Microsoft Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

At Microsoft, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We believe in transparency and giving you control over your data.

This privacy statement is designed to help you understand:

• What personal data Microsoft collects.
• Why Microsoft collects data and its legal bases for processing.
• How Microsoft uses and shares your personal data.
• Your choices and controls regarding your personal data.
• How to contact Microsoft.

2. Data We Collect

Microsoft collects data to operate effectively and provide you with the best experiences with our services. You provide some of this data directly, such as when you create a Microsoft account, submit a query to us, or purchase our products.

Types of Data Collected:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, billing information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including the features you use, the content you view, and the searches you perform.
• Device Data: Information about your device, including hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Data: Precise or approximate location data, which can be determined through GPS, IP address, and other sensors available to your device.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to store your preferences and other information on your computer to save you time.
• Communications: If you communicate with us, we may collect the content of your communications.

3. Why We Collect Data

We collect data for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Services: To deliver the services you request, personalize your experience, and make our products more useful.
• To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and send you information about our products and services.
• To Protect Our Services and Customers: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security risks.
• For Research and Development: To develop new services and improve existing ones.
• For Marketing and Advertising: To provide you with relevant advertising and promotional offers.

4. Sharing Your Data

Microsoft does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you agree to the sharing.
• With Microsoft Affiliates: To process personal information on our behalf.
• For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• In Business Transfers: If Microsoft is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Your Choices and Controls

You have choices regarding the data Microsoft collects and how it is used. You can manage your privacy settings through your Microsoft account dashboard.

• Access and Control Your Data: Visit the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard to view, manage, and delete your data.
• Communication Preferences: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails and other communications.
• Cookies: You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

6. Security

Microsoft uses a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

7. Children's Privacy

Microsoft services are generally not intended for use by children under the age of 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without such consent.

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will post any privacy statement changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.