MSDN Privacy Statement

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

This privacy statement describes how Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, "Microsoft," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and share your personal information when you use the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) services, including the MSDN website, associated portals, and developer tools (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We collect certain information to provide and improve the Services, and to personalize your experience. This may include:

• Information You Provide Directly: When you register for an MSDN account, subscribe to services, or interact with us, you may provide information such as your name, email address, company, job title, and contact preferences.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Services, including pages visited, features accessed, time spent on the Services, and your interactions with content and other users. This may include IP addresses, browser type, and device identifiers.
• Technical Information: Information related to the software and hardware you use to access the Services, such as operating system versions, device configurations, and performance data.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities, preferences, and to manage your session.
• Information from Other Sources: In some cases, we may combine information you provide with data from other Microsoft services or third parties, if permitted by law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Services: To deliver the features and functionality of MSDN, manage your account, and ensure the Services are operational.
• To Improve and Develop the Services: To analyze usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features and content that meet the needs of developers.
• To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor content, recommendations, and offers based on your interests and usage history.
• To Communicate With You: To send you important service announcements, updates, and potentially promotional information about relevant Microsoft products and services, in accordance with your preferences.
• For Security and Compliance: To protect the security and integrity of our Services, and to comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We will share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
• For Processing and Support: We may share information with vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as data hosting, customer support, and analytics. These parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purpose of providing services to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a governmental or regulatory authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the business.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have choices regarding the collection and use of your information:

• Account Settings: You can review and update your personal information and preferences through your MSDN account settings.
• Communication Preferences: You can manage your subscriptions to marketing communications.
• Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. 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 statement on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically for any updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or our privacy practices, please contact us through our support portal.