Microsoft Privacy Statement

Introduction

At Microsoft, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates collect, use, and share your personal information when you use Microsoft products and services. We encourage you to read this statement carefully.

This statement applies to Microsoft websites, applications, services, and products that display or link to this statement (collectively, "Services").

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

Account information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, billing address) when you create a Microsoft account.
Payment information for purchases.
Support information when you contact us for help.
Feedback and survey responses.

Information We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Services, including:

Device information (e.g., hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers).
Usage data (e.g., features used, interactions, time spent, errors encountered).
Location data (e.g., IP address, GPS, Wi-Fi, cellular tower information).
Cookies and similar technologies to store preferences and track usage.

Information from Third Parties

We may also obtain information from third parties, such as social media platforms or partners, where you have given them permission to share data with us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and improve our Services.
To personalize your experience.
To communicate with you about our Services, updates, and offers.
To process transactions and fulfill orders.
To ensure security and prevent fraud.
To comply with legal obligations.
For research and development.

Sharing Your Information

Microsoft does not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With your consent.
With Microsoft affiliates and subsidiaries.
With third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our Services.
To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests.
In connection with a merger, sale of assets, or other significant business transaction.

Your Choices and Rights

You have choices regarding the personal information we collect and how we use it. You can:

Access, review, and update your Microsoft account information.
Manage your privacy settings and preferences.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

For more detailed information on managing your privacy, please visit the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard.

Security of Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on our website and updating the "last updated" date at the bottom of this statement.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Microsoft Privacy

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA 98052-6399

Or visit our contact page.