Introduction
This privacy policy outlines how Microsoft collects, uses, and shares information related to your use of the Azure Event Hubs documentation website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data handling practices.
Information We Collect
As a documentation website, our primary goal is to provide information and resources. We collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: This includes information about how you interact with the website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and browser information. This data is anonymized and aggregated to help us improve the website's content and usability.
- Technical Information: Like most websites, our servers automatically log certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs. This is standard practice for website operation and security.
- Feedback and Inquiries: If you choose to provide feedback or contact us through any provided forms or contact methods, we will collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
We do not collect sensitive personal information, financial details, or personally identifiable information (PII) unless it is explicitly provided by you for a specific purpose, such as submitting a support request.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To Improve Documentation: Usage data helps us understand which topics are most popular, where users might be encountering difficulties, and how to organize content more effectively.
- To Enhance User Experience: We use technical information to ensure the website functions correctly, is accessible, and loads efficiently across different devices and browsers.
- To Respond to Inquiries: If you contact us, we use your information solely to address your questions or feedback.
- For Security and Maintenance: To protect our website and services from abuse and to perform routine maintenance.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Microsoft is a global company, and your information may be processed on servers located in various countries. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
- Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our website and provide services, such as analytics and hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a public authority (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your experience. These technologies help us understand user behavior and preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information you have provided to us. You can also opt-out of certain data collection practices as described above.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the official Azure support channels or by using the feedback mechanisms available on the Microsoft Azure website.