.NET Framework Privacy Statement
This privacy statement explains how Microsoft collects, processes, and shares data related to your use of the .NET Framework. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use the .NET Framework, certain diagnostic and usage data may be collected to help us improve the product. This may include:
- Product Performance Data: Information about how the .NET Framework is performing, including crashes, errors, and resource utilization. This helps us identify and fix bugs.
- Usage Statistics: Aggregated, anonymized data about which features are used, how often, and in what context. This informs our product development roadmap.
- Diagnostic Logs: When errors occur, detailed logs might be generated, which can contain information about the state of the system at the time of the error.
2. How We Use Your Information
The data collected is used for the following purposes:
- To improve the stability, reliability, and performance of the .NET Framework.
- To develop new features and functionalities based on usage patterns.
- To troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by users.
- To ensure the security of our platform and users.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Microsoft does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Microsoft when we have your consent to do so.
- For External Processing: We may provide information to trusted businesses or persons to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
- For Legal Reasons: We will share personal information if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
4. Data Retention and Security
We retain diagnostic and usage data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy statement. We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Your Choices and Control
Depending on the version of Windows and your specific configuration, you may have options to control the diagnostic data collected by the .NET Framework. Consult your operating system's privacy settings for more details.
6. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. We will post any privacy policy changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or the handling of your data, please contact us:
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
You can also reach out through our Support Portal.