Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure Privacy Statement

This privacy statement describes the information Microsoft collects and processes about you when you use Microsoft Azure services. Our commitment to privacy is fundamental to our mission and business.

Introduction

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services, including computing, analytics, storage, and networking. As a user of Azure, understanding how your data is handled is crucial. This statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data.

Information We Collect

When you use Azure services, we may collect various types of information, including:

• Account and Profile Information: Name, email address, contact details, payment information, and organizational affiliation.
• Service Usage Data: Information about how you use Azure services, including the resources you deploy, your configurations, and operational logs. This data is essential for providing, maintaining, and improving the services.
• Diagnostic and Performance Data: Data related to the performance and health of Azure services and your deployed applications. This may include error logs, crash reports, and system metrics.
• Content Data: Any data you store or process within Azure services, such as databases, files, virtual machine images, and application code. Microsoft treats your content data with the utmost confidentiality and does not use it for advertising or marketing purposes.
• Support and Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting Microsoft support, including technical details, feedback, and communication logs.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Providing and Managing Services: To deliver, maintain, and operate the Azure services you subscribe to.
• Improving Services: To analyze service usage, identify issues, and develop new features and capabilities.
• Security and Compliance: To protect the security and integrity of our services and your data, and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide technical assistance, and resolve any issues you may encounter.
• Billing and Account Management: To process payments, manage your account, and communicate important service-related information.

Data Security and Confidentiality

Microsoft is committed to protecting your data. We employ a comprehensive set of security measures, including physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information.

Your content data is treated as confidential. Microsoft does not access or use your content data except when necessary to provide the services, prevent or address technical problems, or as required by law. We do not mine your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

Data Location and Transfer

Azure services are delivered through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. Your data may be stored and processed in data centers located in various regions. Microsoft complies with applicable laws regarding the international transfer of data and ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place.

Your Choices and Control

You have control over your data and how it is used. You can manage your account settings, configure service settings, and access or delete your data through the Azure portal and other provided tools. For specific details on data management, please refer to the Azure documentation on data lifecycle management.

Third-Party Services

Azure services may integrate with or offer access to third-party services. This privacy statement does not apply to third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to use.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes and encourage you to review this statement periodically.