app has access to data to help the p		>	obile device, the publisher of that game or app has access to data to help the p
	>	ublisher deliver, support, and improve its product. This data includes: your Xbo		>	ublisher deliver, support, and improve its product. This data includes: your XBO
	>	x user identifier; gamertag; limited account info such as country and age range;		>	X user identifier; gamertag; limited account info such as country and age range;
	>	data about your in-game communications; any Xbox enforcement activity; game-pla		>	data about your in-game communications; any XBOX enforcement activity; game-pla
	>	y sessions (for example, moves made in-game, types of vehicles used in-game); yo		>	y sessions (for example, moves made in-game, types of vehicles used in-game); yo
	>	ur presence on the Xbox network; the time you spend playing the game or app; ran		>	ur presence on the XBOX network; the time you spend playing the game or app; ran
	>	kings, statistics, gamer profiles, avatars, or gamerpics; friends lists; activit		>	kings, statistics, gamer profiles, avatars, or gamerpics; friends lists; activit
	>	y feeds for official clubs you belong to; official club memberships; and any con		>	y feeds for official clubs you belong to; official club memberships; and any con
	>	tent you create or submit in the game or app. To stop sharing game or app data w		>	tent you create or submit in the game or app. To stop sharing game or app data w
	>	ith a publisher, remove its games or app from all devices where you have install		>	ith a publisher, remove its games or app from all devices where you have install
	>	ed them. Some publisher access to your data may be revoked at https://microsoft.		>	ed them. Some publisher access to your data may be revoked at https://microsoft.
	>	com/consent		>	com/consent .
	1326			1326
	1327	Third-party publishers and developers of games and apps have their own distinct		1327	Third-party publishers and developers of games and apps have their own distinct
	>	and independent relationship with users and their collection and usage of person		>	and independent relationship with users and their collection and usage of person
	>	al data is subject to their specific privacy policies. You should carefully revi		>	al data is subject to their specific privacy policies. You should carefully revi
	>	ew their policies to determine how they use your data. You may find their polici		>	ew their policies to determine how they use your data. You may find their polici
	>	es linked from game or app detail pages in the Microsoft Store.		>	es linked from game or app detail pages in the Microsoft Store.
	1328			1328
	1329	Learn more at Data Sharing with Games and Apps .		1329	Learn more at Data Sharing with Games and Apps .
	1330			1330
n	1331	AI-enhanced features . Xbox offers optional AI-enhanced features, including	n	1331	AI-enhanced features . XBOX offers optional AI-enhanced features, including
	>	our Support Virtual Agents and Game assist. To provide a response, these AI-enha		>	our Support Virtual Agents and Game assist. To provide a response, these AI-enha
	>	nced features use your voice or text-based prompt, publicly-available support ar		>	nced features use your voice or text-based prompt, publicly-available support ar
	>	ticles, and other relevant data described in the “Personal data we collect” sect		>	ticles, and other relevant data described in the “ Personal data we collect ” se
	>	ion or within the feature. Additional privacy settings are available within cert		>	ction or within the feature. Additional privacy settings are available within ce
	>	ain Xbox AI-enhanced features, including Game assist. You can view, export, or d		>	rtain XBOX AI-enhanced features, including Game assist. You can view, export, or
	>	elete your chats with Game assist in the Copilot section on the Microsoft privac		>	delete your chats with Game assist in the Copilot section on the Microsoft priv
	>	y dashboard .		>	acy dashboard .
	1332			1332
n	1333	Family settings . You can use the Xbox Family Settings app to manage your ch	n	1333	Family settings . You can use the XBOX Family Settings app to manage your ch
	>	ild’s experience on the Xbox Network such as spending for the Microsoft and Xbox		>	ild’s experience on the XBOX Network such as spending for the Microsoft and XBOX
	>	stores, viewing your child’s Xbox activity, and setting age ratings and screen		>	stores, viewing your child’s XBOX activity, and setting age ratings and screen
	>	time limits. Xbox-specific Family Safety settings will apply on Xbox console or		>	time limits. XBOX-specific Family Safety settings will apply on XBOX console or
	>	via Xbox on PC or mobile device but may not be applied on other platforms.		>	via XBOX on PC or mobile device but may not be applied on other platforms.
	1334			1334
n	1335	Learn more about managing Xbox profiles at Xbox online safety and privacy settin	n	1335	Learn more about managing XBOX profiles at XBOX online safety and privacy settin
	>	gs .		>	gs .
	1336			1336
n	1337	For more information about Microsoft’s collection of data from children, includi	n	1337	For more information about Microsoft’s collection of data from children, includi
	>	ng Xbox, please see the Collection of data from children section of this privacy		>	ng XBOX, please see the Collection of data from children section of this privacy
	>	statement.		>	statement.
	1338			1338
n	1339	Safety . In order to help make the Xbox network a safe gaming environment an	n	1339	Safety . In order to help make the XBOX network a safe gaming environment an
	>	d enforce the Community Standards for Xbox, we may collect and review voice, tex		>	d enforce the Community Standards for XBOX, we may collect and review voice, tex
	>	t, images, videos and in-game content (such as game clips you upload, conversati		>	t, images, videos and in-game content (such as game clips you upload, conversati
	>	ons you have, and things you post in clubs and games).		>	ons you have, and things you post in clubs and games).
	1340			1340
n	1341	Anti-cheat and fraud prevention . Providing a fair gameplay environment is i	n	1341	Anti-cheat and fraud prevention . Providing a fair gameplay environment is i
	>	mportant to us. We prohibit cheating, hacking, account stealing, and any other u		>	mportant to us. We prohibit cheating, hacking, account stealing, and any other u
	>	nauthorized or fraudulent activity when you use an Xbox online game or any netwo		>	nauthorized or fraudulent activity when you use an XBOX online game or any netwo
	>	rk-connected app on your Xbox console, PC, or mobile device. In order to detect		>	rk-connected app on your XBOX console, PC, or mobile device. In order to detect
	>	and prevent fraud and cheating, we may use anti-cheat and fraud prevention tools		>	and prevent fraud and cheating, we may use anti-cheat and fraud prevention tools
	>	, applications, and other technologies. Such technologies may create digital sig		>	, applications, and other technologies. Such technologies may create digital sig
	>	natures (known as “hashes”) using certain information collected from your Xbox c		>	natures (known as “hashes”) using certain information collected from your XBOX c
	>	onsole, PC, or mobile device, and how you use that device. This can include info		>	onsole, PC, or mobile device, and how you use that device. This can include info
	>	rmation about the browser, device, activities, game identifiers, and operating s		>	rmation about the browser, device, activities, game identifiers, and operating s
	>	ystem.		>	ystem.
	1342			1342
	1343	Legacy .		1343	Legacy .
	1344			1344
n	1345	- Xbox 360. This Xbox console collects limited required diagnostic data to k	n	1345	- XBOX 360. This XBOX console collects limited required diagnostic data to k
	>	eep your console functioning as expected while using a console connected to the		>	eep your console functioning as expected while using a console connected to the
	>	Xbox network.		>	XBOX network.
	1346	- Kinect. The Kinect sensor is a combination of camera, microphone, and infr		1346	- Kinect. The Kinect sensor is a combination of camera, microphone, and infr
	>	ared sensor that can enable motions and voice to be used to control gameplay for		>	ared sensor that can enable motions and voice to be used to control gameplay for
	>	titles that support it. Learn more about Kinect at Xbox Kinect and Privacy.		>	titles that support it. Learn more about Kinect at XBOX Kinect and Privacy.
	1347			1347
	1348	Back to top		1348	Back to top
	1349			1349
	1350	#### Microsoft Store		1350	#### Microsoft Store
	1351			1351
n	1352	Microsoft Store is an online service, accessible via digital storefronts on the	n	1352	Microsoft Store is an online service, accessible via digital storefronts on the
	>	web, PC, Xbox consoles, and the Xbox App, that enables you to browse, download,		>	web, PC, XBOX consoles, and the XBOX App, that enables you to browse, download,
	>	purchase, rate, and review apps, games, subscriptions, in-app extras and add-on		>	purchase, rate, and review apps, games, subscriptions, in-app extras and add-ons
	>	s, and other digital content for devices such as PCs, tablets, Xbox consoles, mo		>	, and other digital content for devices such as PCs, tablets, XBOX consoles, mob
	>	bile devices, and others.		>	ile devices, and others.
	1353			1353
n	1354	We collect information about your interactions with Microsoft Store, including:	n	1354	We collect information about your interactions with Microsoft Store, including:
	>	the products you browse, search for, view, add to wish lists or shopping carts,		>	the products you browse, search for, view, add to wish lists or shopping carts,
	>	acquire, subscribe to, purchase, install, update, use, delete, uninstall, or for		>	acquire, subscribe to, purchase, install, update, use, delete, uninstall, or for
	>	which you request customer support; your product-viewing settings and preferen		>	which you request customer support; your product-viewing settings and preferenc
	>	ces; and any ratings, reviews, or problem reports you submit. Your Microsoft acc		>	es; and any ratings, reviews, or problem reports you submit. Your Microsoft acco
	>	ount is linked to your ratings and reviews, and the name and/or picture associat		>	unt is linked to your ratings and reviews, and the name and/or picture associate
	>	ed with your Microsoft account may be shown with any review you post. Microsoft		>	d with your Microsoft account may be shown with any review you post. Microsoft S
	>	Store also uses your device’s region settings to present relevant content and m		>	tore also uses your device’s region settings to present relevant content and mer
	>	erchandising, and your device identifier to manage product rights tied to your d		>	chandising, and your device identifier to manage product rights tied to your dev
	>	evice. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to verify your age to allow		>	ice. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to verify your age to allow yo
	>	you to view or acquire certain age-restricted content on Microsoft Store. If we		>	u to view or acquire certain age-restricted content on Microsoft Store. If we as
	>	ask you to verify your age, please refer to the accompanying notice for details		>	k you to verify your age, please refer to the accompanying notice for details ab
	>	about what data is collected and how it is used, and for information about our t		>	out what data is collected and how it is used, and for information about our thi
	>	hird-party verification provider.		>	rd-party verification provider.
	1355			1355
n	1356	Permission for Microsoft Store apps . Many apps you install from Microsoft S	n	1356	Permission for Microsoft Store apps . Many apps you install from Microsoft S
	>	tore use specific hardware and software features of your device, which can requ		>	tore use specific hardware and software features of your device, which can requi
	>	ire access to your data. For example, a photo editing app might access your dev		>	re access to your data. For example, a photo editing app might access your devic
	>	ice's camera to let you take or access photos or videos stored on your device, a		>	e's camera to let you take or access photos or videos stored on your device, and
	>	nd a restaurant guide might use your location to provide nearby recommendations.		>	a restaurant guide might use your location to provide nearby recommendations. I
	>	Information about the features that an app uses is provided in its product desc		>	nformation about the features that an app uses is provided in its product descri
	>	ription page in Microsoft Store.		>	ption page in Microsoft Store.
	1357			1357
	1358	Many of the features used by apps installed from Microsoft Store can be turned o		1358	Many of the features used by apps installed from Microsoft Store can be turned o
	>	n or off through your device’s privacy settings. On Windows, in many cases, you		>	n or off through your device’s privacy settings. On Windows, in many cases, you
	>	can choose which apps can use a particular feature. Go to **Start > Settings > P		>	can choose which apps can use a particular feature. Go to **Start > Settings > P
	>	rivacy or Privacy & Security** , select the feature, and then adjust your app pe		>	rivacy or Privacy & Security** , select the feature, and then adjust your app pe
	>	rmissions.		>	rmissions.
	1359			1359
t	1360	App updates . For security and safety purposes, Microsoft Store will automat	t	1360	App updates . For security and safety purposes, Microsoft Store will automat
	>	ically check for, download, and install app updates to ensure you have the late		>	ically check for, download, and install app updates to ensure you have the lates
	>	st versions. You can pause this feature in your Microsoft Store settings. Micros		>	t versions. You can pause this feature in your Microsoft Store settings. Microso
	>	oft Store only updates apps that were installed from Microsoft Store, and not ap		>	ft Store only updates apps that were installed from Microsoft Store, and not app
	>	ps installed from other sources. If an updated app seeks new access to certain f		>	s installed from other sources. If an updated app seeks new access to certain fe
	>	eatures—such as your location—you will be prompted for consent. You can review t		>	atures—such as your location—you will be prompted for consent. You can review th
	>	he hardware and software features an app uses by viewing its product description		>	e hardware and software features an app uses by viewing its product description
	>	page in Microsoft Store.		>	page in Microsoft Store.
	1361			1361
	1362	Any personal data that an app collects and uses is subject to the app developer'		1362	Any personal data that an app collects and uses is subject to the app developer'
	>	s privacy policy, which the app developer must provide via a link on the app's p		>	s privacy policy, which the app developer must provide via a link on the app's p
	>	roduct description page in Microsoft Store.		>	roduct description page in Microsoft Store.
	1363			1363

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