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You agree that you will not attempt to modify any Digital Goods obtained through any of the Services for any reason whatsoever, including for the purpose of disguising or changing ownership or source of the Digital Goods. Microsoft or the owners of the Digital Goods may, from time to time, remove Digital Goods from the Services without notice. \r","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20j.%20Digital%20Goods.,Services%20without%20notice.%20","char_start":70060,"char_end":71242}},{"surface":"output_ownership","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" vi. Ownership of Content. 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Other uses, including downloading, copying, or redistributing these materials, or using these materials or products to build your own products, are permitted only to the extent specifically authorized by Microsoft or rights holders, or allowed by applicable copyright law. Microsoft or other rights holders reserve all rights to the material not expressly granted by Microsoft under the license terms, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20f.%20Bing%20and,implication%2C%20estoppel%2C%20or%20otherwise.","char_start":63745,"char_end":64456}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ii. Bing Maps. You may not use Bird’s eye imagery of the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia or Japan for governmental use without our separate written approval.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ii.%20Bing%20Maps.,our%20separate%20written%20approval.","char_start":64457,"char_end":64637}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" l. Microsoft Cashback. The Microsoft Cashback program (“Cashback”) allows Microsoft customers to earn cash back awards when shopping with participating retailers using certain Microsoft products and services like Bing.com and Microsoft Edge. By enrolling in Cashback or activating a Cashback offer, you accept and agree to the Cashback Terms & Conditions (https://www.microsoft.com/bing/rebates-terms). Certain eligibility criteria, restrictions, and other limitations apply to your participation in Cashback; for more information, see the Cashback FAQ (https://www.bing.com/rebates/faq).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20l.%20Microsoft%20Cashback.,the%20Cashback%20FAQ%20(https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2Frebates%2Ffaq).","char_start":72781,"char_end":73370}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" MICROSOFT STORE, MICROSOFT STORE ON WINDOWS, AND MICROSOFT STORE ON XBOX \n These license terms are an agreement between you and the application publisher. Please read them. \r\n They apply to the software applications you download from the Microsoft Store, the Microsoft Store on Windows or the Microsoft Store on Xbox \r\n (each of which is referred to in these license terms as the " Store "), including any updates or supplements for the application, \r\n unless the application comes with separate terms, in which case those terms apply.\n BY DOWNLOADING OR USING THE APPLICATION, OR ATTEMPTING TO DO ANY OF THESE, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT\r\n THEM, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO AND MUST NOT DOWNLOAD OR USE THE APPLICATION. \n The application publisher means the entity licensing the application to you, as identified in the Store. \n If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below. \n 1.\r\n INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS; EXPIRATION. You may install and use the application on Windows devices or Xbox \r\n consoles as described in Microsoft’s Usage Rules (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=723143). 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You may not use any of the finance data or marks of any third-party licensor in connection with the issuance, creation, sponsorship, trading, marketing, or promotion of any financial instruments or investment products (for example, indices, derivatives, structured products, investment funds, exchange-traded funds, investment portfolios, etc., where the price, return and/or performance of the instrument or investment product is based on, related to, or intended to track any of the finance data) without a separate written agreement with the third-party licensor.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20Stock%20quotes%20and,with%20the%20third-party%20licensor.","char_start":105546,"char_end":106265}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" IF INCLUDED, THE H.265/HEVC TECHNOLOGY IN THIS SOFTWARE IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE CLAIMS OF THE HEVC PATENTS LISTED AT: PATENTLIST.ACCESSADVANCE.COM . 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Make more copies of the application than specified in this agreement or allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20c.%20Make%20more,law%2C%20despite%20this%20limitation.","char_start":111868,"char_end":111995}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" f. Transfer the application or this agreement to any third party.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20f.%20Transfer%20the,to%20any%20third%20party.","char_start":112114,"char_end":112180}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To opt out of receiving personalized advertising from Microsoft, including Xandr, visit our  opt-out page . When you opt out, your preference is stored in a cookie that is specific to the web browser you are using. The opt-out cookie has an expiration date of five years. If you delete the cookies on your device, you need to opt out again.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20opt%20out,to%20opt%20out%20again.","char_start":44635,"char_end":44976}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" g.\r\n Cortana. i.\r\n Personal Noncommercial Use. Cortana is Microsoft’s personal assistant Service. The features, services and content provided by Cortana (collectively "Cortana Services" ) are only for your personal and noncommercial use. \n ii.\r\n Functionality and Content. Cortana provides a range of features, some of which are personalized. Cortana Services may allow you to access services, information or functionality provided by other Microsoft Services or Third-Party Apps and Services. The service-specific Terms of section 14 also apply to your use of applicable Microsoft Services accessed through Cortana Services. Cortana provides information for your planning purposes only and you should exercise your own independent judgment when reviewing and relying on this information. Microsoft does not guarantee the reliability, availability or timeliness of personalized experiences provided by Cortana. Microsoft is not responsible if a Cortana feature delays or prevents you from receiving, reviewing or sending a communication or notification, or obtaining a service.\n iii.\r\n Third-Party Apps and Services. As part of delivering the Cortana Services, Cortana may suggest and help you interact with Third-Party Apps and Services (third-party skills or connected services). If you choose, Cortana may exchange information with Third-Party Apps and Services, such as your zip code and queries and responses returned by the Third-Party App and Services, to help you obtain requested services. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20g.%20Cortana.%20i.,obtain%20requested%20services.%20","char_start":65067,"char_end":66575}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 3.\r\n SCOPE OF LICENSE. The application is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the application.\r\n If Microsoft disables the ability to use the applications on your devices pursuant to your agreement with Microsoft, any\r\n associated license rights will terminate. The application publisher reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you\r\n more rights despite this limitation, you may use the application only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing\r\n so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the application that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You\r\n may not:\r","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%203.%20SCOPE%20OF,You%20may%20not%3A%20","char_start":111006,"char_end":111644}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 8. Software License. Unless accompanied by a separate Microsoft license agreement (for example, if you are using a Microsoft application that is included with and a part of Windows, then the Microsoft Software License Terms for the Windows Operating System govern such software), any software provided by us to you as part of the Services is subject to these Terms. 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Game currency and virtual goods may never be redeemed for actual monetary instruments, goods or other items of monetary value from Microsoft or any other party. Other than a limited, personal, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the game currency and virtual goods in the Xbox Services only, you have no right or title in or to any such game currency or virtual goods appearing or originating in the Xbox Services, or any other attributes associated with use of the Services or stored within the Xbox Services. 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When the advertising ID is enabled, both Microsoft apps and third-party apps can access and use the advertising ID in much the same way that websites can access and use a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Thus, your advertising ID can be used by app developers and advertising networks to provide more relevant advertising and other personalized experiences across their apps and on the web. Microsoft collects the advertising ID for the uses described here only when you choose to enable the advertising ID as part of your privacy setting.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20generates%20a,of%20your%20privacy%20setting.","char_start":219989,"char_end":220741}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" For clarification purposes only, this notice does not limit or inhibit the use of the software provided under these Terms for normal business uses that are personal to that business which do not include (i) redistribution of the software to third parties, or (ii) creation of material with the VIDEO STANDARDS compliant technologies for distribution to third parties.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20For%20clarification%20purposes,distribution%20to%20third%20parties.","char_start":107785,"char_end":108153}},{"surface":"commercial_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" v. 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For example, to help you get the most out of your device, we may tell you about features you may not know about or that are new. If you are having a problem with your Windows device, you may be offered a solution. You may be offered a chance to customize your lock screen with pictures, or to be shown more pictures of the kind you like, or fewer of the ones you do not. If you stream movies in your browser, you may be recommended an app from the Microsoft store that streams more efficiently. Or, if you are running out of space on your hard drive, Windows may recommend you try OneDrive or purchase hardware to gain more space. 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You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that\r\n apply to the technology used or supported by the application. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users,\r\n and end use. For information on Microsoft branded products, go to the\r\n Microsoft exporting website (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=868967).\n 6.\r\n SUPPORT SERVICES. Contact the application publisher to determine if any support services are available. Microsoft,\r\n your hardware manufacturer and your wireless carrier (unless one of them is the application publisher) aren’t responsible\r\n for providing support services for the application.\n 7.\r\n ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, any applicable privacy policy, any additional terms that accompany the application, \r\n and the terms for supplements and updates are the entire license agreement between you and application publisher for the application.\n 8.\r\n APPLICABLE LAW. a. United States and Canada. 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Where processing is based on consent and to the extent permitted by law, \r\n by agreeing to these Terms, you consent to Microsoft’s collection, use and disclosure of Your Content and Data as described in the Privacy Statement. \r\n In some cases, we will provide separate notice and request your consent as referenced in the Privacy Statement.\r","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Privacy%20Statement,the%20Privacy%20Statement.%20","char_start":4179,"char_end":5223}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" c. Work or School Accounts. You can sign into certain Microsoft services with a work or school email address. If you do, you agree that the owner of the domain associated with your email address may be notified of the existence of your Microsoft account and its associated subscriptions, control and administer your account, and access and process your Data, including the contents of your communications and files, and that Microsoft may notify the owner of the domain if the account or Data is compromised. You further agree that your use of the Microsoft services may be subject to the agreements Microsoft has with you or your organization and these Terms may not apply. 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Use of Your Content. As part of providing the AI services, Microsoft will process and store your inputs to the service as well as output from the service, for purposes of monitoring for and preventing abusive or harmful uses or outputs of the service.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20v.%20Use%20of,outputs%20of%20the%20service.","char_start":86016,"char_end":86271}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you have a privacy concern, complaint, or question for the Microsoft privacy team or Data Protection Officer, please visit our privacy support and requests page and click on “Contact the Microsoft privacy team or the Microsoft Data Protection Officer” menu. 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If you choose not to provide data -required to provide you with a product or feature, you cannot use that product or feature. Likewise, where we need to collect personal data by law or to enter into or carry out a contract with you, and you do not provide the data, we will not be able to enter into the contract; or if this relates to an existing product you are using, we may have to suspend or cancel it. We will notify you if this is the case at the time. 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We use data—such as device and application type, location, and unique device, application, network, and subscription identifiers—to activate products that require activation.\n Product development . We use data to develop new products. For example, we use data, often de-identified, to better understand our customers’ computing and productivity needs, and to train and fine-tune AI models, which can shape the development of new products.  \n Customer support . We use data to troubleshoot and diagnose product problems, repair customers’ devices, and provide other customer care and support services, including to help us provide, improve, and secure the quality of our products, services, and training, and to investigate security incidents. Call recording data may also be used to authenticate or identify you based on your voice to enable Microsoft to provide support services and investigate security incidents.\n Help secure and troubleshoot . 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Microsoft does not use what you say in email, human-to-human chat, video calls, or voice mail, or your documents, photos, or other personal files to target ads to you. We use data we collect through our interactions with you, through some of our first-party products, services, apps, and web properties (Microsoft properties), and on third-party web properties, for advertising on our Microsoft properties and on third-party properties. We may use automated processes to help make advertising more relevant to you. For more information about how your data is used for advertising, see the  Advertising  section of this privacy statement.\n Prize promotions and events . We use your data to administer prize promotions and events available in our physical Microsoft Stores. For example, if you enter into a prize promotion, we may use your data to select a winner and provide the prize to you if you win. Or, if you register for a coding workshop or gaming event, we will add your name to the list of expected attendees.\n Transacting commerce . We use data to carry out your transactions with us. For example, we process payment information to provide customers with product subscriptions and use contact information to deliver goods purchased from the Microsoft Store.\n Reporting and business operations . We use data to analyze our operations and perform business intelligence. 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We use data to detect and prevent fraud, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our property. For example, we use data to confirm the validity of software licenses to reduce piracy. We may use automated processes to detect and prevent activities that violate our rights and the rights of others, such as fraud.\n Legal compliance . We process data to comply with applicable laws. For example, we use the age of our customers to assist us in meeting our obligations to protect children’s privacy. We also process contact information and credentials to help customers exercise their data protection rights.\n Research.  With appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard individuals’ rights and freedoms, we use data to conduct research, including advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities for the benefit of the public interest and scientific purposes.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=This%20enables%20us%20to,interest%20and%20scientific%20purposes.","char_start":29434,"char_end":30460}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We provide aggregate metrics about user requests to exercise their data protection rights via the  Microsoft Privacy Report .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20provide%20aggregate,Microsoft%20Privacy%20Report%20.","char_start":37475,"char_end":37601}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can also make choices about the collection and use of your data by Microsoft. You can control your personal data that Microsoft has obtained, and exercise your data protection rights, by contacting Microsoft or using various tools we provide. In some cases, your ability to access or control your personal data will be limited, as required or permitted by applicable law. How you can access or control your personal data will also depend on which products you use. For example, you can:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20also,For%20example%2C%20you%20can%3A","char_start":37610,"char_end":38101}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We provide aggregate metrics about user requests to exercise their data protection rights via the  Microsoft Privacy Report .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20provide%20aggregate,Microsoft%20Privacy%20Report%20.","char_start":38889,"char_end":39015}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If Microsoft obtained your consent to use your personal data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.\n You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data.\n You can request access to , erasure of , and updates to your personal data.\n If you’d like to port your data elsewhere, you can use tools Microsoft provides to do so, or if none are available, you can contact Microsoft for assistance.\n You can also object to or restrict the use of your personal data by Microsoft. For example, you can object at any time to our use of your personal data: For direct marketing purposes.\n Where we are performing a task in the public interest or pursuing our legitimate interests or those of a third party.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20Microsoft%20obtained,of%20a%20third%20party.","char_start":39282,"char_end":40014}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" In some cases, your ability to access or control your personal data will be limited, as required or permitted by applicable law.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20In%20some%20cases%2C,permitted%20by%20applicable%20law.","char_start":40022,"char_end":40151}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can access and control your personal data that Microsoft has obtained, and exercise your data protection rights, using various tools we provide. The tools most useful to you will depend on our interactions with you and your use of our products. Here is a general list of tools we provide to help you control your personal data; specific products may provide additional controls.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20access,may%20provide%20additional%20controls.","char_start":40404,"char_end":40787}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can choose whether you wish to receive promotional communications from Microsoft by email, SMS, physical mail, and telephone. If you receive promotional email or SMS messages from us and would like to opt out, you can do so by following the directions in that message. You can also make choices about the receipt of promotional email, telephone calls, and postal mail by signing in with your personal Microsoft account, and viewing your  communication permissions  where you can update contact information, manage Microsoft-wide contact preferences, opt out of email subscriptions, and choose whether to share your contact information with Microsoft partners. If you do not have a personal Microsoft account, you can manage your Microsoft email contact preferences by using this  web form . These choices do not apply to mandatory service communications that are part of certain Microsoft products, programs, activities, or to surveys or other informational communications that have their own unsubscribe method.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20choose,their%20own%20unsubscribe%20method.","char_start":43586,"char_end":44603}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can also link your opt-out choice with your personal Microsoft account. It will then apply on any device where you use that account and will continue to apply until someone signs in with a different personal Microsoft account on that device. If you delete the cookies on your device, you will need to sign in again for the settings to apply. You can view  our third party ad partners  on the  U.S. State Data Privacy Laws Notice , and opt-out of data sharing with third parties at our opt-out page .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20also,our%20opt-out%20page%20.","char_start":44979,"char_end":45483}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Because the data used for interest-based advertising is also used for other required purposes (including providing our products, analytics, and fraud detection), opting out of interest-based advertising does not stop that data collection. You will continue to get ads, although they may be less relevant to you.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Because%20the%20data,less%20relevant%20to%20you.","char_start":45722,"char_end":46034}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you use a browser, you can control your personal data using certain features. 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This feature will block third-party content, including cookies, from any site that is listed in a Tracking Protection List you add.\n Browser controls for "Do Not Track."  Some browsers have incorporated "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that can send a signal to the websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, Microsoft services do not currently respond to browser DNT signals. We continue to work with the online industry to define a common understanding of how to treat DNT signals. In the meantime, you can use the range of other tools we provide to control data collection and use, including the ability to opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from Microsoft as described above.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Cookie%20controls%20.,Microsoft%20as%20described%20above.","char_start":46294,"char_end":47476}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You have a variety of tools to control the data collected by cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. For example, you can use controls in your internet browser to limit how the websites you visit are able to use cookies and to withdraw your consent by clearing or blocking cookies.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20have%20a,clearing%20or%20blocking%20cookies.","char_start":49665,"char_end":49955}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. This data often consists of a string of numbers and letters that uniquely identifies your computer, but it can contain other information as well. Some cookies are placed by third parties acting on our behalf. We use cookies and similar technologies to store and honor your preferences and settings, enable you to sign-in, provide interest-based advertising, combat fraud, analyze how our products perform, and fulfill other legitimate purposes described below. Microsoft apps use additional identifiers, such as the advertising ID in Windows, for similar purposes, and many of our websites and applications also contain web beacons or other similar technologies, as described below.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Cookies%20are%20small,technologies%2C%20as%20described%20below.","char_start":49964,"char_end":50787}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, depending on the context or product, including:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20uses%20cookies,context%20or%20product%2C%20including%3A","char_start":50838,"char_end":50956}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Social media . Some of our websites include social media cookies, including those that enable users who are signed in to the social media service to share content via that service.\n Feedback . Microsoft uses cookies to enable you to provide feedback on a website.\n Interest-based advertising . Microsoft uses cookies to collect data about your online activity and identify your interests so that we can provide advertising that is most relevant to you. You can opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from Microsoft as described in the  How to access and control your personal data  section of this privacy statement.\n Showing advertising . Microsoft uses cookies to record how many visitors have clicked on an advertisement and to record which advertisements you have seen, for example, so you do not see the same one repeatedly.\n Analytics . We use first- and third-party cookies and other identifiers to gather usage and performance data. For example, we use cookies to count the number of unique visitors to a web page or service and to develop other statistics about the operations of our products.\n Performance . Microsoft uses cookies to understand and improve how our products perform. For example, we use cookies to gather data that helps with load balancing; this helps us keep our websites remain up and running.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Social%20media%20.,remain%20up%20and%20running.","char_start":52579,"char_end":53911}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Some of the cookies we commonly use are listed below. 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Contains the ANID, a unique identifier derived from your Microsoft account, which is used for advertising, personalization, and operational purposes. It is also used to preserve your choice to opt out of interest-based advertising from Microsoft if you have chosen to associate the opt-out with your Microsoft account.\n CC . Contains a country code as determined from your IP address.\n PPAuth, MSPAuth, MSNRPSAuth, KievRPSAuth, WLSSC, MSPProf . Helps to authenticate you when you sign in with your Microsoft account.\n MC0 . Detects whether cookies are enabled in the browser.\n MS0 . Identifies a specific session.\n NAP . Contains an encrypted version of your country, postal code, age, gender, language and occupation, if known, based on your Microsoft account profile.\n MH . Appears on co-branded sites where Microsoft is partnering with an advertiser. This cookie identifies the advertiser, so the right ad is selected.\n childinfo, kcdob, kcrelid, kcru, pcfm . 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We also include web beacons or similar technologies in our electronic communications to determine whether you open and act on them.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Some%20Microsoft%20webpages,and%20act%20on%20them.","char_start":61502,"char_end":61834}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Where required, we obtain your consent prior to placing or using optional cookies that are not (i) strictly necessary to provide the website; or (ii) for the purpose of facilitating a communication.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Where%20required%2C%20we,of%20facilitating%20a%20communication.","char_start":58960,"char_end":59159}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but provide controls that allow you to block or delete them. For example, in Microsoft Edge, you can block or delete cookies by selecting  Settings  >  Privacy and services  >  Clear Browsing data  >  Cookies and other site data . For more information about how to delete your cookies in Microsoft browsers, see  Microsoft Edge ,  Microsoft Edge Legacy , or  Internet Explorer . If you use a different browser, refer to that browser’s instructions.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Most%20web%20browsers,to%20that%20browser%E2%80%99s%20instructions.","char_start":59821,"char_end":60317}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Finally, Microsoft products often contain web beacons or similar technologies from third-party analytics providers, which help us compile aggregated statistics about the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns or other operations. These technologies enable the analytics providers to set or read their own cookies or other identifiers on your device, through which they can collect information about your online activities across applications, websites, or other products. However, we prohibit these analytics providers from using web beacons on our sites to collect or access information that directly identifies you (such as your name or email address). You can opt out of data collection or use by some of these analytics providers by visiting any of the following sites:  Adjust ,  AppsFlyer ,  Clicktale ,  Flurry Analytics ,  Google Analytics  (requires you to install a browser add-on),  Kissmetrics ,  Mixpanel ,  Nielsen ,  Acuity Ads ,  WebTrends , or  Optimizely .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Finally%2C%20Microsoft%20products,%2C%20or%20Optimizely%20.","char_start":62335,"char_end":63314}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Silverlight Application Storage . Websites or applications that use Microsoft Silverlight technology also have the ability to store data by using Silverlight Application Storage. To learn how to manage or block such storage, see the  Silverlight  section of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Silverlight%20Application%20Storage,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":64135,"char_end":64417}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about managing Xbox profiles at  Xbox online safety and privacy settings .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,and%20privacy%20settings%20.","char_start":92784,"char_end":92870}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Control and administer your Microsoft product and product account, including controlling privacy-related settings of the product or product account.\n Access and process your data, including the interaction data, diagnostic data, and the contents of your communications and files associated with your Microsoft product and product accounts.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Control%20and%20administer,product%20and%20product%20accounts.","char_start":64728,"char_end":65068}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you use a Microsoft product provided by your organization, Microsoft’s processing of your personal data in connection with that product is governed by a contract between Microsoft and your organization. Microsoft processes your personal data to provide the product to your organization and you, and in some cases for Microsoft’s business operations related to providing the product as described in the  Enterprise and developer products  section. As mentioned above, if you have questions about Microsoft’s processing of your personal data in connection with providing products to your organization, please contact your organization. If you have questions about Microsoft’s business operations in connection with providing products to your organization as provided in the Product Terms, please contact Microsoft as described in the  How to contact us  section. For more information on our business operations, please see the  Enterprise and developer products  section.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20use,and%20developer%20products%20section.","char_start":66261,"char_end":67236}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" With a Microsoft account, you can sign in to Microsoft products, as well as those of select Microsoft partners. Personal data associated with your Microsoft account includes credentials, name and contact data, payment data, device and usage data, your contacts, information about your activities, and your interests and favorites. Signing in to your Microsoft account enables personalization and consistent experiences across products and devices, permits you to use cloud data storage, allows you to make payments using payment instruments stored in your Microsoft account, and enables other features.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20With%20a%20Microsoft,and%20enables%20other%20features.","char_start":68102,"char_end":68705}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Personal Microsoft accounts . The data associated with your personal Microsoft account, and how that data is used, depends on how you use the account.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Personal%20Microsoft%20accounts,you%20use%20the%20account.","char_start":70740,"char_end":70891}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about Microsoft family groups at  Simplify your family’s life .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,your%20family%E2%80%99s%20life%20.","char_start":92873,"char_end":92948}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Creating your Microsoft account . When you create a personal Microsoft account, you will be asked to provide certain personal data and we will assign a unique ID number to identify your account and associated information. While some products, such as those involving payment, require a real name, you can sign in to and use other Microsoft products without providing your real name. Some data you provide, such as your display name, email address, and phone number, can be used to help others find and connect with you within Microsoft products. For example, people who know your display name, email address, or phone number can use it to search for you on Microsoft Teams for personal use and send you an invite to connect with them. Note that if you use a work or school email address to create a personal Microsoft account, your employer or school may gain access to your data. In some cases, you will need to change the email address to a personal email address in order to continue accessing consumer-oriented products (such as the Xbox network).\n Signing in to Microsoft account . When you sign in to your Microsoft account, we create a record of your sign-in, which includes the date and time, information about the product you signed in to, your sign-in name, the unique number assigned to your account, a unique identifier assigned to your device, your IP address, and your operating system and browser version.\n Signing in to Microsoft products . ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Creating%20your%20Microsoft,Microsoft%20products%20.%20","char_start":70894,"char_end":72352}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Signing in to your account enables improved personalization, provides seamless and consistent experiences across products and devices, permits you to access and use cloud data storage, allows you to make payments using payment instruments stored in your Microsoft account, and enables other enhanced features and settings. For example, when you sign in, Microsoft makes information saved to your account available across Microsoft products so important things are right where you need them. When you sign in to your account, you will stay signed in until you sign out. If you add your Microsoft account to a Windows device (version 8 or higher), Windows will automatically sign you in to products that use Microsoft account when you access those products on that device. When you are signed in, some products will display your name or username and your profile photo (if you have added one to your profile) as part of your use of Microsoft products, including in your communications, social interactions, and public posts.  Learn more about your Microsoft account, your data, and your choices .\n Signing in to third-party products . If you sign in to a third-party product with your Microsoft account, you will share data with the third party in accordance with the third party’s privacy policy. The third party will also receive the version number assigned to your account (a new version number is assigned each time you change your sign-in data); and information that describes whether your account has been deactivated. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Signing%20in%20to%20your,has%20been%20deactivated.%20","char_start":72352,"char_end":73875}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The owner of the domain associated with your email address may control and administer your account, and access and process your data, including the contents of your communications and files, including data stored in products provided to you by your organization, and products you acquire by yourself.\n Your use of the products is subject to your organization’s policies, if any. You should consider both your organization’s policies and whether you are comfortable enabling your organization to access your data before you choose to use your work or school account to sign in to products you acquire for yourself.\n If you lose access to your work or school account (if you change employers, for example), you may lose access to products, including content associated with those products, you acquired on your own behalf if you used your work or school account to sign in to such products.\n Microsoft is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of your organization, which may differ from those of Microsoft.\n If your organization is administering your use of Microsoft products, please direct your privacy inquiries, including any requests to exercise your data subject rights, to your administrator. See also the  Notice to end users  section of this privacy statement.\n If you are uncertain whether your account is a work or school account, please contact your organization.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20owner%20of,please%20contact%20your%20organization.","char_start":75621,"char_end":77011}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Third-party accounts . The data associated with a third-party Microsoft account, and how it will be used, is generally similar to the use and collection of data associated with a personal Microsoft account. Your service provider has control over your account, including the ability to access or delete your account.  You should carefully review the terms the third party provided you to understand what it can do with your account .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Third-party%20accounts%20.,with%20your%20account%20.","char_start":77015,"char_end":77448}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Once parental consent or authorization is granted, the child's account is treated much like any other account. Learn more about personal and school accounts in the  Microsoft account section  of the Privacy Statement and  Microsoft Family Safety  in the product-specific section. The child can access communication services, like Outlook and Teams, and can freely communicate and share data with other users of all ages. Parents or guardians can change or revoke the consent choices previously made.  Learn more about parental consent and Microsoft child accounts . As the organizer of a Microsoft family group, the parent or guardian can manage their child’s information and settings on their  Family Safety  page and view and delete a child’s data on their  privacy dashboard . Accounts that require parental consent to be created are automatically included as part of the family group of the individual who provided the consent for account creation. For child accounts that do not require parental consent to be created, (e.g., for children who are over the age at which parental consent is legally required), the parent or guardian may still use a family group, but must add the child account to their family group after the account is created. Select Learn more below for more information about how to access and delete child data and information about children and Xbox profiles.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Once%20parental%20consent,children%20and%20Xbox%20profiles.","char_start":78018,"char_end":79404}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Please note that content like emails, contacts, and chats are accessible through in-product experiences. You can find more information about data you are able to control within Microsoft products by visiting our  Privacy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Please%20note%20that,Asked%20Questions%20(FAQs)%20.","char_start":82245,"char_end":82502}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox continues to provide new experiences in client apps that are connected to and backed by services such as Xbox network and cloud gaming. When signed in to an Xbox experience, we collect required data to help keep these experiences safe, secure, up to date, and performing as expected.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20continues%20to,and%20performing%20as%20expected.","char_start":84405,"char_end":84694}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When they sign in and sign out of Xbox, purchase history, and content they obtain.\n Which games they play and apps they use, their game progress, achievements, play time per game, and other play statistics.\n Performance data about Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass and other Xbox apps, the Xbox network, connected accessories, and network connection, including any software or hardware errors.\n Content they add, upload, or share through the Xbox network, including text, pictures, and video they capture in games and apps.\n Social activity, including chat data and interactions with other gamers, and connections they make (friends they add and people who follow them) on the Xbox network.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20they%20sign,on%20the%20Xbox%20network.","char_start":86011,"char_end":86698}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox diagnostic data . If your child uses Xbox console, Xbox will send required data to Microsoft. Required data is the minimum data necessary to help keep Xbox safe, secure, up to date, and performing as expected.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20diagnostic%20data,and%20performing%20as%20expected.","char_start":87026,"char_end":87241}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Game captures . Any player in a multiplayer game session can record video (game clips) and capture screenshots of their view of the game play. Other players’ game clips and screenshots can capture your child’s in-game character and gamertag during that session. If a player captures game clips and screenshots on a PC, the resulting game clips might also capture audio chat if your child’s privacy and communication settings on the Xbox online network allow it.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Game%20captures%20.,online%20network%20allow%20it.","char_start":87244,"char_end":87706}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Captioning . During Xbox real-time (“party”) chat, players may activate a voice-to-text feature that lets them view that chat as text. If a player activates this feature, Microsoft uses the resulting text data to provide captioning of chat for players who need it. This data may also be used to provide a safe gaming environment and enforce the  Community Standards for Xbox .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Captioning%20.%20During,Standards%20for%20Xbox%20.","char_start":87709,"char_end":88086}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox 360 . This Xbox console collects limited required diagnostic data. This data helps keep your child’s console functioning as expected.\n Kinect . The Kinect sensor is a combination of camera, microphone, and infrared sensor that can enable motions and voice to be used to control game play. For example: If you choose, the camera can be used to sign in to the Xbox network automatically using facial recognition. This data stays on the console, is not shared with anyone, and can be deleted at any time.\n For game play, Kinect will map distances between the joints on your child’s body to create a stick figure representation to enable play.\n The Kinect microphone can enable voice chat between players during play. The microphone also enables voice commands for control of the console, game, or app, or to enter search terms.\n The Kinect sensor can also be used for audio and video communications.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20360%20.,audio%20and%20video%20communications.","char_start":92963,"char_end":93865}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about Kinect at  Xbox Kinect and Privacy .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,Kinect%20and%20Privacy%20.","char_start":93873,"char_end":93927}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Below you will find additional privacy information, such as how we secure your data, where we process your data, and how long we retain your data. You can find more information on Microsoft and our commitment to protecting your privacy at  Microsoft Privacy .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Below%20you%20will,at%20Microsoft%20Privacy%20.","char_start":94059,"char_end":94319}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Below you will find additional privacy information, such as how we secure your data, where we process your data, and how long we retain your data. You can find more information on Microsoft and our commitment to protecting your privacy at  Microsoft Privacy .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Below%20you%20will,at%20Microsoft%20Privacy%20.","char_start":94328,"char_end":94588}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Sale . We do not sell your personal data. 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You can also control the personalized advertising you see on Microsoft properties by visiting our opt-out page.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20may%20indicate,visiting%20our%20opt-out%20page.","char_start":105991,"char_end":106289}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" c. Microsoft Family Features. Parents and kids can use Microsoft family features, including Microsoft Family Safety, to build trust based on a shared understanding of what behaviors, websites, apps, games, physical locations, and spending is right in their family. Parents can create a family by going to https://account.microsoft.com/family (or by following the instructions on their Windows device or Xbox console) and inviting kids or other parents to join. There are many features available to family members, so please carefully review the information provided when you agree to create or join a family and when you purchase Digital Goods for family access. By creating or joining a family, you agree to use the family in accordance with its purpose and won’t use it in an unauthorized way to unlawfully gain access to another person’s information. Microsoft Family Features are exclusive to Microsoft Services and are not transferable to other platforms. For example, Xbox-specific Family Safety settings apply on Xbox consoles, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the Xbox app on PC or mobile devices, but may not extend to Xbox Game Studios games or services accessed or played on other devices or platforms. 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We refer to these ads as "personalized advertising" in this statement. For example, if you view gaming content on  xbox.com , you may see ads for games on Microsoft Start. To provide personalized advertising, we combine cookies placed on your device using information that we collect (such as IP address) when your browser interacts with our websites. 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To configure your privacy settings for Edge, go to Microsoft Edge > Settings > Privacy and Services. To configure your privacy and ad settings for your Microsoft account with respect to your online activity across browsers, including Microsoft Edge, or when visiting third-party websites or apps, go to your dashboard at  privacy.microsoft.com .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20may%20use,dashboard%20at%20privacy.microsoft.com%20.","char_start":121969,"char_end":122675}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Health-related ad targeting . 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With your permission, Microsoft employees and vendors working on behalf of Microsoft, will be able to review snippets of your voice data or voice clips in order to build and improve our speech recognition technologies. These improvements allow us to build better voice-enabled capabilities that benefit users across all our consumer and enterprise products and services. 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When a customer tries, purchases, uses, or subscribes to Enterprise and Developer Products, or obtains support for or professional services with such products, Microsoft receives data from you and collects and generates data to provide the service (including improving, securing, and updating the service), conduct our business operations, and communicate with the customer. 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We also contact you regarding third-party inquiries we receive regarding use of the Enterprise Online Services, as described in your agreement. You cannot unsubscribe from these non-promotional communications. We may also contact you regarding information and offers about other products and services, or share your contact information with Microsoft's partners. When such a partner has specific services or solutions to meet your needs, or to optimize your use of the Enterprise Online Services, we may share limited, aggregated information about your organization’s account with the partner. Microsoft will not share your confidential information or contact information with the authorized partner unless we have sufficient rights to do so. You can manage your contact preferences or update your information in your account profile.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20As%20needed%2C%20we,in%20your%20account%20profile.","char_start":145380,"char_end":146460}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Payment Data . We use payment data to complete transactions, as well as to detect and prevent fraud.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Payment%20Data%20.,detect%20and%20prevent%20fraud.","char_start":146463,"char_end":146564}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Support Data . Customers provide or authorize Microsoft to collect data in connection with obtaining technical support for the Enterprise Online Services. We process Support Data to provide technical support and as described in the  Products and Services DPA .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Support%20Data%20.,and%20Services%20DPA%20.","char_start":146567,"char_end":146828}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft uses the data we collect from enterprise and developer software and enterprise appliances to provide and improve our products, to deliver customer support, to activate the product, to communicate with you, and to operate our business.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20uses%20the,to%20operate%20our%20business.","char_start":148447,"char_end":148692}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management platform and includes products that can be installed separately (such as SQL Server Management Studio). For detailed information about what data we collect, how we use it, and how to manage your privacy options, visit the  SQL Server privacy page . If you work in an organization, your administrator can set certain telemetry settings in SQL Server via Group Policy.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20SQL%20Server,Server%20via%20Group%20Policy.","char_start":148695,"char_end":149119}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" HoloLens also processes and collects data related to the HoloLens experience and device, which include cameras, microphones, and infrared sensors that enable motions and voice to navigate.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20HoloLens%20also%20processes,and%20voice%20to%20navigate.","char_start":149623,"char_end":149812}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Various cloud-based Microsoft 365 services enable you to use your file content for designs and recommendations, collaborate with others within your documents, and provide you functionality from other Microsoft products, such as Bing, and third-party connected products. If you work in an organization, your administrator may turn off or disable these connected services. You can access the privacy controls within your Microsoft 365 and Office apps. For more information, see  Account Privacy Settings .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Various%20cloud-based%20Microsoft,Account%20Privacy%20Settings%20.","char_start":152042,"char_end":152546}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Office Roaming Service . The Office Roaming Service helps keep your settings, including your privacy settings, up to date across your devices running Microsoft 365 or Office apps. When you sign in to your apps with either your Microsoft account or an account issued by your organization, the service syncs some of your customized settings to Microsoft servers. For example, the service syncs a list of most recently used documents or the last location viewed within a document. When you sign in to another device with the same account, the Office Roaming Service downloads your settings from Microsoft servers and applies them to the additional device. When you sign out of your apps, the service removes your settings from your device. Any changes you make to your customized settings are sent to Microsoft servers.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Office%20Roaming%20Service,sent%20to%20Microsoft%20servers.","char_start":152549,"char_end":153366}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Diagnostic Data . Diagnostic data is used to (i) keep your Microsoft 365 or Office apps secure and up to date; (ii) detect, diagnose, and remediate problems; and (iii) make product improvements. This data does not include a user’s name or email address, the content of the user’s files, or information about apps unrelated to Microsoft 365 or Office. Users have a choice between two different levels of diagnostic data collection, Required and Optional.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Diagnostic%20Data%20.,collection%2C%20Required%20and%20Optional.","char_start":153754,"char_end":154208}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Working with others on a document stored on OneDrive or translating the contents of a Word document into a different language are examples of connected experiences. There are two types of connected experiences.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Working%20with%20others,types%20of%20connected%20experiences.","char_start":155029,"char_end":155240}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The apps use various cloud-based services to provide you with functionality from other Microsoft products, such as providing images from Bing in Whiteboard, recommending suggested tasks to add to My Day in To Do, and taking advantage of Sticky Notes' integration with Outlook.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20apps%20use,Notes'%20integration%20with%20Outlook.","char_start":159837,"char_end":160114}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Essential services . There are a set of services that are essential to how Microsoft 365 and Office functions and cannot be disabled. For example, the licensing service that confirms that you are properly licensed to use Microsoft 365 is essential. Required service data about these services is collected and sent to Microsoft, regardless of any other settings that you have configured. 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To ensure a safer gaming experience for your family, please check the parental settings on these devices and platforms.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20PC%20or%20mobile,these%20devices%20and%20platforms.","char_start":46133,"char_end":46383}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" See  Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps for your home: your data and privacy – Microsoft Support and  frequently asked questions about Copilot in Microsoft 365 subscriptions  for more information.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20See%20Copilot%20in,subscriptions%20for%20more%20information.","char_start":159367,"char_end":159559}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Using device capabilities . Some Microsoft 365 applications make use of your device capabilities using certain features. In PowerPoint, the presentation recording feature can access your device microphone and camera to record presentations with audio and video. Your device microphone is also accessed via the Record audio feature and when using Speaker Coach. As you speak, Speaker Coach gives you on-screen guidance about pacing, inclusive language, use of profanity, filler words, and whether you’re reading the slide text. When creating a PowerPoint presentation, you can also use the Screenshot and Screen clipping features to capture screen contents. Some Microsoft 365 applications, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote, provide Dictate, a connected experience which lets you use speech-to-text to author content using your microphone. In Word and OneNote, the Transcribe connected experience converts speech recorded directly in the app using your microphone or using a speech audio recording to a text transcript with each speaker individually separated. OneNote can insert photos or record video using your camera. All Microsoft 365 apps along with To Do and Whiteboard have sharing functionality that accesses your contacts to allow you to share your documents with others in your contacts list. Applications will not access your device capabilities until you begin using the feature.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Using%20device%20capabilities,begin%20using%20the%20feature.","char_start":160117,"char_end":161506}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To enable Family Safety controls on a child account, the child account must be part of a family group. Accounts that require parental consent to be created are automatically included as part of the family group of the individual who consented to the child account’s creation. For accounts that do not require parental consent to be created, the parent or guardian must add the account to their family group in order to use Family Safety controls.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20enable%20Family,use%20Family%20Safety%20controls.","char_start":162695,"char_end":163142}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft Launcher lets you log in with your personal Microsoft account or work account, or use it without any account. 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If you choose to stop syncing your device or Outlook contacts, or you are inactive on your device, any contacts that have not been matched during the synchronization process will be deleted from Teams. If you wish to invite any of your device or Outlook contacts to join a conversation, you can invite users to a 1:1 directly, or Microsoft can send an invitation on your behalf via SMS or email for invitations to group conversations. 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To delete the content, you need to delete it from the social network (if it was uploaded there, rather than a link to it) and from OneDrive.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20share,it)%20and%20from%20OneDrive.","char_start":175751,"char_end":176202}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about how we process your information in connection with the contact syncing feature offered to Teams users .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,to%20Teams%20users%20.","char_start":170915,"char_end":171036}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you do choose to join Teams, you will appear as a suggested new Teams contact for any Teams users with your information in their device or Outlook address books. 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Additionally, your organization may use management tools provided by Microsoft or others to access and process your data from that device, including your interaction data, diagnostic data, and the contents of your communications and files.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20is%20a,your%20communications%20and%20files.","char_start":215197,"char_end":216495}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The Windows Settings , formerly known as PC Settings, is an essential component of Microsoft Windows. It provides a convenient interface for adjusting user preferences, configuring the operating system, and managing connected devices so that you can manage user accounts, adjust network settings, and personalize various aspects of Windows. Windows provides a mechanism for apps to access various device capabilities such as the device’s camera, microphone, location, calendar, contacts, call history, messages and more, while controlling access to your personal data. Each capability has its own privacy settings page in Windows settings, so you can control which apps can use each capability. 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Windows settings uses your microphone when controlling the volume, camera when using integrated camera and location to change brightness at night time to help you customize your Windows.\n Peripheral Management: Install and manage peripherals such as printers, monitors, and external drives.\n Network Configuration: Adjust networking settings, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, cellular and VPN connections and will use physical MAC address, IMEI and mobile number if device supports cellular.\n Account Management: Add or remove user accounts, change account settings, and manage sign-in options.\n System-Level Options: Configure display settings, notifications, power options, manage list of installed apps and more.\n Privacy & security management: configure your privacy preferences such as location, collection of diagnostic data etc. Fine-tune which individual apps and services can access device capabilities by turning them on or off.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Customization%3A%20You%20can,them%20on%20or%20off.","char_start":217236,"char_end":218301}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" For more information about data collection in Windows, see  Data collection summary for Windows . This statement discusses Windows 10 and Windows 11 and references to Windows in this section relate to those product versions. Earlier versions of Windows (including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1) are subject to their own privacy statements.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20For%20more%20information,their%20own%20privacy%20statements.","char_start":218305,"char_end":218668}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you activate Windows, a specific product key is associated with the device on which your software is installed. The product key and data about the software and your device is sent to Microsoft to help validate your license to the software. This data may be sent again if there is a need to re-activate or validate your license. On phones running Windows, device and network identifiers, as well as device location at the time of the first power-up of the device, are also sent to Microsoft for the purpose of warranty registration, stock replenishment, and fraud prevention.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20activate,replenishment%2C%20and%20fraud%20prevention.","char_start":218695,"char_end":219275}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft collects Windows diagnostic data to solve problems and to keep Windows up to date, secure, and operating properly. It also helps us improve Windows and related Microsoft products and services. While the device is running, diagnostic data is collected and periodically transmitted to Microsoft and stored along with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device's service issues and use patterns.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20collects%20Windows,issues%20and%20use%20patterns.","char_start":222332,"char_end":222819}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" There are two levels of diagnostic and activity data: Required diagnostic data and Optional diagnostic data. Certain product documentation and other materials refer to Required diagnostic data as Basic diagnostic data and to Optional diagnostic data as Full diagnostic data.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20There%20are%20two,as%20Full%20diagnostic%20data.","char_start":222822,"char_end":223097}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Required diagnostic data  includes information about your device, its settings and capabilities, and whether it is performing properly. We collect the following Required diagnostic data:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Required%20diagnostic%20data,following%20Required%20diagnostic%20data%3A","char_start":223772,"char_end":223959}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Some of the data described above may not be collected from your device even if you choose to send Optional diagnostic data. Microsoft minimizes the volume of Optional diagnostic data it collects from all devices by collecting some of the data from only a subset of devices (sample). By running the Diagnostic Data Viewer tool, you can see an icon which indicates whether your device is part of a sample and also which specific data is collected from your device. Instructions for how to download the Diagnostic Data Viewer tool can be found in the Windows settings app under Diagnostics & feedback.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Some%20of%20the,under%20Diagnostics%20%26%20feedback.","char_start":226650,"char_end":227249}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Specific data items collected in Windows diagnostics are subject to change to give Microsoft flexibility to collect the data needed for the purposes described. For example, to enable Microsoft to troubleshoot the latest performance issue impacting users’ computing experience or update a Windows device that is new to the market, Microsoft may need to collect data items that were not collected previously. For a current list of data types collected at  Required diagnostic data  and  Optional diagnostic data , see  Windows Required (Basic level) diagnostic events and fields  or  Windows Optional (Full level) diagnostic data . We provide limited portions of error report information to partners (such as the device manufacturer) to help them troubleshoot products and services which work with Windows and other Microsoft product and services. They are only permitted to use this information to repair or improve those products and services. We may also share some aggregated, de-identified diagnostic data, such as general usage trends for Windows apps and features, with selected third parties.  Learn more about diagnostic data in Windows .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Specific%20data%20items,data%20in%20Windows%20.","char_start":227252,"char_end":228398}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Info about your use of other Microsoft products and services, including Microsoft Bing, Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Microsoft websites, such as MSN.com.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Info%20about%20your,websites%2C%20such%20as%20MSN.com.","char_start":231381,"char_end":231531}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When Personalized offers is on, Windows may use your required diagnostic data to personalize offers. This data may include information about your device, its settings and capabilities, and whether it is performing properly. If you have decided to share optional diagnostic data, the data used to personalize offers may also include information about how you use apps and features, plus additional information about the health of your device. We may also use information about your device and your activity to personalize offers locally on your device, even when the data does not leave your device. We do not use the content of crash dumps, speech, typing, or inking input data for personalizing offers.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20Personalized%20offers,data%20for%20personalizing%20offers.","char_start":230303,"char_end":231007}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" In addition to information about your device and how you use it, including Windows diagnostic data, we may use or combine the following data from other Microsoft products and your account with Windows diagnostic data to personalize offers:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20In%20addition%20to,data%20to%20personalize%20offers%3A","char_start":231010,"char_end":231250}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Web activity, if you give Microsoft Edge permission to collect your web activity for personalized search, ads, and news.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Web%20activity%2C%20if,search%2C%20ads%2C%20and%20news.","char_start":231253,"char_end":231374}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To manage how data collected by other Microsoft products is used to personalize offers, you can visit your Personalized ads and offers page . The data we use to personalize offers may change over time, but this page will always have the latest list of data sources so you can make decisions on how your data is used by Microsoft. In some regions such as the European Economic Area, turning off Personalized offers on Windows also stops the use of data from other Microsoft products to personalize tips, ads, and recommendations in Windows. In other regions, you can manage how data collected by other Microsoft products is used to personalize offers by visiting your Personalized ads and offers page .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20manage%20how,and%20offers%20page%20.","char_start":231849,"char_end":232551}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Personalized offers applies to tips, offers, ads, and recommendations you see in Windows. Changing this setting will not impact the kinds of offers you may see in other Microsoft products. You can change this setting at any time by searching for Personalized offers in the Windows Settings app. Learn more about personalized offers .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Personalized%20offers%20applies,about%20personalized%20offers%20.","char_start":232928,"char_end":233262}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you choose to turn on Tailored experiences, we will use your Windows diagnostic data (Required or Optional as you have selected) to offer you personalized tips, ads, and recommendations to enhance Microsoft experiences. If you have selected Required as your diagnostic data setting, personalization is based on information about your device, its settings and capabilities, and whether it is performing properly. If you have selected Optional, personalization is also based on information about how you use apps and features, plus additional information about the health of your device. However, we do not use information about the websites you browse, the content of crash dumps, speech, typing, or inking input data for personalization when we receive such data from customers who have selected Optional. Tailored experiences data is transmitted to Microsoft and stored with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device’s service issues and use patterns.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20you%20choose,issues%20and%20use%20patterns.","char_start":233499,"char_end":234540}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ii. Xbox Services. When you sign up to receive Xbox Services, information about your game play, activities and usage of games and Xbox Services will be tracked and shared with applicable third parties, including game developers and publishers, in order for Microsoft to deliver the Xbox Services and for the third parties to operate non-Microsoft games and services. Additionally, if Xbox Services are accessed via third-party devices or platforms, information about your game play, activities and usage of games and Xbox Services may be tracked and shared by such third-party devices and platforms, subject to any third-party terms and privacy policies. If you sign in to another platform or device with your Microsoft account or link your Microsoft account with such platforms or devices to access Xbox Services (for example, to access Xbox Game Studios games on other platforms or devices) or to access a non-Microsoft Service (for example, a non-Microsoft game publisher of Third-Party Apps and Services), you agree that: (a) Microsoft may share limited account and usage-related information (including without limitation gamertag, gamerscore, game history, usage data and friends list) with that party as stated in the Microsoft Privacy Statement, and (b) if allowed by your Xbox privacy settings, that party may also have access to Your Content from in-game communications or other applications that you use when you are signed into your account with that party. Also, if allowed by your Xbox privacy settings, Microsoft can publish your name, gamertag, gamerpic, motto, avatar, gameclips and games that you’ve played in communications to people you allow. 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You can sign into the Get Help component with your Microsoft account to create a consumer support case.  Enterprise account users may also be permitted to create a customer support case depending on their organization’s support contract, and if enabled by their tenant administrator.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Get%20Help%20enables,by%20their%20tenant%20administrator.","char_start":237918,"char_end":238521}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If permitted by system settings, the system microphone may be used to capture the support question instead of your needing to type. You can control this in the “Microphone Privacy Settings” in the Windows Settings application. Get Help will also access your Application List to aid in opening the Feedback Hub to the correct app if you choose to start the feedback process within Get Help. All feedback will be entered and controlled by the Feedback Hub, as described in the Feedback Hub section of this Privacy Statement. Get Help does not use your location data as part of its services.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20permitted%20by,part%20of%20its%20services.","char_start":238659,"char_end":239248}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Windows location service . Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of a specific Windows device. Depending on the capabilities of the device, the device’s location can be determined with varying degrees of accuracy and may in some cases be determined precisely. When you have enabled location on a Windows device, or you have given permission for Microsoft apps to access location information on non-Windows devices, data about cell towers and Wi-Fi access points and their locations is collected by Microsoft and added to the location database after removing any data identifying the person or device from which it was collected. This de-identified location information is used to improve Microsoft's location services.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20location%20service,improve%20Microsoft's%20location%20services.","char_start":239820,"char_end":240592}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" In the Windows settings app, you can also view which apps have access to the device’s precise location, turn off or on access to the device’s location for particular apps, or turn off access to the device’s location. You can also set a default location, which will be used when the location service can’t detect a more exact location for your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20In%20the%20Windows,location%20for%20your%20device.","char_start":241589,"char_end":241940}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To facilitate getting help in an emergency, whenever you make an emergency call, Windows will attempt to determine and share your precise location, regardless of your location settings. 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This may include obtaining the prior consent of everyone participating in the conversation or any other authorizations as required.  Microsoft is not responsible for how you use recording features or your recordings.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Recording%20.%20Some,features%20or%20your%20recordings.","char_start":244303,"char_end":245046}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can disable these features at any time by going to  Narrator>Get image descriptions, page titles and popular links  in Settings in Windows.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20disable,in%20Settings%20in%20Windows.","char_start":246163,"char_end":246307}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The Phone Link feature lets you link your Android phone with your Microsoft Account and your iPhone via Bluetooth to connect to your Windows PC. Your Android device will link with your Microsoft Account and your iPhone will link via Bluetooth, enabling a variety of cross-device experiences across all your Windows devices where you are signed in or connected via Bluetooth. You can use Phone Link to see recent photos from your Android phone on your Windows device; make and receive live calls from your Android phone on your Windows device; view and send text messages from your Windows device; view, dismiss, or perform other actions to your Android phone notifications from your Windows device; share your phone screen on your Windows device through Phone Link’s mirroring function; and instantly access Android apps installed on your Android phone on your Windows device. You can use Phone Link to make and receive calls from your iPhone, view and send text messages, and view, dismiss, or perform other actions on your iPhone notification from your Windows device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Phone%20Link,from%20your%20Windows%20device.","char_start":247058,"char_end":248129}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To use Phone Link, Link to Windows must be installed on your Android device. You may also optionally download Phone Link to your iPhone.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20use%20Phone,Link%20to%20your%20iPhone.","char_start":248132,"char_end":248269}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" During setting up your Windows device, you can choose to link your phone with your Microsoft account. This is done by signing into Link to Windows on your Android phone, granting permissions and completing the onboarding experience. Once complete, Link to Windows will sync your data to all your Windows PCs where you have signed into your Microsoft account. See below for details on how your data is used.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20During%20setting%20up,your%20data%20is%20used.","char_start":248708,"char_end":249115}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can unlink your iPhone from your Windows device at any time by going into Phone Link settings and choosing to remove your iPhone. You can do the same from your iPhone by going into  Settings > Bluetooth > Selecting your PC name > click on the (i) icon >  and choosing  Forget This Device . All users can remove the Bluetooth pairing by disabling the experiences.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20unlink,by%20disabling%20the%20experiences.","char_start":249711,"char_end":250078}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Notifications – iPhones.  Phone Link allows you to view your iPhone’s notifications on your Windows device. Through Phone Link, you can read and dismiss your iPhone’s notifications from your Windows device or perform other actions related to the notifications. To activate this Phone Link feature, you must enable certain permissions such as sync notifications, on both your Windows device and iPhone. These permissions can be revoked at any time under the Phone Link Settings page on your Windows device and your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Notifications%20%E2%80%93%20iPhones.,your%20iPhone%E2%80%99s%20Bluetooth%20settings.","char_start":254102,"char_end":254645}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Phone Screen Mirroring – Android devices.  On supported devices , Phone Link allows you to view your Android phone’s screen on your Windows device. Your Android phone screen will be visible on your Windows device as a pixel stream and any audio that you enable on your Android phone screen while it is linked to your Windows device through Phone Link will play through your Android phone.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Phone%20Screen%20Mirroring,through%20your%20Android%20phone.","char_start":254648,"char_end":255037}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To help you discover content that may interest you, Movies & TV will collect data about what movies and TV shows you watch, including the length of play and any ratings you give.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20help%20you,any%20ratings%20you%20give.","char_start":298257,"char_end":298436}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Apps mirroring – Android devices.  On supported devices, Phone Link allows you to use your Android apps that are installed on your Android phone on your Windows device. For example, you can launch a music app in your Windows session and listen to audio from that app on your PC speakers. Microsoft collects a list of your installed Android apps and recent activity to provide the service and show you your most recently used apps. Microsoft does not store what apps you have installed or any of the information displayed by the app in your experience with it.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Apps%20mirroring%20%E2%80%93,your%20experience%20with%20it.","char_start":255040,"char_end":255600}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Text-to-voice.  Phone Link features include accessibility functionality such as text-to-voice. You can activate a text-to-voice feature, which allows you to hear the contents of a text message or notification as audio. If you activate this feature, your text messages and notifications will be read out loud as they are received.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Text-to-voice.%20Phone%20Link,as%20they%20are%20received.","char_start":257155,"char_end":257485}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Show your mobile device in File Explorer . This feature allows you to access your mobile device’s files in File Explorer. You can enable this feature under “Mobile Devices” in the Bluetooth & Devices section in the Settings on your PC. Microsoft will not store your file contents in its services.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Show%20your%20mobile,contents%20in%20its%20services.","char_start":259894,"char_end":260191}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Movies & TV can also display and play local video files stored on your PC. To do this, it needs access to the video library on your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Movies%20%26%20TV,library%20on%20your%20device.","char_start":298439,"char_end":298579}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Device encryption . Device encryption helps protect the data stored on your device by encrypting it using BitLocker Drive Encryption technology. When device encryption is on, Windows automatically encrypts the drive Windows is installed on and generates a recovery key. The BitLocker recovery key for your personal device is automatically backed up online in your personal Microsoft OneDrive account. Microsoft doesn't use your individual recovery keys for any purpose.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Device%20encryption%20.,keys%20for%20any%20purpose.","char_start":260250,"char_end":260720}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Additionally, voice activation can be enabled when the device is locked. If enabled, the relevant app will continue listening to the microphone for voice keywords when you have locked your device and can activate for anyone who speaks near the device. When the device is locked, the app will have access to the same set of capabilities and information as when the device is unlocked.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Additionally%2C%20voice%20activation,the%20device%20is%20unlocked.","char_start":269364,"char_end":269748}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Where supported, Smart App Control helps check software that is installed and runs on your device to determine if it is malicious, potentially unwanted, or poses other threats to you and your device. On a supported device, Smart App Control starts in evaluation mode and the data we collect for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen such as file name, a hash of the file’s contents, the download location, and the file’s digital certificates, is used to help determine whether your device is a good candidate to use Smart App Control for additional security protection. Smart App Control is not enabled and will not block during evaluation mode. Some devices may not be good candidates if Smart App Control would otherwise get in the way and interfere with a user’s otherwise intended and legitimate tasks – for instance, developers who use a lot of unsigned files. If you are a good candidate for Smart App Control, then it will automatically be turned on, and will provide additional protection to your device beyond Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. Otherwise, Smart App Control will be unavailable and permanently turned off. If your device is unsupported or not a good candidate for Smart App Control, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will continue to help protect your device. 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Microsoft provides both a device-based speech recognition feature and cloud-based (online) speech recognition technologies.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Speech%20.%20Microsoft,(online)%20speech%20recognition%20technologies.","char_start":266463,"char_end":266596}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you use cloud-based speech recognition technologies from Microsoft, whether enabled by the Online speech recognition setting or when you interact with HoloLens or voice typing, Microsoft collects and uses your voice recordings to provide the speech recognition service by creating a text transcription of the spoken words in the voice data. Microsoft will not store, sample, or listen to your voice recordings without your permission. To learn more about how Microsoft manages your voice data, see  Speech recognition technologies .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20use,Speech%20recognition%20technologies%20.","char_start":267295,"char_end":267833}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can use device-based speech recognition without sending your voice data to Microsoft. However, Microsoft cloud-based speech recognition technologies provide more accurate recognition than the device-based speech recognition. When the online speech recognition setting is turned off, speech services that do not rely on the cloud and only use device-based recognition—like live captions, Narrator, or voice access—will still work and Microsoft won’t collect any voice data.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20use,collect%20any%20voice%20data.","char_start":267836,"char_end":268313}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Inking & Typing Personalization . Your typed and handwritten words are collected to provide you with a custom word list, better character recognition to help you type and write on your device, and text suggestions that appear as you type or write.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Inking%20%26%20Typing,you%20type%20or%20write.","char_start":271256,"char_end":271504}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Web note . Allows you to create ink and text annotations on the webpages you visit, and clip, save, or share them.\n Active reading . Allows you to create and manage reading lists, including websites or documents.\n Hub . Allows you to easily manage your reading lists, favorites, downloads, and history all in one area.\n Website Pin to Taskbar . Allows you to pin your favorite websites to the Windows taskbar. 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If Bing is your default search provider, we use this data as described in the  Bing  section of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20turn,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":277034,"char_end":277425}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Click to Do can run in partnership with Recall or as a stand-alone feature. Once started, you can use Click to Do to capture and analyze screenshots and identify the presence of text and images, then allowing you to take relevant actions for each. For instance, Click to Do can give you options to edit a screenshot image, or revise or rework text that it captures. Click to Do is unable to identify the content of the text or images identified within a screenshot, but you can use local AI and other tools to modify the content if you wish. Everything remains on your local device unless you make an explicit choice, like sending an image off to Bing for a search, asking Click to Do to provide a summary of text the user has selected (in which case it will be sent to Microsoft’s Azure AI cloud service), or using another local AI or other tool to modify a Click to Do screenshot.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Click%20to%20Do,Click%20to%20Do%20screenshot.","char_start":277491,"char_end":278374}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can keep track of your favorite places and recent map searches in the Maps app. Your favorite places and search history will be included as search suggestions. If you grant the Maps app access to your camera, you’ll be able to capture the location of where your photos took place – for instance, a photo of your car will also tell you where your car is parked. You can also share your location with other people in your contacts. If you're signed in with your Microsoft account, your favorite places, search history, and certain app settings will be synced across other devices and services. For more information, see the  Sync and backup settings  section of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20keep,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":283028,"char_end":283716}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The Photos legacy app also helps you organize, view, and share your photos and videos. However, if you are using the Photos legacy app, you may see other features that are not available in the newer version of the Photos app, including Collections, Albums, Video Editor and the People setting. The Collection tab displays photos and videos according to the date they are taken. The Albums tab helps you organize your photos and videos by location and common tags. The Video Editor allows you to edit, create, and share videos.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Photos%20legacy,create%2C%20and%20share%20videos.","char_start":286255,"char_end":286782}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" People app . The People app lets you see and interact with all your contacts in one place. When you add an account to the People app, your contacts from your account will be automatically added to the People app. You can add other accounts to the People app, including your social networks (such as Facebook and Twitter) and email accounts. When you add an account, we tell you what data the People app can import or sync with the particular service and let you choose what you want to add. Other apps you install may also sync data to the People app, including providing additional details to existing contacts. When you view a contact in the People app, information about your recent interactions with the contact (such as emails and calendar events, including from apps that the People app syncs data from) will be retrieved and displayed to you. 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When connected to Microsoft 365 (subscription required), users can seamlessly access their M365 calendar and contacts within the app. All user created content is automatically saved at the default save location in the document library for future reference. Journal lets you access photos library and the device camera and microphone so that you can add them to a workbook. Learn about Journal app  here  or visit  Microsoft Store  to learn more.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Journal%20is,Store%20to%20learn%20more.","char_start":291440,"char_end":292241}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The  Mobile plans  app helps you get online easily and in more places on your Windows 10 PC and 11 LTE devices. Upon signing up for a data plan on your device, it establishes a connection with the mobile operator, enabling you to complete purchases through the mobile operator’s online portal. You will need a supported SIM card in order to use this app. The Mobile Plan App will use your IMEI, IMSI, EID, ICCID, and Country (coarse location determined by Cellular Network ID or Wi-Fi Reverse IP) to determine which mobile operators are available in your area. The mobile operator may send notifications to users through the Mobile Plans App. This app uses your device’s capabilities such as its camera and microphone. 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With clipboard integration items copied from the Snipping Tool are also copied to your clipboard. If you enable clipboard history across devices, the copied content can be used seamlessly across different devices. Users can manage their clipboard and snipping preferences through the Windows settings. Visit  Microsoft Store  to learn more.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Snipping%20Tool,Store%20to%20learn%20more.","char_start":295087,"char_end":295859}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft Clipchamp  is a video editor designed to make video creation easy. 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Don’t engage in activity that violates the privacy of others.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ix.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20engage,the%20privacy%20of%20others.","char_start":10905,"char_end":10971}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The Xbox network is the online gaming and entertainment service from Microsoft that consists of software and enables online experiences across different platforms. This service lets you find and play games, view content, and connect with friends on Xbox and other gaming and social networks.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Xbox%20network,gaming%20and%20social%20networks.","char_start":302200,"char_end":302492}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox consoles are devices you can use to find and play games, movies, music, and other digital entertainment. When you sign in to Xbox experiences—in apps or on a console—we also assign a unique identifier to your device. When your Xbox console is connected to the internet, for instance, and you sign in to the console, we identify which console and which version of the console’s operating system you’re using.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20consoles%20are,operating%20system%20you%E2%80%99re%20using.","char_start":303154,"char_end":303567}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you sign in to use Xbox on another device capable of accessing the Xbox network, and that device includes a storage device (hard drive or memory unit), usage data will be stored on the storage device and sent to Microsoft the next time you sign in to Xbox, even if you’ve been playing offline.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20you%20sign,you%E2%80%99ve%20been%20playing%20offline.","char_start":304351,"char_end":304648}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Camera and Microphone . While using Xbox, players can use the device’s capabilities such as the microphone, camera and screen recording to improve their gaming experience. When an Xbox game is played in the Windows Game Bar, the camera and microphone may be used, including to read photos and videos and to capture and record screenshots.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Camera%20and%20Microphone,capture%20and%20record%20screenshots.","char_start":304982,"char_end":305321}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox diagnostic data . Diagnostic data has two categories: required and optional.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20diagnostic%20data,categories%3A%20required%20and%20optional.","char_start":305324,"char_end":305406}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Game captures . Any player in a multiplayer game session can record video (game clips) and capture screenshots of their view of the game play. Other players’ game clips and screenshots can capture your in-game character and gamertag during that session. If a player captures game clips and screenshots on a PC, the resulting game clips might also capture audio chat.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Game%20captures%20.,also%20capture%20audio%20chat.","char_start":305876,"char_end":306243}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" For example, your gamertag and scores that show on game leaderboards are considered public and cannot be hidden. For other data, you can adjust your privacy settings on consoles and at  Xbox.com  to limit or block what is shared with the public or with friends.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20For%20example%2C%20your,public%20or%20with%20friends.","char_start":307045,"char_end":307307}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Children and family . If you have kids who want to use the Xbox network, you can set up child and teen profiles for them once they have Microsoft accounts. Adult organizers in your Microsoft family group can change consent choices and online safety settings for child and teen profiles on  Xbox.com .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Children%20and%20family,profiles%20on%20Xbox.com%20.","char_start":309601,"char_end":309902}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about managing Xbox profiles, at  Xbox online safety and privacy settings .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,and%20privacy%20settings%20.","char_start":309983,"char_end":310070}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" For more information about Microsoft’s collection of data from children, including Xbox, please see the  Collection of data from children  section of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20For%20more%20information,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":310073,"char_end":310247}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about Kinect at  Xbox Kinect and Privacy .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,Kinect%20and%20Privacy%20.","char_start":312271,"char_end":312325}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We collect data about how you access and use Microsoft Store; the products you've viewed, purchased, or installed; the preferences you set for viewing apps in Microsoft Store; and any ratings, reviews, or problem reports you submit. Your Microsoft account is associated with your ratings and reviews; and if you write a review, the name and picture from your Microsoft account will be published with your review. Microsoft Store uses the region configured on your device to show relevant and eligible content and merchandising. Microsoft Store uses your device identifier to manage product rights tied to a specific device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20collect%20data,to%20a%20specific%20device.","char_start":312842,"char_end":313466}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Sideloaded apps and developer mode . Developer features such as the "developer mode" setting are intended for development use only. If you enable developer features, your device may become unreliable or unusable, and expose you to security risks. Downloading or otherwise acquiring apps from sources other than Microsoft Store, also known as "sideloading" apps, may make your device and personal data more vulnerable to attack or unexpected use by apps. Windows policies, notifications, permissions, and other features intended to help protect your privacy when apps access your data may not function as described in this statement for sideloaded apps or when developer features are enabled.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Sideloaded%20apps%20and,developer%20features%20are%20enabled.","char_start":315739,"char_end":316447}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Silverlight updates . Silverlight will periodically check a Microsoft server for updates to provide you with the latest features and improvements. A small file containing information about the latest Silverlight version will be downloaded to your computer and compared to your currently installed version. If a newer version is available, it will be downloaded and installed on your computer. You can turn off or configure updates in the Silverlight Configuration tool.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Silverlight%20updates%20.,the%20Silverlight%20Configuration%20tool.","char_start":319925,"char_end":320395}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Digital Rights Management . Silverlight uses Microsoft Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to help protect the rights of content owners. If you access DRM-protected content (such as music or video) with Silverlight, it will request media usage rights from a rights server on the Internet. In order to provide a seamless playback experience, you will not be prompted before Silverlight sends the request to the rights server. When requesting media usage rights, Silverlight will provide the rights server with an ID for the DRM-protected content file and basic data about your device, including data about the DRM components on your device such as their revision and security levels, and a unique identifier for your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Digital%20Rights%20Management,identifier%20for%20your%20device.","char_start":320398,"char_end":321129}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Windows Mixed Reality allows you to enable a virtual reality experience that immerses you in apps and games. Mixed Reality uses a compatible headset’s camera, microphone, and infrared sensors to enable motions and voice to be used to control gameplay and to navigate apps and games.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20Mixed%20Reality,navigate%20apps%20and%20games.","char_start":321898,"char_end":322181}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft collects diagnostic data to solve problems and to keep Mixed Reality running on Windows up to date, secure, and operating properly. Diagnostic data also helps us improve Mixed Reality and related Microsoft products and services depending on the diagnostic data settings you’ve chosen for your device.  Learn more about Windows diagnostic data .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20collects%20diagnostic,Windows%20diagnostic%20data%20.","char_start":322184,"char_end":322539}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" e. Service Notifications. When there’s something we need to tell you about a Service you use, we’ll send you Service notifications. If you gave us your email address or phone number in connection with your Microsoft account, then we may send Service notifications to you via email or via SMS (text message), including to verify your identity before registering your mobile phone number and verifying your purchases. We may also send you Service notifications by other means (for example by in-product messages). Data or messaging rates may apply when receiving notifications via SMS. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20e.%20Service%20Notifications.,notifications%20via%20SMS.%20","char_start":19805,"char_end":20390}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Your privacy is important to us. Please read the \r\n Microsoft Privacy Statement (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839) \r\n (the " Privacy Statement ") as it describes the types of data we collect from you and your devices (" Data "), how we use your Data, and the legal bases we have to process your Data. The Privacy Statement also describes how Microsoft uses your content, \r\n which is your communications with others; postings submitted by you to Microsoft via the Services; and the files, photos, documents, audio, digital works, livestreams and videos that you upload,\r\n store, broadcast, create, generate, or share through the Services or inputs that you submit in order to generate content (" Your Content "). Where processing is based on consent and to the extent permitted by law, \r\n by agreeing to these Terms, you consent to Microsoft’s collection, use and disclosure of Your Content and Data as described in the Privacy Statement.","caution":"Agreeing to these Terms constitutes consent to collection, use, and disclosure of Your Content and Data (including AI inputs/outputs) as described in the Privacy Statement. 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Any such email comes from Microsoft; we do not share your email \r\n address with publishers of applications or other Digital Goods you acquire through the Store","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=If%20you%20rate%20or,acquire%20through%20the%20Store","char_start":52800,"char_end":53146}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft uses the data we collect to provide you rich, interactive experiences. 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When you create your child’s Xbox profile you consent to Microsoft collecting, using, and sharing information based on their privacy and communication settings on the Xbox online network. Your child’s privacy and communication settings are defaulted to the most restrictive.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20collect%20limited,to%20the%20most%20restrictive.","char_start":85397,"char_end":85887}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Bing.  If you are signed into Bing, you can view and clear your stored search and chat history on your  privacy dashboard . If you are not signed into Bing, you can view and clear stored search history associated to your device in your  Bing settings .\n Microsoft account.  If you wish to access, edit, or remove the profile information and payment information in your Microsoft account, change your password, add security information or close your account, you can do so by visiting the  Microsoft account website .\n If you have a  Microsoft Developer Network  (MSDN) public profile, you can access and edit your data by signing in at  MSDN forum .\n Microsoft privacy dashboard . You can control some of the data Microsoft processes through your use of a Microsoft account on the  Microsoft privacy dashboard . 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As part of providing these features, Microsoft collects performance usage and device data, including information about the hardware capabilities of your mobile and Windows devices. 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We also use this data to offer a range of other features, such as emoji predictions.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Microsoft%20SwiftKey,such%20as%20emoji%20predictions.","char_start":207890,"char_end":208256}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you choose, cameras can be used to sign you in automatically using your iris. To do this, HoloLens takes an image of your iris and measures distances between key points to create and store a numeric value that represents only you. This data stays on the HoloLens and is not shared with anyone, and you can choose to delete this data from your HoloLens at any time.\n HoloLens also detects hand gestures intended for system interactions (such as menu navigation, pan/zoom, and scroll). This data is processed on your HoloLens device and is not stored.\n HoloLens derives tracking points based on your environment which allows it to understand surfaces in space and allows you to place digital assets on them. There are no images associated with this environmental data and it is stored locally on the HoloLens device. You can choose to delete this data from your HoloLens at any time.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20you%20choose%2C,HoloLens%20at%20any%20time.","char_start":149815,"char_end":150700}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Weather Notifications . Microsoft Launcher allows you to receive the latest and most important weather changes on your home screen with MSN Weather. 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If you choose to share a photo or video, any embedded data will be accessible to the people and services you share with. Once enabled, you can always disable the Camera app's access to your location by turning off all access to the location service in your device's Settings menu or turning off the Camera app's access to the location service.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Camera%20app%20.,to%20the%20location%20service.","char_start":283719,"char_end":284338}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" See  Required service data  for more information.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20See%C2%A0%20Required%20service%20data%20%C2%A0for%20more%20information.","char_start":158239,"char_end":158289}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Get Help may suggest you run a Diagnostic. If you consent, diagnostic data is handled in accordance with the  Diagnostics  section.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Get%20Help%20may,with%20the%20Diagnostics%20section.","char_start":238524,"char_end":238656}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Control the use of your data for personalized advertising from Microsoft by visiting our  opt-out page .\n Choose whether you wish to receive promotional emails, SMS messages, telephone calls, and postal mail from Microsoft by visiting our privacy support and requests page.\n Access and clear some of your data through the  Microsoft privacy dashboard .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Control%20the%20use,Microsoft%20privacy%20dashboard%20.","char_start":38104,"char_end":38457}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox data viewable by others . When your child is using the Xbox network, their online presence (which can be set to “appear offline” or “blocked”), gamertag, game play statistics, and achievements are visible to other players on the network. Depending on how you set your child’s Xbox safety settings, they might share information when playing or communicating with others on the Xbox network.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20data%20viewable,on%20the%20Xbox%20network.","char_start":88408,"char_end":88803}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Sources of personal data: Interactions with users and organizations that represent users\n Purposes of Processing (Collection and Disclosure to Third Parties): Provide our products; safety; and help, secure, and troubleshoot","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Sources%20of%20personal,help%2C%20secure%2C%20and%20troubleshoot","char_start":111436,"char_end":111660}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Payment data . Data to process payments, such as your payment instrument number (such as a credit card number) and the security code associated with your payment instrument.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Payment%20data%20.,with%20your%20payment%20instrument.","char_start":9494,"char_end":9668}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Voice access . Windows enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, voice access supports scenarios like opening and switching between apps, browsing the web, and reading and authoring mail. Voice access leverages modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and is supported without an internet connection. When a user invokes voice access it uses the device microphone.  Learn more about voice access .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Voice%20access%20.,about%20voice%20access%20.","char_start":270739,"char_end":271253}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"In some cases, your ability to access or control your personal data will be limited, as required or permitted by applicable law.","caution":"Platform reserves right to limit user access or control over personal data citing legal permissions, which could be broadly interpreted.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=In%20some%20cases%2C%20your,permitted%20by%20applicable%20law.","char_start":36426,"char_end":36554}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"low","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"We use data we collect to develop product updates and security patches. For example, we may use information about your device’s capabilities, such as available memory, to provide you a software update or security patch.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=We%20use%20data%20we,update%20or%20security%20patch.","char_start":26503,"char_end":26722}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps protect you when using our services by identifying threats to you, your device, and your passwords. These threats might include potentially unsafe apps or web content that Microsoft Defender SmartScreen discovers while checking websites you visit, files you download, and apps you install and run. When Microsoft Defender SmartScreen checks web and app content, data about the content and your device is sent to Microsoft, including the full web address of the content. When additional analysis is needed to identify security threats, information about the suspicious website or app—such as content displayed, sounds played, and application memory—may be sent to Microsoft. This data will only be used for security purposes in detecting, protecting against, and responding to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, or other malicious, deceptive, or illegal activities. If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen detects that content is potentially unsafe, you will see a warning in place of the content. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen can be turned on or off in the Windows Security app.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Defender%20SmartScreen,the%20Windows%20Security%20app.","char_start":262376,"char_end":263496}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft Edge is the default web browser for Windows. Internet Explorer, the legacy browser from Microsoft, is also available in Windows. Whenever you use a web browser to access the internet, data about your device ("standard device data") is sent to the websites you visit and online services you use. Standard device data includes your device's IP address, browser type and language, access times, and referring website addresses. This data might be logged on those websites' web servers. Which data is logged and how that data is used depends on the privacy practices of the websites you visit and web services you use. Additionally, Microsoft Edge sends a unique browser ID to certain websites to enable us to develop aggregate data used to improve browser features and services.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Edge%20is,browser%20features%20and%20services.","char_start":273621,"char_end":274415}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Xbox 360 . This Xbox console collects limited required diagnostic data to keep your console functioning as expected while using a console connected to the Xbox network.\n Kinect . The Kinect sensor is a combination of camera, microphone, and infrared sensor that can enable motions and voice to be used to control gameplay. For example: If you choose, the camera can be used to sign you in to the Xbox network automatically using facial recognition. This data stays on the console and is not shared with anyone, and you can choose to delete this data from your console at any time.\n For game play, Kinect will map distances between your body's joints to create a stick figure representation of you that helps Kinect enable play.\n The Kinect microphone can enable voice chat between players during play. The microphone also enables voice commands for control of the console, game, or app, or to enter search terms.\n The Kinect sensor can also be used for audio and video communications.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Xbox%20360%20.,audio%20and%20video%20communications.","char_start":311282,"char_end":312267}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you submit feedback to Microsoft about a problem or add more details to a problem, diagnostic data will be sent to Microsoft to improve Microsoft products and services. Depending on your Diagnostic data settings in the  Diagnostics & feedback  section of the Windows settings, Feedback Hub will either send diagnostic data automatically or you will have the option to send it to Microsoft at the time you provide feedback. Based on the category chosen when submitting feedback, there may be additional personal data collected that helps to further troubleshoot issues; for example, location related information when submitting feedback about location services or gaze related information when submitting feedback on Mixed Reality. Microsoft may also share your feedback along with the data collected when you submit your feedback with Microsoft partners (such as a device manufacturer, or firmware developer) to help them troubleshoot products and services that work with Windows and other Microsoft products and services.  Learn more about diagnostic data in Windows .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20submit,data%20in%20Windows%20.","char_start":236804,"char_end":237879}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you seek to activate a cellular data plan from a third-party mobile operator for your Windows device through the Settings app in Windows, the mobile operator's website may request access to your device and SIM card identifiers. With your consent, the Settings app may share the specific identifiers with the operator’s website.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20seek,with%20the%20operator%E2%80%99s%20website.","char_start":221957,"char_end":222290}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" In addition to placing web beacons on our own websites, we sometimes work with other companies to place our web beacons on their websites or in their advertisements. This helps us to, for example, develop statistics on how often clicking on an advertisement on a Microsoft website results in a purchase or other action on the advertiser's website. It also allows us to understand your activity on the website of a Microsoft partner in connection with your use of a Microsoft product or service.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20In%20addition%20to,Microsoft%20product%20or%20service.","char_start":61837,"char_end":62332}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Search suggestions . For the search suggestions feature, the characters that you type into a Bing-powered experience (such as search and site suggestions in the Microsoft Edge browser) to conduct a search and what you click on will be sent to Microsoft. This allows us to provide you with relevant suggestions as you type your searches. To turn this feature on or off, while using Bing Search, go to  Bing Settings . There are other methods to control this feature in other Bing-powered experiences, such as the Microsoft Edge browser. Search Suggestions cannot be turned off in the search box in Windows 10 and Windows 11. 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To enrich your experience when you play content in your library, Windows Media Player Legacy displays related media information, such as album title, song titles, album art, artist, and composer. To augment your media information, Windows Media Player Legacy will send a request to Microsoft which contains standard computer information, an identifier for the media content, and the media information already contained in your Windows Media Player Legacy library (including information you may have edited or entered yourself) so that Microsoft can recognize the track and then return additional information that is available.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20Media%20Player,information%20that%20is%20available.","char_start":298582,"char_end":299475}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft Edge allows you to capture and save content on your device, such as:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Edge%20allows,your%20device%2C%20such%20as%3A","char_start":274656,"char_end":274735}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Copilot search . Bing now includes an AI-enhanced web search functionality, Copilot Search, which supports users by reviewing and summarizing search results from across the web, and sparking creativity by helping users create content. Copilot Search’s use and collection of personal data is consistent with Bing’s core web search offering as described in this section. Learn more about Copilot Search  here .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Copilot%20search%20.,Copilot%20Search%20here%20.","char_start":190609,"char_end":191018}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We also use the data to operate our business, which includes analyzing our performance, meeting our legal obligations, developing our workforce, and doing research.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20also%20use,workforce%2C%20and%20doing%20research.","char_start":17448,"char_end":17613}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Content . Content of your files and communications you input, upload, receive, create, and control. For example, if you transmit a file using Teams to another Teams user, we need to collect the content of that file to display it to you and the other user. If you receive an email using Outlook.com, we need to collect the content of that email to deliver it to your inbox, display it to you, enable you to reply to it, and store it for you until you choose to delete it. 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For Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and later, this information is provided when you have enabled optional diagnostic data. For details, see the Windows Diagnostics section of the privacy statement. 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When you click on the microphone button located inside the Search input box within the Recall window, it starts listening to what’s said and enters it into the Search box. The microphone remains in use until you pause your speech, at which point it is turned off until you explicitly press the microphone button again. All the matches from the search will be highlighted in the results. The audio captured by the microphone is not transmitted off your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Recall%20also%20allows,transmitted%20off%20your%20device.","char_start":279875,"char_end":280459}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Required . 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Experiences that allow you to search and download online content including templates, images, 3D models, videos, and reference materials to enhance your documents. 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For the Translate feature in Microsoft 365 apps, see the  Productivity and communications products  section of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Separate%20from%20Microsoft,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":207308,"char_end":207851}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can turn off online speech recognition at any time. This will stop any apps that rely on the Online speech recognition setting from sending your voice data to Microsoft. If you are using a HoloLens or Windows Mixed Reality headset, you can also turn off device-based speech recognition at any time. 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If you are using Microsoft Family Safety in Windows, see the  Windows security and safety features section  of the Privacy Statement for additional information.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Family%20Safety,Statement%20for%20additional%20information.","char_start":162128,"char_end":162692}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Required . The minimum data necessary to help keep apps secure, up to date, and performing as expected on the device it’s installed on.\n Optional . Additional data that helps us make product improvements and provides enhanced information to help us detect, diagnose, and remediate issues.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Required%20.%20The,diagnose%2C%20and%20remediate%20issues.","char_start":154211,"char_end":154500}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you have a Microsoft account, you can exercise your rights through the Microsoft privacy dashboard , which requires you to log in to your Microsoft account. If you have an additional request or questions after using the dashboard, you may contact Microsoft at the address in the How to contact us section, visit our privacy support and requests page, or call our US toll free number +1 (844) 931 2038. If you do not have an account, you may exercise your rights by contacting us as described above. To further protect your personal data, we may ask for additional information, such as your country of residence, email address, and phone number to validate your identity and request before honoring the request.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20you%20have,before%20honoring%20the%20request.","char_start":107200,"char_end":107918}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" TOptOut . Records your decision not to receive interest-based advertising delivered by Microsoft. Where required, we place this cookie by default and remove it when you consent to interest-based advertising.\n ApplicationGatewayAffinity and ApplicationGatewayAffinityCORS .  These session cookies are used for load balancing purposes and to ensure requests for a user session are handled by the same server.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20TOptOut%20.%20Records,by%20the%20same%20server.","char_start":55936,"char_end":56343}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Analytics cookies. We allow third parties to use analytics cookies to understand how you use our websites so we can make them better and the third parties can develop and improve their products, which they may use on websites that are not owned or operated by Microsoft.","caution":"Third-party analytics providers can use data gathered on Microsoft sites to improve their own products on non-Microsoft properties.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Analytics%20cookies.%20We%20allow,or%20operated%20by%20Microsoft.","char_start":57675,"char_end":57945}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Managing child settings . 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We will not knowingly ask children under that age to provide more data than is required to provide for the product.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20For%20users%20under,provide%20for%20the%20product.","char_start":77577,"char_end":78015}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Contacts sync – iPhone.  Phone Link allows you to sync your contacts from your iPhone to access them for messaging and calling. You can enable this feature by going into Bluetooth settings on your iPhone and toggle on Sync Contacts under your PC name after connecting your iPhone to Phone Link. 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Standard device data includes your device's IP address, browser type and language, access times, and referring website addresses. This data might be logged on those websites' or online services’ web servers. Which data is logged and how that data is used depends on the privacy practices of the websites you visit and web services you use. Certain features in Microsoft Edge, such as when you open a new tab in the browser, connect you to Microsoft Start Content and your experiences with such content is covered by the Microsoft Start section of this privacy statement. Additionally, Microsoft Edge sends a unique browser ID to certain websites to enable us to develop aggregate data used to improve browser features and services.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Whenever%20you%20use,browser%20features%20and%20services.","char_start":196027,"char_end":196933}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Product-specific sections below describe data collection practices applicable to use of those products.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Product-specific%20sections%20below,use%20of%20those%20products.","char_start":16642,"char_end":16746}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Interest-based advertising . Microsoft uses cookies to collect data about your online activity and identify your interests so that we can provide advertising that is most relevant to you. You can opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from Microsoft as described in the  How to access and control your personal data  section of this privacy statement.","caution":"Microsoft collects online activity data for interest-based advertising; opt-out is available but not the default.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Interest-based%20advertising%20.%20Microsoft,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":52845,"char_end":53205}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Microsoft uses the data we collect to provide you with rich, interactive experiences. In particular, we use data to:\n\r\n Provide our products, which includes updating, securing, and troubleshooting, as well as providing support. It also includes sharing data, when it is required to provide the service or carry out the transactions you request.\n Improve and develop our products.\n Personalize our products and make recommendations.\n Advertise and market to you, which includes sending promotional communications, targeting advertising, and presenting you with relevant offers","caution":"User data is used for advertising and marketing, including targeted advertising. 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You should direct your privacy inquiries, including any requests to exercise your data protection rights, to your organization’s administrator. When you use social features in Microsoft products, other users in your network may see some of your activity. To learn more about the social features and other functionality, please review documentation or help content specific to the Microsoft product. 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When you are asked to provide personal data, you can decline. Many of our products require some personal data to operate and provide you with a service. If you choose not to provide data required to operate and provide you with a product or feature, you cannot use that product or feature. Likewise, where we need to collect personal data by law or to enter into or carry out a contract with you, and you do not provide the data, we will not be able to enter into the contract; or if this relates to an existing product you’re using, we may have to suspend or cancel it. We will notify you if this is the case at the time. 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The diagnostic data options for the core Surface Duo experience are configured when you initially set up your Surface Duo and can be changed in the Surface Duo’s Settings under the Diagnostic Data section.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20apps%20included,the%20Diagnostic%20Data%20section.","char_start":187477,"char_end":187730}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Bot usage data . Interactions with bots and skills available through Microsoft products, including bots and skills provided by third parties.","caution":"Interactions with third-party bots on Microsoft platforms are collected by Microsoft, not just by the third-party bot provider.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Bot%20usage%20data%20.,provided%20by%20third%20parties.","char_start":11698,"char_end":11839}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Provide our products, which includes updating, securing, and troubleshooting, as well as providing support. 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Skype Manager lets you manage a group’s (such as your family’s) Skype usage from one central place. When you set up a group, you will be the Skype Manager Administrator and can see the patterns of usage, including detailed information, like traffic data and details of purchases, of other members of the group who have consented to such access. If you add information like your name, other people in the group will be able to see it. 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When you click on the microphone button, Click to Do starts listening to what’s said, which is entered into the Search box, and will highlight all the matches from the search. The audio captured by the microphone is not transmitted off your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Click%20to%20Do,transmitted%20off%20your%20device.","char_start":278377,"char_end":278725}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Once parental consent or authorization is granted, the child's account is treated much like any other account. The child can access communication services, like Outlook and Teams, and can freely communicate and share data with other users of all ages.  Learn more about parental consent and Microsoft child accounts .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Once%20parental%20consent,Microsoft%20child%20accounts%20.","char_start":79854,"char_end":80172}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Personal data associated with your Microsoft account includes credentials, name and contact data, payment data, device and usage data, your contacts, information about your activities, and your interests and favorites. 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When signed into Microsoft Edge using your Microsoft personal account or work or school account, Microsoft Edge will sync your browser data saved on your device across other signed-in devices. You may choose which browser data to sync, including your favorites, browsing history, extensions and associated data, settings, open tabs, autofill form entries (such as your name, address, and phone number), passwords, payment information, and other data types as they become available. If you choose to sync extensions that you acquired from third-party web stores, a copy of those extensions will be downloaded directly from those web stores on your synced device(s). If you have turned on Password Monitor, your saved credentials are hashed, encrypted and sent to Microsoft’s Password Monitor service to warn you if your credentials were detected as part of a malicious attack or a breach. Microsoft does not retain this data after the check is complete. 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Your first and last name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar contact data.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Name%20and%20contact,other%20similar%20contact%20data.","char_start":9147,"char_end":9274}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"high","confidence":"high","tier":"Enterprise","verified":true,"quote":"Control and administer your Microsoft product and product account, including controlling privacy-related settings of the product or product account.\n Access and process your data, including the interaction data, diagnostic data, and the contents of your communications and files associated with your Microsoft product and product accounts.","caution":"Organizational administrators can access and process all user data including communications and file contents, with no apparent limitation on scope.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Control%20and%20administer%20your,product%20and%20product%20accounts.","char_start":64729,"char_end":65068}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If your organization, such as your employer, school, or service provider, provides you with access to and is administering your use of Microsoft products, contact your organization to learn more about how to access and control your personal data.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20your%20organization%2C,control%20your%20personal%20data.","char_start":40154,"char_end":40401}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Maps app . The Maps app provides location-based services and uses Bing services to process your searches within the Maps app. When the Maps app has access to your location, and you have enabled location-based services in Windows, when you use the “@” key to initiate a search in supported text boxes in Windows apps, Bing services collects the text you type after the “@” key to provide location-based suggestions. To learn more about these Bing-powered experiences, see the  Bing  section of this privacy statement. When the Maps app has access to your location, even when the app is not in use, Microsoft may collect de-identified location data from your device to improve Microsoft services. You can disable the Maps app's access to your location by turning off the location service or turning off the Maps app's access to the location service.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Maps%20app%20.,to%20the%20location%20service.","char_start":282169,"char_end":283025}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" This section applies to the consumer offering of Teams; if you are using Teams with a school or work account, see the  Enterprise and developer products  of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20This%20section%20applies,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":167286,"char_end":167467}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can also use the  Xbox Family Settings  app to manage your child’s experience on the Xbox Network including: spending for Microsoft and Xbox stores, viewing your child’s Xbox activity, and setting age ratings and the amount of screen time. Xbox-specific Family Safety settings will apply on Xbox console or via Xbox on PC or mobile device but may not be applied on other platforms.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20also,applied%20on%20other%20platforms.","char_start":92395,"char_end":92781}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" As mentioned above, where required, we obtain your consent before placing or using optional cookies that are not (i) strictly necessary to provide the website; or (ii) for the purpose of facilitating a communication. We separate these optional cookies by purpose, such as for advertising and social media purposes. You may consent to certain categories of optional cookies and not others. You also may adjust your choices by clicking “Manage cookies” in the footer of the website or through the settings made available on the website. Certain features of Microsoft products depend on cookies. If you choose to block cookies, you cannot sign in or use some of those features, and preferences that are dependent on cookies will be lost. 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During playback of streaming media, Windows Media Player Legacy will send a log to the streaming media server or other web server(s) if the streaming media server requests it. The log includes such details as: connection time, IP address, operating system version, Windows Media Player Legacy version, Player identification number (Player ID), date, and protocol. 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Updates and patches are intended to maximize your experience with our products, help you protect the privacy and security of your data, provide new features, and evaluate whether your device is ready to process such updates.\n Promotional communications . We use data we collect to deliver promotional communications. You can sign up for email subscriptions and choose whether you wish to receive promotional communications from Microsoft by email, SMS, physical mail, and telephone. If you consent to receiving marketing communications to a phone number you provide us, we may contact you for marketing purposes using an auto-dialer and/or artificial/prerecorded voice, which may be generated using artificial intelligence. For information about managing your contact data, email subscriptions, and promotional communications, see the  How to access and control your personal data  section of this privacy statement.\n Relevant offers . 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Additionally, Focus Sessions supports connecting to Spotify accounts to listen to ambient audio to help users focus. Visit  Microsoft Store  to learn more.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Clock%20app,Store%20to%20learn%20more.","char_start":290965,"char_end":291437}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" This section applies to the Microsoft Family Safety M365 product, which allows a family group to connect through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. Please carefully review the information at  Microsoft Family Safety  if choosing to create or join a family group.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20This%20section%20applies,join%20a%20family%20group.","char_start":161822,"char_end":162125}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Demographic data . Data about you such as your age, gender, country, and preferred language.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Demographic%20data%20.,country%2C%20and%20preferred%20language.","char_start":9398,"char_end":9491}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Find my device . The Find my device feature allows an administrator of a Windows device to find the location of that device from account.microsoft.com/devices. To enable Find my device, an administrator needs to be signed in with a Microsoft account and have the location setting enabled. This feature will work even if other users have denied access to location for all their apps. 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Feedback Hub determines the apps installed in your device through public APIs. Additionally, for HoloLens, Feedback Hub uses your camera and microphone when you choose to share surroundings and audio input. It also uses picture and document library to access screenshots and screen recordings that you attach for sending as part of feedback.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Feedback%20Hub%20provides,as%20part%20of%20feedback.","char_start":235498,"char_end":236089}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android . Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android devices collects data necessary to provide features you request in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft also collects required diagnostic data to solve problems and to keep Microsoft Edge up to date, secure, and operating properly. 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We will not knowingly ask children under that age to provide more data than is required to provide for the product.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20For%20users%20under,provide%20for%20the%20product.","char_start":79413,"char_end":79851}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Teams calendar.  You can also choose to sync your Teams calendar with calendars from third-party providers. You can stop syncing your Teams calendar anytime by removing a third-party account from Teams. If you have consented to use third-party data on other Microsoft apps and services, please note that removing this third-party account data in Teams may impact your experiences on other Microsoft apps and services.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Teams%20calendar.%20You,Microsoft%20apps%20and%20services.","char_start":172038,"char_end":172456}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can sign into Feedback Hub using either your personal Microsoft account or an account provided by your organization (such as your employer or school) that you use to sign into Microsoft products. Signing in with your work or school account allows you to submit feedback to Microsoft in association with your organization. Any feedback you provide whether using your work or school account or personal Microsoft account may be publicly viewable depending on the settings configured by your organization’s administrators. Additionally, if feedback is provided using your work or school account, your feedback can be viewed through the Feedback Hub or via admin center by your organization’s administrators.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20sign,by%20your%20organization%E2%80%99s%20administrators.","char_start":236092,"char_end":236801}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more about Microsoft Edge, browsing data, and privacy .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20about,data%2C%20and%20privacy%20.","char_start":204116,"char_end":204178}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Live captions transcribe audio to help with the comprehension of spoken content. 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Many apps you install from the Microsoft Store are designed to take advantage of specific hardware and software features of your device. An app's use of certain hardware and software features may give the app or its related service access to your data. For example, a photo editing app might access your device's camera to let you take a new photo or access photos or videos stored on your device for editing, and a restaurant guide might use your location to provide nearby recommendations. Information about the features that an app uses is provided on the app's product description page in Microsoft Store. Many of the features that Microsoft Store apps use can be turned on or off through your device’s privacy settings. In Windows, in many cases, you can choose which apps can use a particular feature. Go to  Start > Settings > Privacy or Privacy & Security , select the feature (for example, Calendar), and then select which app permissions are on or off. 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Data about your device and the product and features you use, including information about your hardware and software, how our products perform, as well as your settings. For example: Payment and account history . Data about the items you purchase and activities associated with your account.\n Browse history . Data about the webpages you visit.\n Device, connectivity, and configuration data . Data about your device, your device configuration, and nearby networks. For example, data about the operating systems and other software installed on your device, including product keys. In addition, IP address, device identifiers (such as the IMEI number for phones), regional and language settings, and information about WLAN access points near your device.\n Error reports and performance data . Data about the performance of the products and any problems you experience, including error reports. Error reports (sometimes called “crash dumps”) can include details of the software or hardware related to an error, contents of files opened when an error occurred, and data about other software on your device.\n Troubleshooting and help data . Data you provide when you contact Microsoft for help, such as the products you use, and other details that help us provide support. For example, contact or authentication data, the content of your chats and other communications with Microsoft, data about the condition of your device, and the products you use related to your help inquiry. When you contact us, such as for customer support, phone conversations or chat sessions with our representatives may be monitored and recorded.\n Bot usage data . Interactions with bots and skills available through Microsoft products, including bots and skills provided by third parties.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Device%20and%20usage,provided%20by%20third%20parties.","char_start":10053,"char_end":11839}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Not all personal data processed by Microsoft can be accessed or controlled via the tools above. 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Turning off connected experiences will also turn off additional experiences, such as document co-authoring and online file storage. But even if you use this privacy setting to turn off connected experiences, certain functionality will remain available, such as syncing your mailbox in Outlook, as well as essential services described below. These controls are not available when using Microsoft 365 for the web, since you will already be cloud-connected. For more information about accessing these controls, see  Account Privacy Settings. 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To activate this feature, you must enable certain permissions on both your Windows device and Android phone, such as call logs access and permission to make phone calls from your PC. These permissions can be revoked at any time under the Phone Link Settings page on your Windows device and your Android phone's settings. Only calls received and dialed within the last 30 days are visible under call logs on your Windows device. These call details are temporarily stored on your Windows device. 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You have the right to (i) know what personal data we collect, use, disclose, “share”, and sell, (ii) delete your personal data, (iii) correct your personal data, (iv) restrict the use and disclosure of your sensitive data, (v) receive a copy of your personal data, and (vi) opt-out of “sharing” your personal data with third parties for personalized advertising purposes on third party sites. You may have the right to know how we may provide your data to certain third parties (if any). You can make these requests yourself or through an authorized agent. If you use an authorized agent, we provide your agent with detailed guidance on how to exercise your privacy rights. 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Accounts that require parental consent to be created are automatically included as part of the family group of the individual who provided the consent for account creation. For child accounts that do not require parental consent to be created (e.g., for children who are over the age at which parental consent is legally required), the parent or guardian may still use a family group, but must add the child account to their family group after the account is created. 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You provide some of this data directly, such as when you create a Microsoft account, administer your organization’s licensing account, submit a search query to Bing, register for a Microsoft event, upload a document to OneDrive, sign up for Microsoft 365, or contact us for support. We get some of it by collecting data about your interactions, use, and experience with our products and communications. 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To help protect your privacy, we do not use the data collected through the Bing Experience Improvement Program to identify or contact you or target advertising to you. You can turn off the Bing Experience Improvement Program at any time in the Bing Desktop or Bing Toolbar settings. Finally, we delete the information collected through the Bing Experience Improvement Program after 18 months.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Bing%20experience%20improvement,Program%20after%2018%20months.","char_start":191722,"char_end":192474}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Administrator Data . 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As long as the Teams user continues to be active on Teams on their device and continues to enable contact syncing with the applicable device or service, your information will be stored on our servers, and we will periodically process your information as a part of the Teams user’s contact syncing experience to check whether you have subsequently joined Teams.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Notice%20to%20non-user,have%20subsequently%20joined%20Teams.","char_start":170183,"char_end":170912}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Subscription and purchase history.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Subscription%20and%20purchase%20history.","char_start":231538,"char_end":231573}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you represent an organization, such as a business or school, that utilizes Enterprise and Developer Products from Microsoft, please see the  Enterprise and developer products  section of this privacy statement to learn how we process your data. 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Based on your request, PC Manager will scan your device, and allows you to delete unneeded or temporary documents, optimize cache, stop or recover from unauthorized changes, or use other features such as health check, one-click boost, storage clean-up, file and pop-up management, and protection of your default settings.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20PC%20Manager,of%20your%20default%20settings.","char_start":293005,"char_end":293443}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Optional diagnostic data  includes more detailed information about your device and its settings, capabilities, and device health. Optional diagnostic data may also include data about the websites you browse, device activity (also sometimes referred to as usage), and enhanced error reporting that helps Microsoft to fix and improve products and services for all users. When you choose to send Optional diagnostic data, Required diagnostic data will always be included, and we collect the following additional information:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Optional%20diagnostic%20data,the%20following%20additional%20information%3A","char_start":225343,"char_end":225865}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The other Microsoft apps on your Surface Duo may prompt you to enable functionality to enable the full experience of the app or you may be asked to allow optional diagnostic data collection. You can change the settings for these apps in the Surface Duo Settings under the app name. More information about these apps is available in the  Productivity and communications products  and  Search and Browse  sections of this Privacy Statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20other%20Microsoft,of%20this%20Privacy%20Statement.","char_start":187733,"char_end":188172}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We offer various means for you to control your personal data that Microsoft has obtained, and to exercise your data protection rights. You can do so by contacting Microsoft at our  privacy support and requests  page or the information above, or by using the various tools we provide. 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In those instances, and unless allowed under applicable law, we will maintain such information in a de-identified state, and will not try to re-identify the individual to whom the de-identified data relates.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20De-Identified%20Data%20.,the%20de-identified%20data%20relates.","char_start":117699,"char_end":118125}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" For Microsoft products provided by your K-12 school, including Microsoft 365 Education, Microsoft will:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20For%20Microsoft%20products,365%20Education%2C%20Microsoft%20will%3A","char_start":67239,"char_end":67343}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Diagnostic data . Surface Duo collects diagnostic data to solve problems and to keep the core Surface Duo experience up to date, secure, and operating properly. This data also helps us improve Surface Duo and related Microsoft products and services. The data does not include your user name, email address, or the content of your files. There are two levels of diagnostic data: Required diagnostic data and Optional diagnostic data.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Diagnostic%20data%20.,and%20Optional%20diagnostic%20data.","char_start":185915,"char_end":186348}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Local Software and Diagnostic Data . Some Online Services may require, or may be enhanced by, the installation of local software (e.g., agents, device management applications). The local software may collect Diagnostic Data (as defined in the  Products and Services DPA ) about the use and performance of that software. 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If you delete the cookies on your device, you need to opt out again.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20learn%20more,to%20opt%20out%20again.","char_start":125572,"char_end":125980}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Some Microsoft browser information saved on your device will be synced across other devices when you sign in with your Microsoft account so you can access your data on all your signed-in browsers across your devices. For instance, in Internet Explorer, this information includes your browsing history and favorites; and in Microsoft Edge, it includes your favorites, reading lists, autofill form entries (such as your name, address, and phone number), and may include data for extensions that you have installed. As an example, if you sync your Microsoft Edge reading list across devices, copies of the content you choose to save to your reading list will be sent to each synced device for later viewing. You can disable syncing in Internet Explorer by going to  Start  >  Settings  >  Accounts  >  Sync your settings . (For more information, see the  Sync settings  section of this privacy statement.) 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For example, to build, train, and improve the accuracy of our automated methods of processing (including artificial intelligence or AI), we manually review some of the output produced by the automated methods against the underlying data.","caution":"Human reviewers may access user inputs and AI outputs. Users submitting sensitive, confidential, or proprietary content should be aware their content could be seen by Microsoft employees.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Our%20processing%20of%20personal,against%20the%20underlying%20data.","char_start":17929,"char_end":18363}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Mail and Calendar app . The Mail and Calendar app allows you to connect all your email, calendars, and files in one place, including those from third-party email and file storage providers. The app provides location-based services, such as weather information in your calendar, but you can disable the app’s use of your location. When you add an account to the Mail and Calendar app, your email, calendar items, files, contacts, and other settings from your account will automatically sync to your device and to Microsoft servers. At any time, you can remove an account or make changes to the data that’s synced from your account. To configure an account, you must provide the app with the account credentials (such as user name and password), which will be sent over the internet to the third-party provider’s server. The app will first attempt to use a secure (SSL) connection to configure your account but will send this information unencrypted if your email provider does not support SSL. If you add an account provided by an organization (such as a company email address), the owner of the organizational domain can implement certain policies and controls (for example, multi-factor authentication or the ability to remotely wipe data from your device) that may affect your use of the app. This app uses your device capabilities such as location, camera. Please visit  Microsoft Store  to learn more.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Mail%20and%20Calendar,Store%20to%20learn%20more.","char_start":289067,"char_end":290473}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Inking and typing Recognition . You also can choose to help Microsoft improve inking and typing recognition by sending inking and typing diagnostic data. If you choose to do so, Microsoft will collect samples of the content you type or write to improve features such as handwriting recognition, autocompletion, next word prediction, and spelling correction in the many languages used by Microsoft customers. When Microsoft collects inking and typing diagnostic data, it is divided into small samples and processed to remove unique identifiers, sequencing information, and other data (such as email addresses and numeric values) which could be used to reconstruct the original content or associate the input to you. It also includes associated performance data, such as changes you manually make to text, as well as words you've added to the dictionary.  Learn more about improving inking and typing in Windows .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Inking%20and%20typing,typing%20in%20Windows%20.","char_start":228401,"char_end":229313}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Office Enterprise – Android Devices.  Link to Windows allows you to insert photos into web and desktop versions of select Microsoft 365 apps, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word directly from your mobile phone. This requires your IT Administrator to have enabled Optional Connected Experiences for Microsoft Office applications and you will need to associate your mobile device with your work or school account and provide Photos permission to your account. After onboarding, your session will last 15 minutes to enable you to transfer your Photos from your mobile device. To use this feature again, you will need to scan your QR code. Link to Windows does not collect your work or school account information or information about your Enterprise. In order to provide this service, Microsoft uses a cloud service to relay your files for the purpose of inserting the photos into web and desktop version of select Microsoft 365 apps, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word files.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Office%20Enterprise%20%E2%80%93,Excel%2C%20and%20Word%20files.","char_start":257488,"char_end":258462}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can also learn more about our Enterprise and Developer Products’ features and settings, including choices that impact your privacy or your end users’ privacy, in product documentation. 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This is typically done to maintain your preferences or to improve speed and performance by storing certain files locally. But, like standard cookies, these technologies can also store a unique identifier for your computer, which can then track behavior. These technologies include Local Shared Objects (or "Flash cookies") and Silverlight Application Storage.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20In%20addition%20to,and%20Silverlight%20Application%20Storage.","char_start":63348,"char_end":63865}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The Windows Settings , formerly known as PC Settings, is an essential component of Microsoft Windows. It provides a convenient interface for adjusting user preferences, configuring the operating system, and managing connected devices so that you can manage user accounts, adjust network settings, and personalize various aspects of Windows. Windows provides a mechanism for apps to access various device capabilities such as the device’s camera, microphone, location, calendar, contacts, call history, messages and more, while controlling access to your personal data. Each capability has its own privacy settings page in Windows settings, so you can control which apps can use each capability. 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When Copilot is integrated with Microsoft 365 products, Copilot data collection is consistent with how data collection and use is described in the Productivity and Communications section of this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20365%20Copilot,of%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":135517,"char_end":136008}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you sign up for an Xbox profile, we assign you a gamertag (a public nickname) and a unique identifier. When you sign in on Xbox devices, apps, and services, the data we collect about your use is stored using these unique identifier(s). Depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to verify your age or identity to access some Xbox services or features. If we ask you to verify your age or identity, please refer to the accompanying notice for details about what data is collected and how it is used, and for information about our third-party verification provider. 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Search queries and commands when you use Microsoft products with search or related productivity functionality, such as interactions with a chat bot.","caution":"Prompts and commands entered into Microsoft AI/chatbot products (e.g., Copilot) are explicitly collected as personal data.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Searches%20and%20commands%20.,with%20a%20chat%20bot.","char_start":12448,"char_end":12620}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Desktop apps are a specific type of app whose location permissions are controlled through your Windows location settings and won’t appear in the list that allows you to choose those apps that can use your location. They can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, downloaded from the internet, or installed with some type of media (such as a CD, DVD, or USB storage device).  Learn more about third-party desktop apps and how they may still be able to determine your device’s location when the device’s location setting is off .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Desktop%20apps%20are,setting%20is%20off%20.","char_start":242076,"char_end":242605}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Medical or mental health, sex life, or sexual orientation Sources of sensitive data: Communications with users\n Purposes of Processing (Collection and Disclosure to Third Parties): Conduct research studies to better understand how our products are used and perceived and for the purposes of improving the product experiences and accessibility","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Medical%20or%20mental,product%20experiences%20and%20accessibility","char_start":114853,"char_end":115196}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Content transfer – Android devices.  On supported devices, Phone Link allows you to copy and paste contents such as files, documents, photos, etc. between your Android phone and your Windows device. You can transfer content from your Android phone to your Windows device and from your Windows device to your Android phone by drag and drop contents between the devices.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Content%20transfer%20%E2%80%93,contents%20between%20the%20devices.","char_start":255603,"char_end":255972}},{"surface":"privacy_data_use","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Glance Feed . Glance helps you organize daily activities, such as Outlook calendar, To Do list, Sticky Notes, and recent documents in your M365 apps. After signing-in with your personal Microsoft account or your work account, the data will be synced across devices signed into the same account to give you personalized experiences. 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We use your location to provide you with relevant content such as local weather and news. You can manage personalization through Microsoft Start and Bing settings, as well as through settings in other Microsoft services that include Microsoft Start services. We also use the data we collect to provide you with advertisements that may be of interest to you. 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By agreeing to these Terms, you’re agreeing that, when using the Services, including AI services that make decisions, or take actions, autonomously or with varying levels of human intervention, you will follow these rules: i. Don’t do anything illegal, or try to generate or share content that is illegal.\n ii. Don’t engage in any activity that exploits, harms, or threatens to harm children.\n iii. Don’t send spam or engage in phishing, or try to generate or distribute malware","caution":"Microsoft imposes a code of conduct that explicitly covers AI services, placing accountability for AI-generated content on the user. 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Based on the nature of the compromise, we may be required to disable access to some or all of Your Content.","caution":"Microsoft may disable access to user content unilaterally based on its own assessment of account compromise risk, with no defined timeline or remediation process specified.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=Microsoft%20may%20suspend%20your,all%20of%20Your%20Content.","char_start":13465,"char_end":13640}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Use of a virtual private network (VPN) or other technology or service that can be used to mask or obfuscate your geographic location may result in cancellation of your Rewards Account and forfeiture of your accrued Points.","caution":"VPN usage alone can trigger unilateral account cancellation and permanent forfeiture of earned rewards points with no appeal mechanism described.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=Use%20of%20a%20virtual,of%20your%20accrued%20Points.","char_start":75149,"char_end":75371}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"we reserve the right to block delivery of a communication or remove content if it violates our terms.","caution":"Microsoft reserves broad discretion to block or remove user content without a detailed process or appeal mechanism described in this excerpt.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=we%20reserve%20the%20right,it%20violates%20our%20terms.","char_start":25406,"char_end":25507}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"some of our products, such as Outlook.com or OneDrive, systematically scan content in an automated manner to identify suspected spam, viruses, abusive actions, or URLs that have been flagged as fraud, phishing, or malware links","caution":"All content stored or transmitted through Microsoft services is subject to automated scanning, which means no content is treated as fully private or unmonitored.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=some%20of%20our%20products%2C,phishing%2C%20or%20malware%20links","char_start":25173,"char_end":25400}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Protect the rights or property of Microsoft, including enforcing the terms governing the use of the services—however, if we receive information indicating that someone is using our services to traffic in stolen intellectual or physical property of Microsoft, we will not inspect a customer's private content ourselves, but we may refer the matter to law enforcement.","caution":"Microsoft reserves discretion to refer user activity to law enforcement based on information received, without independently inspecting private content.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Protect%20the%20rights%20or,matter%20to%20law%20enforcement.","char_start":35219,"char_end":35585}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" iii. Don’t send spam or engage in phishing, or try to generate or distribute malware. Spam is unwanted or unsolicited bulk email, postings, contact requests, SMS (text messages), instant messages, or similar electronic communications. Phishing is sending emails or other electronic communications to fraudulently or unlawfully induce recipients to reveal personal or sensitive information, such as passwords, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, credit card information, financial information, or other sensitive information, or to gain access to accounts or records, exfiltration of documents or other sensitive information, payment and/or financial benefit. Malware includes any activity designed to cause technical harm, such as delivering malicious executables, organizing denial of service attacks or managing command and control servers.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20iii.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20send,command%20and%20control%20servers.","char_start":8588,"char_end":9454}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" iv. 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Don’t engage in activity that is fraudulent, false or misleading (e.g., asking for money under false pretenses, impersonating someone else, creating fake accounts, automating inauthentic activity, generating or sharing content that is intentionally deceptive, manipulating the Services to increase play count, or affect rankings, ratings, or comments).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20v.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20engage,rankings%2C%20ratings%2C%20or%20comments).","char_start":9688,"char_end":10044}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" vi. 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Don’t help others break these rules.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20x.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20help%20others%20break%20these%20rules.","char_start":10972,"char_end":11012}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" More information about our policies, moderation and enforcement processes and service specific terms is available at aka.ms/trustandsafety .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20More%20information%20about,available%20at%20aka.ms%2Ftrustandsafety%20.","char_start":11017,"char_end":11158}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ii. Reporting a Concern. You can report concerning content or conduct that may violate our Code of Conduct here (https://aka.ms/reportconcerns).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ii.%20Reporting%20a,of%20Conduct%20here%20(https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Freportconcerns).","char_start":16356,"char_end":16501}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" b. Sometimes you’ll need software updates to keep using the Services. 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For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your version of Xbox console software or the Xbox app software and download Xbox console or Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, using unauthorized Xbox games or Xbox apps, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices with an Xbox console.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20vii.%20Software%20Updates.,with%20an%20Xbox%20console.","char_start":48385,"char_end":48812}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" xii. Other Terms. Microsoft reserves the right to immediately cancel your Rewards Account, disqualify you from future participation in the Rewards Program, forfeit all of your earned Points, and cancel or suspend any Redemption Option you have obtained through the Rewards Program if Microsoft believes you have tampered with, abused, or defrauded any aspect of the Rewards Program or breached these terms. Microsoft further reserves the right to cancel or suspend any Redemption Option you have obtained or attempted to obtain through the Rewards Program if Microsoft determines you are ineligible to receive that Redemption Option for legal reasons (such as export laws). While Microsoft makes every effort to ensure accuracy, errors occasionally occur. Microsoft therefore reserves the right to correct such errors at any time, even if it affects current Offers or your pending, earned, or redeemed Points or Rewards. 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For example, some of our products, such as Outlook.com or OneDrive, systematically scan content in an automated manner to identify suspected spam, viruses, abusive actions, or URLs that have been flagged as fraud, phishing, or malware links; and we reserve the right to block delivery of a communication or remove content if it violates our terms.  In accordance with European Union Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, we have invoked the derogation permitted by that Regulation from Articles 5(1) and 6(1) of EU Directive 2002/58/EC. We use scanning technologies to create digital signatures (known as “hashes”) of certain images and video content on our systems. These technologies then compare the hashes they generate with hashes of reported child sexual exploitation and abuse imagery (known as a “hash set”), in a process called “hash matching”. Microsoft obtains hash sets from organizations that act in the public interest against child sex abuse. This can result in sharing information with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement authorities. We also use tools to detect and disrupt the misuse of video-calling capabilities to produce and share child sexual exploitation and abuse imagery by high-risk users. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=This%20may%20include%20using,by%20high-risk%20users.%20","char_start":24853,"char_end":26413}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Anti-cheat and fraud prevention . Providing a fair gameplay environment is important to us. 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This can include information about the browser, device, activities, game identifiers, and operating system.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Anti-cheat%20and%20fraud,identifiers%2C%20and%20operating%20system.","char_start":89110,"char_end":89844}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 5. For the assessment of criminality risk of natural persons based solely on the profiling of a natural person or on assessing their personality traits and characteristics. This prohibition shall not apply to AI services used to support the human assessment of the involvement of a person in a criminal activity, which is already based on objective and verifiable facts directly linked to a criminal activity;","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%205.%20For%20the,to%20a%20criminal%20activity%3B","char_start":89157,"char_end":89567}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 6. Based on their biometric data, to categorize people or to deduce or infer their race, political opinions, trade union membership, religious or philosophical beliefs, or sex life or sexual orientation, except for any labelling or filtering of lawfully acquired biometric datasets, such as images, based on biometric data or categorizing of biometric data in the area of law enforcement;","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%206.%20Based%20on,area%20of%20law%20enforcement%3B","char_start":89568,"char_end":89957}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" iii. Review. Where applicable, we may use automated systems and humans to review content to identify suspected spam, viruses, fraud, phishing, malware, jailbreaking, or other illegal or harmful content or conduct.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20iii.%20Review.%20Where,harmful%20content%20or%20conduct.","char_start":16502,"char_end":16716}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Your Skype Manager may be suspended if group members fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct contained in this MSA.","caution":"Microsoft reserves the right to suspend an entire Skype Manager account if any group member violates the Code of Conduct, creating vicarious enforcement risk for administrators.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=Your%20Skype%20Manager%20may,contained%20in%20this%20MSA.","char_start":60751,"char_end":60864}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We also take measures to ensure that content we show you is safe. You can learn more about our approach to safety in our  Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20also%20take,for%20Microsoft%20Copilot%20.","char_start":134585,"char_end":134749}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Notices and procedures regarding intellectual property concerns in advertising. Please review our Intellectual Property Guidelines (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=243207) regarding intellectual property concerns on our advertising network.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20Notices%20and%20procedures,on%20our%20advertising%20network.","char_start":103624,"char_end":103877}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ii. Don’t engage in any activity that exploits, harms, or threatens to harm children.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ii.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20engage,threatens%20to%20harm%20children.","char_start":8501,"char_end":8587}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If you choose to disable certain types of connected experiences, either the ribbon or menu command for those connected experiences will be grayed out or you will get an error message when you try to use those connected experiences.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20you%20choose,use%20those%20connected%20experiences.","char_start":156584,"char_end":156816}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" vii. Don’t engage in activity that is harmful to you, the Services, or others (e.g., transmitting viruses, stalking, trying to generate or sharing content that harasses, bullies or threatens others, posting terrorist or violent extremist content, communicating hate speech, or advocating violence against others).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20vii.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20engage,advocating%20violence%20against%20others).","char_start":10211,"char_end":10525}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" viii. Don’t violate or infringe upon the rights of others (e.g., unauthorized sharing of copyrighted music or other copyrighted material, resale or other distribution of Bing maps, or taking photographs or video/audio recordings of others without their consent for processing of an individual’s biometric identifiers/information or any other purpose using any of the Services).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20viii.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20violate,any%20of%20the%20Services).","char_start":10526,"char_end":10904}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"Paid","verified":true,"quote":"We may suspend or cancel the Services if we do not receive an on time, full payment from you. Suspension or cancellation of the Services for non-payment could result in a loss of access to and use of your account and its content.","caution":"Non-payment can lead to account suspension and permanent loss of access to content stored in the account, with no stated grace period or notice requirement.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=We%20may%20suspend%20or,account%20and%20its%20content.","char_start":29778,"char_end":30007}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ix. Usage Restrictions. In addition to complying with the "Code of Conduct" above, you agree that you will not use the AI services, including those that make decisions, or take actions, autonomously or with varying levels of human intervention: 1. To make decisions or take actions without appropriate human oversight that may have a consequential impact on any person’s legal position, financial position, life opportunities, employment opportunities, or human rights, or may result in physical or psychological harm to a person or group of persons;","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ix.%20Usage%20Restrictions.,or%20group%20of%20persons%3B","char_start":87772,"char_end":88331}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your version of Xbox console software or the Xbox app software and download Xbox console or Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, using unauthorized Xbox games or Xbox apps, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices with an Xbox console.","caution":"Microsoft reserves right to automatically push updates or configuration changes to user devices that can block access to services or restrict use of hardware/software without prior notice.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=For%20any%20device%20that,with%20an%20Xbox%20console.","char_start":48409,"char_end":48812}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 4. For social scoring or predictive profiling that would lead to discriminatory, unfair, biased, detrimental, unfavorable, or harmful treatment of certain persons or groups of persons;","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%204.%20For%20social,or%20groups%20of%20persons%3B","char_start":88971,"char_end":89156}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"high","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"We reserve the right to deny content if it exceeds limits on storage or file size allowed by the Service. We may block, remove or decline to display content if it appears to violate our Code of Conduct or another Service policy or where required by law. If you violate these terms or Policies (https://aka.ms/trustandsafety), we may take action against your account. This could include limiting access to certain features or Services, stopping providing Services, closing your Microsoft account immediately or blocking delivery of a communication (like email, file sharing or instant message) to or from the Services. Closure of your access to a Service or your account may result in forfeiture of content licenses, associated content, memberships, and Microsoft account balances associated with the account. When reviewing alleged violations of these Terms, Microsoft reserves the right to review content to resolve the issue. However, we cannot monitor the entire Services and make no attempt to do so.","caution":"Microsoft reserves broad unilateral enforcement discretion including immediate account closure, content blocking, and forfeiture of licenses, memberships, and account balances, without specifying procedural safeguards or advance notice requirements.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=We%20reserve%20the%20right,attempt%20to%20do%20so.","char_start":16735,"char_end":17739}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" a. By agreeing to these Terms, you’re agreeing that, when using the Services, including AI services that make decisions, or take actions, autonomously or with varying levels of human intervention, you will follow these rules: i. Don’t do anything illegal, or try to generate or share content that is illegal.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20a.%20By%20agreeing,content%20that%20is%20illegal.","char_start":8191,"char_end":8500}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" viii. Cheating and Tampering Software. For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your device for unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering in violation of the Code of Conduct or these Terms, and download Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, or from using unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20viii.%20Cheating%20and,enables%20cheating%20or%20tampering.","char_start":48813,"char_end":49282}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"If we reasonably suspect that your Microsoft account is at risk of being used by a third party fraudulently (for example, as a result of an account compromise), Microsoft may suspend your account until you can reclaim ownership. Based on the nature of the compromise, we may be required to disable access to some or all of Your Content.","caution":"Microsoft retains broad unilateral discretion to suspend accounts and disable access to user content based on 'reasonable suspicion' of fraud, without specifying appeal or notice procedures.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=If%20we%20reasonably%20suspect,all%20of%20Your%20Content.","char_start":13304,"char_end":13640}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 2. To deceive or intentionally misinform (e.g., false advertising), or deploy subliminal techniques (e.g., visual, auditory, or other signals beyond a normal person’s range of perception) with the intent to manipulate or distort the behavior of a person in a way that causes harm;","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%202.%20To%20deceive,way%20that%20causes%20harm%3B","char_start":88332,"char_end":88613}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 7. To create or expand facial recognition databases through the untargeted scraping of facial images from the internet or CCTV footage;","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%207.%20To%20create,internet%20or%20CCTV%20footage%3B","char_start":89958,"char_end":90094}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Anti-cheat and fraud prevention . Providing a fair gameplay environment is important to us. We prohibit cheating, hacking, account stealing, and any other unauthorized or fraudulent activity when you use an Xbox online game or any network-connected app on your Xbox console, PC, or mobile device. In order to detect and prevent fraud and cheating, we may use anti-cheat and fraud prevention tools, applications, and other technologies. Such technologies may create digital signatures (known as “hashes”) using certain information collected from your Xbox console, PC, or mobile device, and how you use that device. This can include information about the browser, device, activities, game identifiers, and operating system.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Anti-cheat%20and%20fraud,identifiers%2C%20and%20operating%20system.","char_start":310544,"char_end":311267}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" b. Moderation and Enforcement. Many of our Services that allow you to interact, create, generate, and share content with others leverage safety systems to protect our Services and other users. i. Policies. Our Code of Conduct identifies what’s prohibited when using our Services. Our content and conduct policies can be found here (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/policies). Specific Services have additional policies and community standards applicable to their users, which are available here (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/policies/additional-guidelines).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20b.%20Moderation%20and,are%20available%20here%20(https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2FDigitalSafety%2Fpolicies%2Fadditional-guidelines).","char_start":15779,"char_end":16355}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" iv. Enforcement. We reserve the right to deny content if it exceeds limits on storage or file size allowed by the Service. We may block, remove or decline to display content if it appears to violate our Code of Conduct or another Service policy or where required by law. If you violate these terms or Policies (https://aka.ms/trustandsafety), we may take action against your account. This could include limiting access to certain features or Services, stopping providing Services, closing your Microsoft account immediately or blocking delivery of a communication (like email, file sharing or instant message) to or from the Services. Closure of your access to a Service or your account may result in forfeiture of content licenses, associated content, memberships, and Microsoft account balances associated with the account. When reviewing alleged violations of these Terms, Microsoft reserves the right to review content to resolve the issue. However, we cannot monitor the entire Services and make no attempt to do so. For more information about the moderation and enforcement processes (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/moderation-and-enforcement), Service specific terms , Additional policies and guidelines (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/policies/additional-guidelines), and appeals (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/moderation-and-enforcement/appeals), see https://aka.ms/trustandsafety . Information about our policy relating to claims of intellectual property infringement may be found at NOTICES .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20iv.%20Enforcement.%20We,found%20at%20NOTICES%20.","char_start":16717,"char_end":18249}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"Enterprise","verified":true,"quote":"Microsoft is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of our customers, which may differ from those set forth in this privacy statement.","caution":"Microsoft disclaims responsibility for organizational customers' privacy and security practices, leaving end users without recourse against Microsoft for organization-level privacy violations.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Microsoft%20is%20not%20responsible,in%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":66109,"char_end":66258}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Safety . In order to help make the Xbox network a safe gaming environment and enforce the Community Standards for Xbox, we may collect and review voice, text, images, videos and in-game content (such as game clips your child uploads, conversations they have, and things they post in clubs and games).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Safety%20.%20In,in%20clubs%20and%20games).","char_start":88806,"char_end":89107}},{"surface":"moderation_enforcement","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Safety . In order to help make the Xbox network a safe gaming environment and enforce the Community Standards for Xbox, we may collect and review voice, text, images, videos and in-game content (such as game clips you upload, conversations you have, and things you post in clubs and games).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Safety%20.%20In,in%20clubs%20and%20games).","char_start":310250,"char_end":310541}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"If your Microsoft account is closed (whether by you or us), a few things happen. First, your right to use the Microsoft account to access the Services stops immediately. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Microsoft account or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won’t be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired.","caution":"Upon account closure, data is deleted or disassociated with no recovery option. Users bear sole responsibility for backups; Microsoft explicitly disclaims any ability to retrieve content post-closure.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=If%20your%20Microsoft%20account,to%20products%20you%E2%80%99ve%20acquired.","char_start":15154,"char_end":15770}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"If your Services are canceled (whether by you or us), first your right to access the Services stops immediately and your license to the software related to the Services ends. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Service or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). As a result you may no longer be able to access any of the Services (or Your Content that you’ve stored on those Services). You should have a regular backup plan. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired.","caution":"Service cancellation triggers immediate deletion of user data and content with no guaranteed retrieval window. 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Account Use. You must use your Microsoft account to keep it active. This means you must sign in at least once in a two-year period to keep your Microsoft account, and associated Services (unless specified otherwise), active, unless a longer period is provided in the Microsoft account activity policy at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2086738 or in an offer for a paid portion of the Services. If you don’t sign in during this time, we will assume your Microsoft account is inactive and will close it for you. Please see section 4.a.iv.2 for the consequences of a closed Microsoft account. You must sign into your Outlook.com inbox and your OneDrive (separately) at least once in a one-year period, otherwise we will close your Outlook.com inbox and your OneDrive for you. If we reasonably suspect that your Microsoft account is at risk of being used by a third party fraudulently (for example, as a result of an account compromise), Microsoft may suspend your account until you can reclaim ownership. Based on the nature of the compromise, we may be required to disable access to some or all of Your Content. If you are having trouble accessing your Microsoft account, please visit this website: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238656 .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ii.%20Account%20Use.,this%20website%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3FLinkId%26%2361%3B238656%20.","char_start":12511,"char_end":13780}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 2. If your Microsoft account is closed (whether by you or us), a few things happen. First, your right to use the Microsoft account to access the Services stops immediately. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Microsoft account or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won’t be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%202.%20If%20your,to%20products%20you%E2%80%99ve%20acquired.","char_start":15150,"char_end":15770}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" g. Ending your Services. If your Services are canceled (whether by you or us), first your right to access the Services stops immediately and your license to the software related to the Services ends. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Service or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). As a result you may no longer be able to access any of the Services (or Your Content that you’ve stored on those Services). You should have a regular backup plan. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired. If you have canceled your Microsoft account and have no other account able to access the Services your Services may be canceled immediately.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20g.%20Ending%20your,may%20be%20canceled%20immediately.","char_start":20951,"char_end":21765}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" x. Cancelling Your Rewards Account. If you no longer wish to participate in the Rewards Program, follow the instructions on the opt out page (https://rewards.microsoft.com/optout) to cancel your Rewards Account. If you cancel your Rewards Account, you will immediately forfeit all of your earned Points and will lose your ability to earn new Points in the future. To begin earning Points again, you must open a new Rewards Account (but Microsoft will not reinstate any previously forfeited Points). Your Rewards Account may be cancelled (and your Points forfeited) if you do not log in to your Microsoft account for 12 consecutive months. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20x.%20Cancelling%20Your,12%20consecutive%20months.%20","char_start":80734,"char_end":81374}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Finally, we will retain, access, transfer, disclose, and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails in Outlook.com, or files in private folders on OneDrive), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to do any of the following:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Finally%2C%20we%20will,any%20of%20the%20following%3A","char_start":34402,"char_end":34688}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Additionally, a parent can contact our  privacy support team  through the  privacy support form  and, following authentication, request that the data types on the privacy dashboard together with the following data be deleted: software, setup, and inventory; device connectivity and configuration; feedback and ratings; fitness and activity; support content; support interactions; and environmental sensor. We process authenticated deletion requests within 30 days of receipt.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Additionally%2C%20a%20parent,30%20days%20of%20receipt.","char_start":81766,"char_end":82242}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" If your child’s account is not a part of your Microsoft family group and you do not have access to your child’s activity on your privacy dashboard, then you need to submit a request related to your child’s data through the  privacy support form . The privacy team will ask for account verification before fulfilling the request.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20your%20child%E2%80%99s,before%20fulfilling%20the%20request.","char_start":82505,"char_end":82834}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Microsoft retains personal data for as long as necessary to provide the products and services you use and to fulfill the transactions you request. We also retain personal data for other legitimate purposes such as operating our business, meeting our contractual and legal obligations, improving and developing our products and services, protecting the safety and security of our systems and customers, and resolving disputes. Because these needs can vary for different data types, the context of our interactions with you or your use of products, actual retention periods can vary significantly. See relevant product documentation for more information.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20retains%20personal,documentation%20for%20more%20information.","char_start":100926,"char_end":101579}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Criteria used to determine the retention periods include:","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Criteria%20used%20to,the%20retention%20periods%20include%3A","char_start":101582,"char_end":101640}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" OneDrive Storage Allocation. If you have more content stored in your OneDrive than is provided to you under the terms of your free or paid subscription service for Microsoft storage and you do not respond to notice from Microsoft to fix your account by removing excess content or moving to a new subscription plan with more storage, we reserve the right to close your account and delete or disable access to Your Content on OneDrive. Read more about Microsoft storage quotas here (https://prod.support.services.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/how-does-microsoft-storage-work-2a261b34-421c-4a47-9901-74ef5bd0c426).\n ii.\r\n OneDrive Service Performance. Depending on factors such as your equipment, internet connection and Microsoft’s efforts to maintain the performance and integrity of its service, you may occasionally experience delays in uploading or syncing content on OneDrive.\n iii.\r\n Outlook.com Storage Allocation. If you exceed your Outlook.com mailbox storage quota or your Microsoft storage quota that is provided to you under a free or paid subscription, you will be unable to send or receive messages until you remove excess content or move to a new subscription with sufficient storage. If you fail to remove excess content or obtain sufficient additional storage after receiving notice from Microsoft, we reserve the right to delete or disable access to Your Content. Read more about Microsoft storage quotas here .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20OneDrive%20Storage%20Allocation.,storage%20quotas%20here%20.","char_start":71312,"char_end":72737}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Certain Family Safety features, such as Location Sharing, Drive Safety, Share Drives, Places, and Location Alerts will use your location information when enabled. When you have enabled Location Sharing, for instance, your device will upload location data to the cloud and share it with others in your family group. Microsoft retains only your last known location as part of the Location Sharing feature (each new location replaces the previous one). When you enable Drive Safety, your location will be used to record your drive habits such as whether you are driving within the speed limits, if you’re using your phone while driving, and if you accelerate or brake suddenly. These reports will be uploaded to the cloud, and you can choose to share your drive reports with your family group. You can turn off these location features at any time in the Family Safety settings. You can manage your device’s location data at the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard. Learn more about  Family Safety and your location data .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Certain%20Family%20Safety,your%20location%20data%20.","char_start":163456,"char_end":164467}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you delete an email or item from a mailbox in Outlook.com, the item generally goes into your Deleted Items folder where it remains for approximately 7 days unless you move it back to your inbox, you empty the folder, or the service empties the folder automatically, whichever comes first. When the Deleted Items folder is emptied, those emptied items remain in our system for up to 30 days before final deletion, unless we are legally required to retain the data for longer.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20delete,the%20data%20for%20longer.","char_start":177772,"char_end":178252}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Managing search history . When you’re signed-in to a personal Microsoft account, you can erase your search and chat history on the  Microsoft privacy dashboard . The Search History service from Bing, located in Bing Settings, provides another method of revisiting the search terms you've entered and results you've clicked when using Bing search through your browser. You may clear your search history on a device through this service. The conversations you have with Microsoft Copilot in Bing are also remembered as “Recent activity”. The history of previous Recent activities is saved, with the names of chats based by default on the first query of the chat. Your Recent activity is displayed on the right-hand side of the chat window when you are using the service. Clearing your history prevents that history from being displayed in your Search History or chat history, but does not delete information from our search logs, which are retained and de-identified as described above or as you have instructed through the privacy dashboard. If you are signed-in to a work or school Microsoft account using Microsoft Search in Bing, you can export your Microsoft Search in Bing search history, but you cannot delete it. Your Microsoft Search in Bing service administrator can see aggregated search history across all enterprise users but cannot see specific searches by user.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Managing%20search%20history,specific%20searches%20by%20user.","char_start":192968,"char_end":194343}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" iv. Closing Your Account. 1. You can cancel specific Services or close your Microsoft account at any time and for any reason. To close your Microsoft account, please visit https://account.live.com/closeaccount.aspx . When you ask us to close your Microsoft account, you can choose to put it in a suspended state for either 30 or 60 days just in case you change your mind. After that 30- or 60-day period, your Microsoft account will be closed. Please see section 4.a.iv.2 below for an explanation as to what happens when your Microsoft account is closed. Logging back in during the suspension period will reactivate your Microsoft account.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20iv.%20Closing%20Your,reactivate%20your%20Microsoft%20account.","char_start":14509,"char_end":15149}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Data about how you use your browser, such as your browsing history, web form data, temporary internet files, and cookies, is stored on your device. You can delete this data from your device using Clear Browsing History.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Data%20about%20how,using%20Clear%20Browsing%20History.","char_start":197125,"char_end":197345}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"You must use your Microsoft account to keep it active. This means you must sign in at least once in a two-year period to keep your Microsoft account, and associated Services (unless specified otherwise), active, unless a longer period is provided in the Microsoft account activity policy at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2086738 or in an offer for a paid portion of the Services. If you don’t sign in during this time, we will assume your Microsoft account is inactive and will close it for you.","caution":"Inactive accounts (no login for two years) may be closed, which implies deletion of associated content and data. Separate inactivity periods apply to Outlook.com and OneDrive (one year).","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=You%20must%20use%20your,close%20it%20for%20you.","char_start":12529,"char_end":13040}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The SwiftKey Services also include an optional OneDrive backup component. If you turn on backup and sync, SwiftKey saves your language model and related data to OneDrive, allowing you to use your personalized prediction synchronization, additional services, and settings across all your devices. You have to sign in with a Microsoft account to enable OneDrive backup and sync. Data in OneDrive is protected by OneDrive’s security controls, including encryption in transit and at rest. You can turn backup off at any time in SwiftKey Settings and you can manage or delete the backed‑up SwiftKey data in your OneDrive.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20SwiftKey%20Services,data%20in%20your%20OneDrive.","char_start":209138,"char_end":209755}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Voice data that is captioned is only processed on your device and is not shared to the cloud or with Microsoft.  Learn more about live captions .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Voice%20data%20that,about%20live%20captions%20.","char_start":239612,"char_end":239758}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you choose to get an image description by pressing Narrator + Ctrl + D, the image will be sent to Microsoft to perform analysis of the image and generate a description. Images are used only to generate the description and are not stored by Microsoft.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20When%20you%20choose,not%20stored%20by%20Microsoft.","char_start":245318,"char_end":245582}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Text Messages – iPhones.  Phone Link allows you to view text messages delivered to your iPhone on your Windows devices and send text messages from your Windows device. Only text messages received and sent within your Bluetooth session or iMessage are visible on your Windows devices. These text messages are temporarily stored on your Windows device. We never store your text messages on our servers or change or delete any text messages on your iPhone. You can see messages sent via SMS (Short Message Service). To provide this functionality, Phone Link accesses the content of your text messages and the contact information of the individuals or businesses from whom you are receiving or sending text messages.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Text%20Messages%20%E2%80%93,or%20sending%20text%20messages.","char_start":250972,"char_end":251685}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Get new photo notifications from your mobile device.  This feature allows you to receive notifications from your linked mobile device on your Windows PC. These photos are temporarily stored on your Windows PC while you are editing or opening those photos. You will need to initiate saving to your PC to store those photos until you decide to delete them. We never store your photos on our servers or change or delete any photos on your mobile device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Get%20new%20photo,on%20your%20mobile%20device.","char_start":259440,"char_end":259891}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can turn off inking & typing personalization at any time. This will delete your customer word list stored on your device. 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You can delete the data that has been backed up previously to your Microsoft account, by visiting  your Microsoft Account Devices page .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20turn,Account%20Devices%20page%20.","char_start":272131,"char_end":272400}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Additionally, data about how you use your browser, such as your browsing history, web form data, temporary internet files, and cookies, is stored on your device. 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The only way Recall content can be shared with anyone is by explicit on-device action taken by the user.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Data%20captured%20by,taken%20by%20the%20user.","char_start":280462,"char_end":280987}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" In addition to the Recall search feature, Recall also has a timeline, in which your snapshots are organized chronologically and visualized in a horizontal scrollbar that you can use to find and leverage your past activities on your PC. In addition to the features available within the timeline, you can delete snapshots from this view, either individually or by all snapshots containing a website domain (e.g., all from www.bing.com) or those from a specific app.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20In%20addition%20to,from%20a%20specific%20app.","char_start":281257,"char_end":281721}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Recall also has a Sensitive Content filter that is on by default to help prevent the retention of information that might be more delicate in nature (e.g., credit card numbers, state issued ID numbers, etc.). Users can turn this filter off if they wish in Windows Settings.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Recall%20also%20has,wish%20in%20Windows%20Settings.","char_start":281724,"char_end":281997}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When enabled in the Photos legacy app, your groupings will be stored on your device for as long as you choose to keep the groupings or the photos or videos. If the People setting is turned on, there will be a prompt to allow the Photos legacy app to continue to permit facial groupings after three years of non-interaction with the Photos legacy app. At any time, you can go to the Settings page in the Photos legacy app to turn the People setting on or off. 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From your device, you can also access, view, and delete these messages. This app uses your device capabilities such as Contacts. Please visit Microsoft Store on Windows to learn more.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20Operator%20Messages,Windows%20to%20learn%20more.","char_start":290476,"char_end":290962}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The  Sound Recorder app  is a versatile tool designed for capturing audio via your microphone in various scenarios. While recording, you can mark key moments to easily locate important sections later. You can also trim, adjust volume levels, or apply other modifications as needed, and playback your recordings. Your recordings are autosaved and stored in your Documents folder for easy access, and you can share your recorded audio with friends and family. Visit  Microsoft Store  to learn more.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Sound%20Recorder,Store%20to%20learn%20more.","char_start":295862,"char_end":296359}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Windows Hello provides instant access to your devices through biometric authentication. If you turn it on, Windows Hello uses your face, fingerprint, or iris to identify you based on a set of unique points or features that are extracted from the image and stored on your device as a template—but it does not store the actual image of your face, fingerprint, or iris. Biometric verification data that's used when you sign in doesn't leave your device. Your biometric verification data will remain on your device until you remove it. However, after a significant period of Windows Hello inactivity, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to continue to store your biometric verification data. You can delete your biometric verification data from within Settings. Learn more about  Windows Hello .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Windows%20Hello%20provides,about%20Windows%20Hello%20.","char_start":300304,"char_end":301106}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Silverlight application storage . Silverlight-based applications can store data files locally on your computer for a variety of purposes, including saving your custom settings, storing large files for graphically intensive features (such as games, maps, and images), and storing content that you create within certain applications. You can turn off or configure application storage in the Silverlight Configuration tool.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Silverlight%20application%20storage,the%20Silverlight%20Configuration%20tool.","char_start":319501,"char_end":319922}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ix. Skype Credit. Skype does not guarantee that you will be able to use your Skype Credit balance to purchase all Skype paid products, as paid products may change from time to time. If you do not use your Skype Credit for a period of 180 days, Skype will place your Skype Credit on inactive status. You can reactivate the Skype Credit by following the reactivation link at http://www.skype.com/go/store.reactivate.credit . Available calling destinations may change from time to time. If your Microsoft account is closed, for any reason, any unused Skype Credit associated with your Microsoft account will be lost and cannot be retrieved. Skype Credits may not be transferred to others.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ix.%20Skype%20Credit.,be%20transferred%20to%20others.","char_start":62305,"char_end":62991}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" c. Microsoft provides you with the ability to access your exportable data through the Microsoft privacy dashboard (https://account.microsoft.com/privacy) or the product user interface, when authenticated with your Microsoft account. This exportable data can be used to switch to third-party provider services. Microsoft reserves the right to restrict the export of data that may compromise the security of the services or Microsoft's intellectual property. If you are unable to export your data through these mechanisms, contact Microsoft at the address in the How to contact us section (https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement#mainhowtocontactusmodule) or by using our web form (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2126612).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20c.%20Microsoft%20provides,our%20web%20form%20(https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3Flinkid%26%2361%3B2126612).","char_start":7302,"char_end":8043}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"medium","confidence":"low","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Finally, we will retain, access, transfer, disclose, and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails in Outlook.com, or files in private folders on OneDrive), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to do any of the following:","caution":"Microsoft can retain and preserve personal data including private content on a 'good faith belief' standard, which is a low and self-assessed bar.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Finally%2C%20we%20will%20retain%2C,any%20of%20the%20following%3A","char_start":34403,"char_end":34688}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Text Messages – Android devices.  Phone Link allows you to view text messages delivered to your Android phone on your Windows device and send text messages from your Windows device. Only text messages received and sent within the last 30 days are visible on your Windows device. These text messages are temporarily stored on your Windows device. We never store your text messages on our servers or change or delete any text messages on your Android phone. You can see messages sent via SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) on Android devices, and messages sent via RCS (Rich Communication Services) on select Samsung devices on select mobile operator networks. To provide this functionality, Phone Link accesses the content of your text messages and the contact information of the individuals or businesses from whom you are receiving or sending text messages.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Text%20Messages%20%E2%80%93,or%20sending%20text%20messages.","char_start":250081,"char_end":250969}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Activity history helps keep track of the things you do on your device, such as the apps and services you use, the files you open, and the websites you browse. Your activity history is created when using different apps and features such as Microsoft Edge Legacy, some Microsoft Store apps, and Microsoft 365 apps and is stored locally on your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Activity%20history%20helps,locally%20on%20your%20device.","char_start":219322,"char_end":219672}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To delete all of your child’s personal information, you must request deletion of the child’s account through the  close your account form . This link will prompt you to sign in with your child’s account credentials. Check that the page shows the correct Microsoft account, and then follow the instructions to request that your child’s account be deleted.  Learn more about how to close a Microsoft account .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20To%20delete%20all,a%20Microsoft%20account%20.","char_start":82837,"char_end":83245}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" When you sign into Windows with your Microsoft account, Windows can store your settings, files, and device configuration data in Microsoft’s servers. 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For example, we maintain a shortened retention period for precise geolocation information.\n Legal, contractual and other similar obligations we are subject to, including data retention laws, government orders to preserve data relevant to an investigation, or data retained for the purposes of litigation. 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If you want to reopen your child’s Microsoft account, just sign in again within that 60-day period. 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To delete this data, a parent can sign in to their  privacy dashboard  and manage their child’s activities. Please note that a parent’s ability to access and/or delete a child’s personal information on their privacy dashboard will vary depending on the laws where you are located.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Accessing%20and%20deleting,where%20you%20are%20located.","char_start":81135,"char_end":81763}},{"surface":"data_retention","risk":"low","confidence":"low","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"If you are signed into Bing, you can view and clear your stored search and chat history on your  privacy dashboard . 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If we issue a refund or credit, we are under no obligation to issue the same or similar refund in the future. This refund policy does not affect any statutory rights that may apply. For more refund information, please visit our help topic (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618283).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20f.%20Refund%20Policy.,our%20help%20topic%20(https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2Fp%2F%3Flinkid%26%2361%3B618283).","char_start":34228,"char_end":34896}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" xii. Additional end-user license agreements and codes of conduct. 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You must also comply with any other conditions we place on your right to any payment. If you receive a payment in error, we may reverse or require return of the payment. You agree to cooperate with us in our efforts to do this. We may reduce the payment to you without notice to adjust for any previous overpayment.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20k.%20Payments%20to,for%20any%20previous%20overpayment.","char_start":37407,"char_end":37972}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" m. Bank Account Payment Method. You may register an eligible bank account with your Microsoft account to use it as a payment method. 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Kids and Xbox. If you are a minor using the Xbox Services, your parent or guardian may have control over many aspects of your account and may receive reports about your use of the Xbox Services. These features are exclusive to Xbox Services and may not transfer to other devices or platforms.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20v.%20Kids%20and,other%20devices%20or%20platforms.","char_start":46901,"char_end":47197}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" ix. Additional Subscription Terms and Conditions. Xbox Services subscriptions are subject to additional terms and conditions set forth in the Xbox Subscriptions Terms & Conditions | Xbox (https://www.xbox.com/en-us/legal/subscription-terms).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20ix.%20Additional%20Subscription,Conditions%20%7C%20Xbox%20(https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox.com%2Fen-us%2Flegal%2Fsubscription-terms).","char_start":49283,"char_end":49525}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" xi. Mojang services. The Minecraft EULA (https://www.minecraft.net/eula) supplements these Terms and applies to your use of Minecraft websites, services, software and games.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20xi.%20Mojang%20services.,services%2C%20software%20and%20games.","char_start":50041,"char_end":50215}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"For clarity, these Terms cover the use of, and services provided by, Microsoft Services. Section 5 of these Terms also applies to any Third-Party Apps and Services acquired through a Store. Applications downloaded through the Office Store are not governed by the SALT and have separate license terms that apply.\n ii.\r\n Updates. Microsoft will automatically check for and download updates to your applications, even if you’re not signed \r\n into the relevant Store. You can change your Store or system settings if you prefer not to receive automatic updates to Store applications. \r\n However, certain Office Store applications that are entirely or partly hosted online may be updated at any time by the application developer \r\n and may not require your permission to update.\n iii.\r\n Ratings and Reviews. If you rate or review an application or other Digital Good in the Store, you may receive email \r\n from Microsoft containing content from the publisher of the application or Digital Good. Any such email comes from Microsoft; we do not share your email \r\n address with publishers of applications or other Digital Goods you acquire through the Store.\n iv.\r\n Safety Warning. To avoid possible injury, discomfort or eye strain, you should take periodic breaks from use of games or \r\n other applications, especially if you feel any pain or fatigue resulting from usage. If you experience discomfort, take a break. \r\n Discomfort might include feelings of nausea, motion sickness, dizziness, disorientation, headache, fatigue, eye strain, or dry eyes. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=For%20clarity%2C%20these%20Terms,or%20dry%20eyes.%20","char_start":51998,"char_end":53544}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" x. Skype Dial Pad. 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You may open and use only one Rewards Account, even if you have multiple email addresses. Each household is limited to six Rewards Accounts. The Rewards Program is solely for your personal and noncommercial use. Use of a virtual private network (VPN) or other technology or service that can be used to mask or obfuscate your geographic location may result in cancellation of your Rewards Account and forfeiture of your accrued Points.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20iv.%20Requirements.%20You,of%20your%20accrued%20Points.","char_start":74713,"char_end":75371}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" v. Earning Points. 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Microsoft Rewards. i. General Information. Microsoft Rewards (the " Rewards Program ") is free to join, and it enables you to earn points (" Points ") for certain activities and for personal use of certain Microsoft products and services. If you have a Microsoft account and are located in a participating Region (defined below), you have been automatically enrolled in the Rewards Program and can begin earning Points immediately. You can cancel your participation in the Rewards Program at any time by following the instructions below.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20m.%20Microsoft%20Rewards.,following%20the%20instructions%20below.","char_start":73417,"char_end":73974}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" a. The Services, Third-Party Apps and Services, or material or products offered through the Services may be unavailable from time to time, may be offered for a limited time, or may vary depending on your region or device. If you change the location associated with your Microsoft account, you may need to re-acquire the material or applications that were available to you and paid for in your previous region.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20a.%20The%20Services%2C,in%20your%20previous%20region.","char_start":23783,"char_end":24193}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" d. Recurring Payments. When you purchase the Services on a subscription basis (e.g., monthly, every 3 months or annually), you agree that you are authorizing recurring payments, and payments will be made to Microsoft by the method and at the recurring intervals you have agreed to, until the subscription for that Service is terminated by you or by Microsoft. You must cancel your Services before the next billing date to stop being charged to continue your Services. We will provide you with instructions on how you may cancel the Services. By authorizing recurring payments, you are authorizing Microsoft to store your payment instrument and process such payments as either electronic debits or fund transfers, or as electronic drafts from your designated account (for Automated Clearing House or similar payments), or as charges to your designated account (for credit card or similar payments) (collectively, "Electronic Payments" ). Subscription fees are generally charged in advance of the applicable subscription period. If any payment is returned unpaid or if any credit card or similar transaction is rejected or denied, Microsoft or its service providers reserve the right to collect any applicable return item, rejection or insufficient funds fee and process any such payment as an Electronic Payment.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20d.%20Recurring%20Payments.,as%20an%20Electronic%20Payment.","char_start":32069,"char_end":33389}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The following products, apps and services are covered by the Microsoft Services Agreement, but may not be available in your market.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20The%20following%20products%2C,available%20in%20your%20market.","char_start":116473,"char_end":116605}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" x. Inactive Xbox Service Subscriptions. Microsoft may turn off your recurring billing and stop recurring charges in select countries if you do not use your Xbox Services subscription for a period of time. Microsoft will provide notice to you before turning off recurring billing. For more information, including the applicable period of inactivity, see Subscription inactivity FAQ | Xbox Support (https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/xbox-subscription-inactivity-policy).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20x.%20Inactive%20Xbox,%7C%20Xbox%20Support%20(https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.xbox.com%2Fen-US%2Fhelp%2Fsubscriptions-billing%2Fmanage-subscriptions%2Fxbox-subscription-inactivity-policy).","char_start":49526,"char_end":50040}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" iii. Certain restrictions and limitations apply to earning, redeeming, and other uses of Points in the Rewards Program. 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You are solely responsible for paying such taxes or other charges. Taxes are calculated based on your location at the time your Microsoft account was registered. We may suspend or cancel the Services if we do not receive an on time, full payment from you. Suspension or cancellation of the Services for non-payment could result in a loss of access to and use of your account and its content. Connecting to the Internet via a corporate or other private network that masks your location may cause charges to be different from those displayed for your actual location.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20a.%20Charges.%20If,for%20your%20actual%20location.","char_start":29293,"char_end":30181}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" vii. Restrictions & Limitations on Points. Points are awarded by Microsoft to individual Rewards Accounts and cannot be transferred to any other person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Microsoft may from time to time in its sole discretion permit you (i) to share your Points within your household (limits may apply), (ii) to contribute your Points to support a nonprofit organization listed on the Redemption Page, or (iii) depending on your Region and subject to other terms and conditions, to redeem all or some of your Points for points in certain other rewards or loyalty programs, including programs operated by Microsoft or authorized third parties. Points are and remain at all times the property of Microsoft, and do not constitute your personal property; they have no cash value, and you may not obtain any cash or money in exchange for them. Points are awarded to you on a promotional basis only. You cannot purchase Points. Microsoft may limit the quantity of Points or Rewards that can be earned or redeemed per person, per household, or over a set period (e.g., a day) provided that you are not disadvantaged in breach of good faith; please refer to the FAQ for currently applicable limitations. Unless an Offer or Redemption Option explicitly states otherwise, Points earned in the Program are not valid in, and may not be used in combination with, any other program offered by Microsoft or third parties. Unredeemed Points associated with your Rewards Account expire if you do not earn or redeem any Points in your Rewards Account for 12 consecutive months. 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These service-specific terms govern if there are any conflicts with the general terms.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20This%20section%20contains,with%20the%20general%20terms.","char_start":43706,"char_end":43881}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" g. Canceling the Services. You may cancel a Service at any time, with or without cause. Cancelling paid Services stops future charges to continue the Service. To cancel a Service and request a refund, if you are entitled to one, visit the Microsoft account management website. You can request a refund from Skype using the Cancellation and Refund form (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618286). You should refer back to the offer describing the Services as (i) you may not receive a refund at the time of cancellation; (ii) you may be obligated to pay cancellation charges; (iii) you may be obligated to pay all charges made to your billing account for the Services before the date of cancellation; and (iv) you may lose access to and use of your account when you cancel the Services. We will process your Data as described above in section 4. If you cancel, your access to the Services ends at the end of your current Service period or, if we bill your account on a periodic basis, at the end of the period in which you canceled. If you initiate a chargeback or reversal with your bank for your payment of Services, we will deem you to have canceled as of the date that the original payment was made, and you authorize us to immediately cancel your service and/or revoke any content that was provided to you in exchange for such payment.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20g.%20Canceling%20the,exchange%20for%20such%20payment.","char_start":34897,"char_end":36249}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Tailored experiences is being replaced by Personalized offers in more recent versions of Windows. If you have not installed the latest Windows Update, you may still see Tailored experiences on your device.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Tailored%20experiences%20is,experiences%20on%20your%20device.","char_start":233290,"char_end":233496}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" a. Microsoft account. You’ll need a Microsoft account to access many of the Services. Your Microsoft account lets you sign in to products, websites and services provided by Microsoft and some Microsoft partners. i. Creating an Account. You can create a Microsoft account by signing up online. You agree not to use any false, inaccurate or misleading information when signing up for your Microsoft account. In some cases, a third party, like your Internet service provider, may have assigned a Microsoft account to you. If you received your Microsoft account from a third party, the third party may have additional rights over your account, like the ability to access or delete your Microsoft account. Please review any additional terms the third party provided you, as Microsoft has no responsibility regarding these additional terms. If you create a Microsoft account on behalf of an entity, such as your business or employer, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms. You cannot transfer your Microsoft account credentials to another user or entity. To protect your account, keep your account details and password confidential. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your Microsoft account.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20a.%20Microsoft%20account.,under%20your%20Microsoft%20account.","char_start":11259,"char_end":12510}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" f. Support. Support for some Services is available at https://support.microsoft.com and certain Services may offer separate or additional customer support, subject to additional terms. Support may not be available for preview or beta versions of features or Services. Availability of Support may vary based on the stage of the product lifecycle and you must have an eligible and validly licensed Service(s) that meet(s) the applicable minimum requirements for supportability described in the Microsoft Lifecyle (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20f.%20Support.%20Support,the%20Microsoft%20Lifecyle%20(https%3A%2F%2Flearn.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Flifecycle%2F).","char_start":20391,"char_end":20950}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"ambiguous","confidence":"low","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Applications acquired through certain Stores owned or operated by Microsoft or its affiliates (including, but not limited to the Office Store, Microsoft Store on Windows and Microsoft Store on Xbox) are subject to section 14.b.i below.","caution":"Different rules apply to applications acquired through Microsoft-operated stores, but the specific differences are contained in a cross-referenced section not present in this excerpt.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=Applications%20acquired%20through%20certain,to%20section%2014.b.i%20below.","char_start":26967,"char_end":27202}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" 14. 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Online Statement and Errors. Microsoft will provide you with an online billing statement on the Microsoft account management website (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618282), where you can view and print your statement. For Skype, you can access your online statement by signing into your account at www.skype.com (https://www.skype.com). This is the only billing statement that we provide. If we make an error on your bill, you must tell us within 90 days after the error first appears on your bill. We will then promptly investigate the charge. If you do not tell us within that time, you release us from all liability and claims of loss resulting from the error and we won't be required to correct the error or provide a refund. If Microsoft has identified a billing error, we will correct that error within 90 days.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20e.%20Online%20Statement,error%20within%2090%20days.","char_start":33390,"char_end":34227}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" j. Price Changes. We may change the price of the Services at any time and if you have a recurring purchase, we will notify you by email, or other reasonable manner, at least 15 days before the price change. If you do not agree to the price change, you must cancel and stop using the Services before the price change takes effect. If there is a fixed term and price for your Service offer, that price will remain in force for the fixed term.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20j.%20Price%20Changes.,for%20the%20fixed%20term.","char_start":36965,"char_end":37406}},{"surface":"tier_differences","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" b. Your Billing Account. To pay the charges for a Service, you will be asked to provide a payment method at the time you sign up for that Service. You can access and change your billing information and payment method on the Microsoft account management website (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618281) and for Skype by signing into your account portal at https://skype.com/go/myaccount . Additionally, you agree to permit Microsoft to use any updated account information regarding your selected payment method provided by your issuing bank or the applicable payment network. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and payment method details, so we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed in connection with your transactions. 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This agreement doesn’t change your rights under the laws of your state or country if the laws of your state or\r\n country don’t permit it to do so.\n 10.\r\n DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. The application is licensed "as is," "with all faults," and "as available."\r\n You bear the entire risk as to its quality, safety, comfort, and performance. Should it prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all\r\n necessary servicing or repair. The application publisher, on behalf of itself, Microsoft, wireless carriers over whose network\r\n the application is provided, and each of our respective affiliates, vendors, agents, and suppliers ("Covered Parties"),\r\n gives no express warranties, guarantees, or conditions in relation to the application. You may have additional consumer rights\r\n under your local laws that this agreement can't change. 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If an organization uses Microsoft management tools or engages Microsoft to manage your device, Microsoft and the organization will use and process diagnostic and error data from your device to allow the management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of your devices managed by the organization, and for other purposes of the organization.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20If%20an%20organization,purposes%20of%20the%20organization.","char_start":223100,"char_end":223769}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"If you share your profile data, the third party can display your name or user name and your profile photo (if you have added one to your profile) when you are signed in to that third-party product. If you chose to make payments to third-party merchants using your Microsoft account, Microsoft will pass information stored in your Microsoft account to the third party or its vendors (e.g., payment processors) as necessary to process your payment and fulfill your order (such as name, credit card number, billing and shipping addresses, and relevant contact information). The third party can use or share the data it receives when you sign in or make a purchase according to its own practices and policies.  You should carefully review the privacy statement for each product you sign in to and each merchant you purchase from to determine how it will use the data it collects .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=If%20you%20share%20your,data%20it%20collects%20.","char_start":73875,"char_end":74751}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Please note that, as defined under certain U.S. state data privacy laws, “sharing” also relates to providing personal data to third parties for personalized advertising purposes. Please see the  U.S. State Data Privacy  section below and our  U.S. State Data Privacy Laws Notice  for more information.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Please%20note%20that%2C,Notice%20for%20more%20information.","char_start":31045,"char_end":31347}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" As part of providing these features, Microsoft collects data about the usage of the features as well as information about your communications, including the time and date of the communication and users that are part of the communication. Microsoft may share this information with Enterprise customers when you interact through meetings and chats with end users who are using their school or work account. 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Many Microsoft products are intended for use by organizations, such as schools and businesses, as well as individual users. Please see the  Enterprise and developer products section  of this privacy statement if you are using Teams with a work or school account. If you engage in Teams meetings or chats with end users of organizations, the data you share with the end users is subject to their organization’s policies, if any. You should direct your privacy inquiries related to your data shared through chats and meetings with an organization’s end users, including any requests to exercise your data protection rights, to the organization’s administrator. Microsoft is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of our customers, which may differ from those set forth in this privacy statement.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Chats%20and%20meetings,in%20this%20privacy%20statement.","char_start":173536,"char_end":174401}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" You can opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from third parties we partner with by visiting their sites (see above).","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20You%20can%20opt,their%20sites%20(see%20above).","char_start":46037,"char_end":46165}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"We also obtain data from third parties. We protect data obtained from third parties according to the practices described in this statement, plus any additional restrictions imposed by the source of the data. These third-party sources vary over time and include:\n\r\n Data brokers from which we purchase demographic data to supplement the data we collect.\n Services that make user-generated content from their service available to others, such as local business reviews or public social media posts.\n Communication services, including email providers and social networks, when you give us permission to access your data on such third-party services or networks.\n Service providers that help us determine your device’s location.\n Partners with which we offer co-branded services or engage in joint marketing activities.\n Developers who create experiences through or for Microsoft products.\n Third parties that deliver experiences through Microsoft products.\n Publicly-available sources, such as open public sector, academic, and commercial data sets and other data sources","caution":"Microsoft explicitly purchases data from data brokers and ingests data from a wide range of third-party sources to supplement user profiles. The list of sources 'varies over time,' meaning users cannot easily know what third-party data is being combined with their own.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=We%20also%20obtain%20data,and%20other%20data%20sources","char_start":6486,"char_end":7554}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Please see the Learn more section below for information about our use of third party cookies, web beacons and analytics services, and other similar technologies on our websites and services. For a list of the third parties that set cookies on our websites, including service providers acting on our behalf, please visit our  third party cookie  inventory. On some of our websites, a list of third parties is available directly on the site. The third parties on these sites may not be included in the list on our  third party cookie inventory .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Please%20see%20the,party%20cookie%20inventory%20.","char_start":49118,"char_end":49662}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Previous versions of MSN Money allow you to access personal finance information from third-party financial institutions. MSN Money only displays this information and does not store it on our servers. Your sign-in credentials used to access your financial information from third parties are encrypted on your device and are not sent to Microsoft. These financial institutions, as well as any other third-party services you access through MSN services, are subject to their own terms and privacy policies.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Previous%20versions%20of,terms%20and%20privacy%20policies.","char_start":318229,"char_end":318733}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Please refer to the Reasons we share personal data section for more information on Microsoft’s sharing of data, which include when we transfer data to another country.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Please%20refer%20to,data%20to%20another%20country.","char_start":97291,"char_end":97459}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Learn more at  Data Sharing with Games and Apps .","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Learn%20more%20at,Games%20and%20Apps%20.","char_start":308752,"char_end":308802}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"medium","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"Provide our products, which includes updating, securing, and troubleshooting, as well as providing support. It also includes sharing data, when it is required to provide the service or carry out the transactions you request.","caution":"Data sharing with third parties is permitted whenever 'required to provide the service,' a broad and somewhat subjective standard not further defined in this excerpt.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=Provide%20our%20products%2C%20which,the%20transactions%20you%20request.","char_start":16988,"char_end":17212}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Personal Data . Customer is the controller of Personal Data and Microsoft is the processor of such data, except when (a) Customer acts as a processor of Personal Data, in which case Microsoft is a subprocessor or (b) as stated otherwise in the standard  Products and Services DPA . In addition, as provided in the standard  Products and Services DPA , Microsoft has taken on the added responsibilities of a data controller under GDPR when processing Personal Data in connection with its business operations incident to providing its services to Microsoft’s commercial customers, such as billing and account management; compensation; internal reporting and business modeling; and financial reporting. We use Personal Data in the least identifiable form that will support processing necessary for these business operations. We rely on statistical data and aggregate pseudonymized Personal Data before using it for our business operations, removing the ability to identify specific individuals.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Personal%20Data%20.,to%20identify%20specific%20individuals.","char_start":143526,"char_end":144518}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We share your personal data with your consent or as necessary to complete any transaction or provide any product you have requested or authorized. For example, we share your content with third parties when you tell us to do so, such as when you send an email to a friend, share photos and documents on OneDrive, or link accounts with another service. If you use a Microsoft product provided by an organization you are affiliated with, such as an employer or school, or use an email address provided by such organization to access Microsoft products, we share certain data, such as interaction data and diagnostic data to enable your organization to manage the products. When you provide payment data to make a purchase, we will share payment data with banks and other entities that process payment transactions or provide other financial services, and for fraud prevention and credit risk reduction. Additionally, when you save a payment method (such as a card) to your account that you and other Microsoft account holders use to make purchases from Microsoft or its affiliates, your purchase receipts may be shared with anyone else who uses and has access to the same payment method to make a purchase from Microsoft, including the payment method’s named accountholder. When you permit push notifications for Microsoft products or applications on a non-Windows device, the operating system of that device will process some personal data to provide push notifications. Accordingly, Microsoft may send data to an external, third-party notification provider to deliver push notifications. Your device’s push notification services are governed by their own service-specific terms and privacy statements.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20We%20share%20your,terms%20and%20privacy%20statements.","char_start":31356,"char_end":33057}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"medium","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"We share your personal data with your consent or to complete any transaction or provide any product you have requested or authorized. We also share data with Microsoft-controlled affiliates and subsidiaries; with vendors working on our behalf; when required by law or to respond to legal process; to protect our customers; to protect lives; to maintain the security of our products; and to protect the rights and property of Microsoft and its customers.","caution":"Broad sharing with affiliates, subsidiaries, vendors, and in response to legal process; 'protect rights and property' basis is expansive.","provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=We%20share%20your%20personal,Microsoft%20and%20its%20customers.","char_start":30589,"char_end":31042}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"low","confidence":"medium","tier":"Enterprise","verified":true,"quote":"require that our vendors with whom student personal data is shared to deliver the educational service, if any, are obligated to implement these same commitments for student personal data.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=require%20that%20our%20vendors,for%20student%20personal%20data.","char_start":67833,"char_end":68020}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" Data collected by or shared with other advertising companies . Advertisers sometimes include their own web beacons (or those of their other advertising partners) within their advertisements that we display, enabling them to set and read their own cookie. Additionally, Microsoft partners with  Xandr , a Microsoft company, and third-party ad companies to help provide some of our advertising services, and we also allow other third-party ad companies to display advertisements on our sites. These third parties may place cookies on your computer and collect data about your online activities across websites or online services. These companies currently include, but are not limited to:  Facebook ,  Media.ne t ,  Outb rain ,  Taboola  and  Yah oo . Select any of the preceding links to find more information on each company's practices, including the choices it offers. We also share data we collect with other companies like  The Trade Desk  for advertising purposes. Individuals in the United Kingdom can learn more about The Trade Desk’s advertising practices in the U.K. and opt out of The Trade Desk’s processing of their data  here . Many of these companies participate in the DAA (U.S.) , EDAA (Europe) or DAAC (Canada), which provide industry-wide choice tools.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Data%20collected%20by,provide%20industry-wide%20choice%20tools.","char_start":124298,"char_end":125569}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" The Enterprise and Developer Products enable you to purchase, subscribe to, or use other products and online services from Microsoft or third parties with different privacy practices, and those other products and online services are governed by their respective privacy statements and policies.","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20The%20Enterprise%20and,privacy%20statements%20and%20policies.","char_start":139477,"char_end":139772}},{"surface":"subprocessors_data_sharing","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" To stop sharing game or app data with a publisher, remove its games or app from all devices where you have installed them. 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To comply with applicable law or respond to valid legal process, or to help our partner company or local operator comply or respond, we may access, transfer, disclose, and preserve your data. 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Microsoft Corporation remains liable under the DPF if our agent processes such personal information in a manner inconsistent with the DPF, unless Microsoft Corporation can prove that we are not responsible for the event giving rise to the damage. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy statement and the EU-U.S. DPF Principles and/or the Swiss-U.S. ","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement","snapshot_sha256":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement#:~:text=%20Microsoft%20Corporation%20complies,and%2For%20the%20Swiss-U.S.%20","char_start":97462,"char_end":98925}},{"surface":"audit_rights_dpa_residency","risk":"unknown","confidence":"high","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":"DPF Principles, the Principles shall govern. 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Microsoft maintains major data centers in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Typically, the primary storage location is in the customer’s region or in the United States, often with a backup to a data center in another region. The storage location(s) are chosen in order to operate and provide our services efficiently, improve performance, and create redundancies in order to protect the data in the event of an outage or other problem. 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The AAA’s Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules, as modified by this section 15, will apply in Related Cases (discussed below). For more information, see www.adr.org . Section 15 and these Terms govern to the extent they conflict with any applicable AAA rules. To initiate an arbitration, submit the Demand for Arbitration form available at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=245497 to the AAA and mail a copy to us. The form must contain information that is specific to you and your claim. In a dispute involving $25,000 or less, any hearing will be telephonic or by videoconference unless the arbitrator finds good cause to hold an in-person hearing instead. Any in-person hearing will take place in your county of residence (or, if a business, your principal place of business). The arbitrator may award the same damages to you individually as a court could. The arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only to you individually to satisfy your individual claim, but not relief that would affect non-parties. The arbitrator rules on all issues except that a court has exclusive authority: (i) to decide arbitrability, as well as formation, existence, scope, validity, and enforceability of this arbitration agreement; (ii) to decide whether the parties have complied with the pre-arbitration requirements (including the individualized Notice of Dispute and Demand for Arbitration forms); (iii) to enforce the prohibition on class,","caution":null,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/","snapshot_sha256":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b","wayback_url":null,"deep_link":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/#:~:text=%20d.%20Arbitration%20Procedure.,the%20prohibition%20on%20class%2C","char_start":94142,"char_end":95931}},{"surface":"governing_law_disputes","risk":"unknown","confidence":"medium","tier":"All","verified":true,"quote":" We understand that you may have questions about the Microsoft Services Agreement. 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For any complaints related to the DPF Frameworks that Microsoft cannot resolve directly, we have chosen to cooperate with the relevant EU Data Protection Authority, or a panel established by the European data protection authorities, for resolving disputes with EU individuals, the UK Information Commissioner (for UK individuals), and the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) for resolving disputes with Swiss individuals. Please contact us if you’d like us to direct you to your data protection authority contacts. As further explained in the DPF Principles, binding arbitration is available to address residual complaints not resolved by other means. 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We use data—such as device and application type, location, and unique device, application, network, and subscription identifiers—to activate products that require activation.\n Product development . We use data to develop new products. For example, we use data, often de-identified, to better understand our customers’ computing and productivity needs, and to train and fine-tune AI models, which can shape the development of new products.  \n Customer support . We use data to troubleshoot and diagnose product problems, repair customers’ devices, and provide other customer care and support services, including to help us provide, improve, and secure the quality of our products, services, and training, and to investigate security incidents. Call recording data may also be used to authenticate or identify you based on your voice to enable Microsoft to provide support services and investigate security incidents.\n Help secure and troubleshoot . 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Microsoft does not use what you say in email, human-to-human chat, video calls, or voice mail, or your documents, photos, or other personal files to target ads to you. We use data we collect through our interactions with you, through some of our first-party products, services, apps, and web properties (Microsoft properties), and on third-party web properties, for advertising on our Microsoft properties and on third-party properties. We may use automated processes to help make advertising more relevant to you. For more information about how your data is used for advertising, see the  Advertising  section of this privacy statement.\n Prize promotions and events . We use your data to administer prize promotions and events available in our physical Microsoft Stores. For example, if you enter into a prize promotion, we may use your data to select a winner and provide the prize to you if you win. Or, if you register for a coding workshop or gaming event, we will add your name to the list of expected attendees.\n Transacting commerce . We use data to carry out your transactions with us. For example, we process payment information to provide customers with product subscriptions and use contact information to deliver goods purchased from the Microsoft Store.\n Reporting and business operations . We use data to analyze our operations and perform business intelligence. 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You can control your personal data that Microsoft has obtained, and exercise your data protection rights, by contacting Microsoft or using various tools we provide. In some cases, your ability to access or control your personal data will be limited, as required or permitted by applicable law. How you can access or control your personal data will also depend on which products you use. 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You can also make choices about the receipt of promotional email, telephone calls, and postal mail by signing in with your personal Microsoft account, and viewing your  communication permissions  where you can update contact information, manage Microsoft-wide contact preferences, opt out of email subscriptions, and choose whether to share your contact information with Microsoft partners. If you do not have a personal Microsoft account, you can manage your Microsoft email contact preferences by using this  web form . 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This feature will block third-party content, including cookies, from any site that is listed in a Tracking Protection List you add.\n Browser controls for "Do Not Track."  Some browsers have incorporated "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that can send a signal to the websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, Microsoft services do not currently respond to browser DNT signals. We continue to work with the online industry to define a common understanding of how to treat DNT signals. 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We use cookies and similar technologies to store and honor your preferences and settings, enable you to sign-in, provide interest-based advertising, combat fraud, analyze how our products perform, and fulfill other legitimate purposes described below. 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Some of our websites include social media cookies, including those that enable users who are signed in to the social media service to share content via that service.\n Feedback . Microsoft uses cookies to enable you to provide feedback on a website.\n Interest-based advertising . Microsoft uses cookies to collect data about your online activity and identify your interests so that we can provide advertising that is most relevant to you. You can opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from Microsoft as described in the  How to access and control your personal data  section of this privacy statement.\n Showing advertising . Microsoft uses cookies to record how many visitors have clicked on an advertisement and to record which advertisements you have seen, for example, so you do not see the same one repeatedly.\n Analytics . We use first- and third-party cookies and other identifiers to gather usage and performance data. For example, we use cookies to count the number of unique visitors to a web page or service and to develop other statistics about the operations of our products.\n Performance . Microsoft uses cookies to understand and improve how our products perform. For example, we use cookies to gather data that helps with load balancing; this helps us keep our websites remain up and running.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"privacy_data_use","value":"unknown","description":" Some of the cookies we commonly use are listed below. 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Contains the ANID, a unique identifier derived from your Microsoft account, which is used for advertising, personalization, and operational purposes. It is also used to preserve your choice to opt out of interest-based advertising from Microsoft if you have chosen to associate the opt-out with your Microsoft account.\n CC . Contains a country code as determined from your IP address.\n PPAuth, MSPAuth, MSNRPSAuth, KievRPSAuth, WLSSC, MSPProf . Helps to authenticate you when you sign in with your Microsoft account.\n MC0 . Detects whether cookies are enabled in the browser.\n MS0 . Identifies a specific session.\n NAP . Contains an encrypted version of your country, postal code, age, gender, language and occupation, if known, based on your Microsoft account profile.\n MH . Appears on co-branded sites where Microsoft is partnering with an advertiser. This cookie identifies the advertiser, so the right ad is selected.\n childinfo, kcdob, kcrelid, kcru, pcfm . 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You can opt out of data collection or use by some of these analytics providers by visiting any of the following sites:  Adjust ,  AppsFlyer ,  Clicktale ,  Flurry Analytics ,  Google Analytics  (requires you to install a browser add-on),  Kissmetrics ,  Mixpanel ,  Nielsen ,  Acuity Ads ,  WebTrends , or  Optimizely .","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"privacy_data_use","value":"unknown","description":" Silverlight Application Storage . Websites or applications that use Microsoft Silverlight technology also have the ability to store data by using Silverlight Application Storage. 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Microsoft processes your personal data to provide the product to your organization and you, and in some cases for Microsoft’s business operations related to providing the product as described in the  Enterprise and developer products  section. As mentioned above, if you have questions about Microsoft’s processing of your personal data in connection with providing products to your organization, please contact your organization. If you have questions about Microsoft’s business operations in connection with providing products to your organization as provided in the Product Terms, please contact Microsoft as described in the  How to contact us  section. 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When you create a personal Microsoft account, you will be asked to provide certain personal data and we will assign a unique ID number to identify your account and associated information. While some products, such as those involving payment, require a real name, you can sign in to and use other Microsoft products without providing your real name. Some data you provide, such as your display name, email address, and phone number, can be used to help others find and connect with you within Microsoft products. For example, people who know your display name, email address, or phone number can use it to search for you on Microsoft Teams for personal use and send you an invite to connect with them. Note that if you use a work or school email address to create a personal Microsoft account, your employer or school may gain access to your data. 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When you sign in to your account, you will stay signed in until you sign out. If you add your Microsoft account to a Windows device (version 8 or higher), Windows will automatically sign you in to products that use Microsoft account when you access those products on that device. When you are signed in, some products will display your name or username and your profile photo (if you have added one to your profile) as part of your use of Microsoft products, including in your communications, social interactions, and public posts.  Learn more about your Microsoft account, your data, and your choices .\n Signing in to third-party products . If you sign in to a third-party product with your Microsoft account, you will share data with the third party in accordance with the third party’s privacy policy. 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You should consider both your organization’s policies and whether you are comfortable enabling your organization to access your data before you choose to use your work or school account to sign in to products you acquire for yourself.\n If you lose access to your work or school account (if you change employers, for example), you may lose access to products, including content associated with those products, you acquired on your own behalf if you used your work or school account to sign in to such products.\n Microsoft is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of your organization, which may differ from those of Microsoft.\n If your organization is administering your use of Microsoft products, please direct your privacy inquiries, including any requests to exercise your data subject rights, to your administrator. 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The child can access communication services, like Outlook and Teams, and can freely communicate and share data with other users of all ages. Parents or guardians can change or revoke the consent choices previously made.  Learn more about parental consent and Microsoft child accounts . As the organizer of a Microsoft family group, the parent or guardian can manage their child’s information and settings on their  Family Safety  page and view and delete a child’s data on their  privacy dashboard . Accounts that require parental consent to be created are automatically included as part of the family group of the individual who provided the consent for account creation. For child accounts that do not require parental consent to be created, (e.g., for children who are over the age at which parental consent is legally required), the parent or guardian may still use a family group, but must add the child account to their family group after the account is created. 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This data stays on the console, is not shared with anyone, and can be deleted at any time.\n For game play, Kinect will map distances between the joints on your child’s body to create a stick figure representation to enable play.\n The Kinect microphone can enable voice chat between players during play. The microphone also enables voice commands for control of the console, game, or app, or to enter search terms.\n The Kinect sensor can also be used for audio and video communications.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"privacy_data_use","value":"unknown","description":" Learn more about Kinect at  Xbox Kinect and Privacy .","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"medium"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"privacy_data_use","value":"unknown","description":" Below you will find additional privacy information, such as how we secure your data, where we process your data, and how long we retain your data. 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For a description of the data included in each category, please see the  Personal data we collect  section. As referenced in the Reasons we share personal data section, we may also disclose this data among Microsoft-controlled affiliates and subsidiaries. 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Through Phone Link, you can read and dismiss your Android phone’s notifications from your Windows device or perform other actions related to the notifications. To activate this Phone Link feature, you must enable certain permissions, such as sync notifications, on both your Windows device and Android phone. These permissions can be revoked at any time under the Phone Link Settings page on your Windows device and your Android phone’s settings. 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Microsoft Defender Antivirus looks for malware and other unwanted software, potentially unwanted apps, and other malicious content on your device. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is automatically turned on to help protect your device if no other antimalware software is actively protecting your device. If Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned on, it will monitor the security status of your device. When Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned on, or is running because Limited Periodic Scanning is enabled, it will automatically send reports to Microsoft that contain data about suspected malware and other unwanted software, potentially unwanted apps, and other malicious content, and it may also send files that could contain malicious content, such as malware or unknown files for further inspection. If a report is likely to contain personal data, the report is not sent automatically, and you'll be prompted before it is sent. 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Where applicable, we may use automated systems and humans to review content to identify suspected spam, viruses, fraud, phishing, malware, jailbreaking, or other illegal or harmful content or conduct.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"medium","description":"Your Skype Manager may be suspended if group members fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct contained in this MSA.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" We also take measures to ensure that content we show you is safe. You can learn more about our approach to safety in our  Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot .","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" Notices and procedures regarding intellectual property concerns in advertising. Please review our Intellectual Property Guidelines (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=243207) regarding intellectual property concerns on our advertising network.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" ii. Don’t engage in any activity that exploits, harms, or threatens to harm children.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" If you choose to disable certain types of connected experiences, either the ribbon or menu command for those connected experiences will be grayed out or you will get an error message when you try to use those connected experiences.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"medium"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" vii. Don’t engage in activity that is harmful to you, the Services, or others (e.g., transmitting viruses, stalking, trying to generate or sharing content that harasses, bullies or threatens others, posting terrorist or violent extremist content, communicating hate speech, or advocating violence against others).","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" viii. Don’t violate or infringe upon the rights of others (e.g., unauthorized sharing of copyrighted music or other copyrighted material, resale or other distribution of Bing maps, or taking photographs or video/audio recordings of others without their consent for processing of an individual’s biometric identifiers/information or any other purpose using any of the Services).","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"medium","description":"We may suspend or cancel the Services if we do not receive an on time, full payment from you. 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To make decisions or take actions without appropriate human oversight that may have a consequential impact on any person’s legal position, financial position, life opportunities, employment opportunities, or human rights, or may result in physical or psychological harm to a person or group of persons;","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"medium","description":"For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your version of Xbox console software or the Xbox app software and download Xbox console or Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, using unauthorized Xbox games or Xbox apps, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices with an Xbox console.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" 4. 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If you violate these terms or Policies (https://aka.ms/trustandsafety), we may take action against your account. This could include limiting access to certain features or Services, stopping providing Services, closing your Microsoft account immediately or blocking delivery of a communication (like email, file sharing or instant message) to or from the Services. Closure of your access to a Service or your account may result in forfeiture of content licenses, associated content, memberships, and Microsoft account balances associated with the account. When reviewing alleged violations of these Terms, Microsoft reserves the right to review content to resolve the issue. However, we cannot monitor the entire Services and make no attempt to do so.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"medium"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" a. By agreeing to these Terms, you’re agreeing that, when using the Services, including AI services that make decisions, or take actions, autonomously or with varying levels of human intervention, you will follow these rules: i. Don’t do anything illegal, or try to generate or share content that is illegal.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" viii. Cheating and Tampering Software. For any device that can connect to Xbox Services, we may automatically check your device for unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering in violation of the Code of Conduct or these Terms, and download Xbox app software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Xbox Services, or from using unauthorized hardware or software that enables cheating or tampering.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"medium","description":"If we reasonably suspect that your Microsoft account is at risk of being used by a third party fraudulently (for example, as a result of an account compromise), Microsoft may suspend your account until you can reclaim ownership. 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In order to detect and prevent fraud and cheating, we may use anti-cheat and fraud prevention tools, applications, and other technologies. Such technologies may create digital signatures (known as “hashes”) using certain information collected from your Xbox console, PC, or mobile device, and how you use that device. This can include information about the browser, device, activities, game identifiers, and operating system.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" b. Moderation and Enforcement. Many of our Services that allow you to interact, create, generate, and share content with others leverage safety systems to protect our Services and other users. i. Policies. Our Code of Conduct identifies what’s prohibited when using our Services. Our content and conduct policies can be found here (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/policies). Specific Services have additional policies and community standards applicable to their users, which are available here (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/policies/additional-guidelines).","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" iv. Enforcement. We reserve the right to deny content if it exceeds limits on storage or file size allowed by the Service. We may block, remove or decline to display content if it appears to violate our Code of Conduct or another Service policy or where required by law. If you violate these terms or Policies (https://aka.ms/trustandsafety), we may take action against your account. This could include limiting access to certain features or Services, stopping providing Services, closing your Microsoft account immediately or blocking delivery of a communication (like email, file sharing or instant message) to or from the Services. Closure of your access to a Service or your account may result in forfeiture of content licenses, associated content, memberships, and Microsoft account balances associated with the account. When reviewing alleged violations of these Terms, Microsoft reserves the right to review content to resolve the issue. However, we cannot monitor the entire Services and make no attempt to do so. For more information about the moderation and enforcement processes (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/moderation-and-enforcement), Service specific terms , Additional policies and guidelines (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/policies/additional-guidelines), and appeals (https://www.microsoft.com/DigitalSafety/moderation-and-enforcement/appeals), see https://aka.ms/trustandsafety . Information about our policy relating to claims of intellectual property infringement may be found at NOTICES .","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"medium","description":"Microsoft is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of our customers, which may differ from those set forth in this privacy statement.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"medium"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"moderation_enforcement","value":"unknown","description":" Safety . 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Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Microsoft account or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won’t be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"data_retention","value":"medium","description":"If your Services are canceled (whether by you or us), first your right to access the Services stops immediately and your license to the software related to the Services ends. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Service or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). As a result you may no longer be able to access any of the Services (or Your Content that you’ve stored on those Services). You should have a regular backup plan. 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Account Use. You must use your Microsoft account to keep it active. This means you must sign in at least once in a two-year period to keep your Microsoft account, and associated Services (unless specified otherwise), active, unless a longer period is provided in the Microsoft account activity policy at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2086738 or in an offer for a paid portion of the Services. If you don’t sign in during this time, we will assume your Microsoft account is inactive and will close it for you. Please see section 4.a.iv.2 for the consequences of a closed Microsoft account. You must sign into your Outlook.com inbox and your OneDrive (separately) at least once in a one-year period, otherwise we will close your Outlook.com inbox and your OneDrive for you. If we reasonably suspect that your Microsoft account is at risk of being used by a third party fraudulently (for example, as a result of an account compromise), Microsoft may suspend your account until you can reclaim ownership. Based on the nature of the compromise, we may be required to disable access to some or all of Your Content. If you are having trouble accessing your Microsoft account, please visit this website: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=238656 .","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"data_retention","value":"unknown","description":" 2. If your Microsoft account is closed (whether by you or us), a few things happen. First, your right to use the Microsoft account to access the Services stops immediately. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Microsoft account or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). You should have a regular backup plan as Microsoft won’t be able to retrieve Your Content or Data once your account is closed. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"data_retention","value":"unknown","description":" g. Ending your Services. If your Services are canceled (whether by you or us), first your right to access the Services stops immediately and your license to the software related to the Services ends. Second, we’ll delete Data or Your Content associated with your Service or will otherwise disassociate it from you and your Microsoft account (unless we are required by law to keep it, return it, or transfer it to you or a third party identified by you). As a result you may no longer be able to access any of the Services (or Your Content that you’ve stored on those Services). You should have a regular backup plan. Third, you may lose access to products you’ve acquired. If you have canceled your Microsoft account and have no other account able to access the Services your Services may be canceled immediately.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"data_retention","value":"unknown","description":" x. Cancelling Your Rewards Account. If you no longer wish to participate in the Rewards Program, follow the instructions on the opt out page (https://rewards.microsoft.com/optout) to cancel your Rewards Account. If you cancel your Rewards Account, you will immediately forfeit all of your earned Points and will lose your ability to earn new Points in the future. To begin earning Points again, you must open a new Rewards Account (but Microsoft will not reinstate any previously forfeited Points). Your Rewards Account may be cancelled (and your Points forfeited) if you do not log in to your Microsoft account for 12 consecutive months. 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If you exceed your Outlook.com mailbox storage quota or your Microsoft storage quota that is provided to you under a free or paid subscription, you will be unable to send or receive messages until you remove excess content or move to a new subscription with sufficient storage. If you fail to remove excess content or obtain sufficient additional storage after receiving notice from Microsoft, we reserve the right to delete or disable access to Your Content. 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Microsoft will automatically check for and download updates to your applications, even if you’re not signed \r\n into the relevant Store. You can change your Store or system settings if you prefer not to receive automatic updates to Store applications. \r\n However, certain Office Store applications that are entirely or partly hosted online may be updated at any time by the application developer \r\n and may not require your permission to update.\n iii.\r\n Ratings and Reviews. If you rate or review an application or other Digital Good in the Store, you may receive email \r\n from Microsoft containing content from the publisher of the application or Digital Good. Any such email comes from Microsoft; we do not share your email \r\n address with publishers of applications or other Digital Goods you acquire through the Store.\n iv.\r\n Safety Warning. 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You may open and use only one Rewards Account, even if you have multiple email addresses. Each household is limited to six Rewards Accounts. The Rewards Program is solely for your personal and noncommercial use. Use of a virtual private network (VPN) or other technology or service that can be used to mask or obfuscate your geographic location may result in cancellation of your Rewards Account and forfeiture of your accrued Points.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" v. Earning Points. You may be presented with opportunities to earn Points for certain qualifying activities (" Offers "), such as Searches, Acquisitions, use of certain Microsoft products and services, and other opportunities from Microsoft. You must have an active Rewards Account to take advantage of such Offers. After completing requirements for certain Offers, you may be required to claim the Points on the Rewards Dashboard before the Points are earned and added to your Rewards Account. Failure to claim the Points within the time specified by Microsoft may result in the Points being forfeited. Eligible Offers may vary by Region and may only be available for a certain time or subject to other limitations. You must comply with all terms and conditions of a particular Offer to earn Points awarded with that Offer. You may be presented with Offers directly on the Rewards Dashboard or when you use certain Microsoft products and services. 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You must earn and have available in your Rewards Account all of the Points required for a Redemption Option before you can redeem your Points for that Redemption Option. There may be a limited number of a particular Reward available, and those Rewards will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis. You may be required to provide additional information, like your mailing address and a telephone number (other than a VOIP or toll-free number), and you may also be asked to enter a fraud-prevention code or sign additional legal documents to redeem Points for certain Redemption Options. Once you redeem your Points, you cannot cancel or return the Redemption Option for a refund of Points except in the case of defective products or as required by applicable law. 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You are responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes and any other costs of accepting and using the Redemption Option. Rewards will be emailed to the email address associated with your Microsoft account, so keep your email address up to date. Rewards that are undeliverable will not be reissued and are therefore forfeited. Rewards may not be resold. You may redeem no more than 550,000 Points per calendar year in the Rewards Program.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" xi. Program Changes or Discontinuation. Microsoft reserves the right to change, modify, discontinue, or cancel the Rewards Program or any part thereof at any time, in its sole discretion, and without prior notice. 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Microsoft Rewards. i. General Information. Microsoft Rewards (the " Rewards Program ") is free to join, and it enables you to earn points (" Points ") for certain activities and for personal use of certain Microsoft products and services. If you have a Microsoft account and are located in a participating Region (defined below), you have been automatically enrolled in the Rewards Program and can begin earning Points immediately. You can cancel your participation in the Rewards Program at any time by following the instructions below.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" a. The Services, Third-Party Apps and Services, or material or products offered through the Services may be unavailable from time to time, may be offered for a limited time, or may vary depending on your region or device. If you change the location associated with your Microsoft account, you may need to re-acquire the material or applications that were available to you and paid for in your previous region.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"medium"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" d. Recurring Payments. When you purchase the Services on a subscription basis (e.g., monthly, every 3 months or annually), you agree that you are authorizing recurring payments, and payments will be made to Microsoft by the method and at the recurring intervals you have agreed to, until the subscription for that Service is terminated by you or by Microsoft. You must cancel your Services before the next billing date to stop being charged to continue your Services. We will provide you with instructions on how you may cancel the Services. By authorizing recurring payments, you are authorizing Microsoft to store your payment instrument and process such payments as either electronic debits or fund transfers, or as electronic drafts from your designated account (for Automated Clearing House or similar payments), or as charges to your designated account (for credit card or similar payments) (collectively, "Electronic Payments" ). Subscription fees are generally charged in advance of the applicable subscription period. If any payment is returned unpaid or if any credit card or similar transaction is rejected or denied, Microsoft or its service providers reserve the right to collect any applicable return item, rejection or insufficient funds fee and process any such payment as an Electronic Payment.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" The following products, apps and services are covered by the Microsoft Services Agreement, but may not be available in your market.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" x. Inactive Xbox Service Subscriptions. Microsoft may turn off your recurring billing and stop recurring charges in select countries if you do not use your Xbox Services subscription for a period of time. Microsoft will provide notice to you before turning off recurring billing. For more information, including the applicable period of inactivity, see Subscription inactivity FAQ | Xbox Support (https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/xbox-subscription-inactivity-policy).","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" iii. 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You are solely responsible for paying such taxes or other charges. Taxes are calculated based on your location at the time your Microsoft account was registered. We may suspend or cancel the Services if we do not receive an on time, full payment from you. Suspension or cancellation of the Services for non-payment could result in a loss of access to and use of your account and its content. Connecting to the Internet via a corporate or other private network that masks your location may cause charges to be different from those displayed for your actual location.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" vii. Restrictions & Limitations on Points. Points are awarded by Microsoft to individual Rewards Accounts and cannot be transferred to any other person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Microsoft may from time to time in its sole discretion permit you (i) to share your Points within your household (limits may apply), (ii) to contribute your Points to support a nonprofit organization listed on the Redemption Page, or (iii) depending on your Region and subject to other terms and conditions, to redeem all or some of your Points for points in certain other rewards or loyalty programs, including programs operated by Microsoft or authorized third parties. Points are and remain at all times the property of Microsoft, and do not constitute your personal property; they have no cash value, and you may not obtain any cash or money in exchange for them. Points are awarded to you on a promotional basis only. You cannot purchase Points. Microsoft may limit the quantity of Points or Rewards that can be earned or redeemed per person, per household, or over a set period (e.g., a day) provided that you are not disadvantaged in breach of good faith; please refer to the FAQ for currently applicable limitations. Unless an Offer or Redemption Option explicitly states otherwise, Points earned in the Program are not valid in, and may not be used in combination with, any other program offered by Microsoft or third parties. Unredeemed Points associated with your Rewards Account expire if you do not earn or redeem any Points in your Rewards Account for 12 consecutive months. 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You should refer back to the offer describing the Services as (i) you may not receive a refund at the time of cancellation; (ii) you may be obligated to pay cancellation charges; (iii) you may be obligated to pay all charges made to your billing account for the Services before the date of cancellation; and (iv) you may lose access to and use of your account when you cancel the Services. We will process your Data as described above in section 4. If you cancel, your access to the Services ends at the end of your current Service period or, if we bill your account on a periodic basis, at the end of the period in which you canceled. If you initiate a chargeback or reversal with your bank for your payment of Services, we will deem you to have canceled as of the date that the original payment was made, and you authorize us to immediately cancel your service and/or revoke any content that was provided to you in exchange for such payment.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"high"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"6eb9818334c75a5daf633ab49f67196b23bb42036ef8a661ebaee3e5d4b62d5b"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" Tailored experiences is being replaced by Personalized offers in more recent versions of Windows. If you have not installed the latest Windows Update, you may still see Tailored experiences on your device.","additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"confidence","value":"medium"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"snapshot_sha256","value":"0e6e92a20703e811a4ebb41637f19b5da2862a005fac3944dbdeade9de28d0cd"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"wayback_url","value":""},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"source_url","value":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement"}]},{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"tier_differences","value":"unknown","description":" a. Microsoft account. You’ll need a Microsoft account to access many of the Services. Your Microsoft account lets you sign in to products, websites and services provided by Microsoft and some Microsoft partners. i. Creating an Account. You can create a Microsoft account by signing up online. You agree not to use any false, inaccurate or misleading information when signing up for your Microsoft account. In some cases, a third party, like your Internet service provider, may have assigned a Microsoft account to you. If you received your Microsoft account from a third party, the third party may have additional rights over your account, like the ability to access or delete your Microsoft account. Please review any additional terms the third party provided you, as Microsoft has no responsibility regarding these additional terms. If you create a Microsoft account on behalf of an entity, such as your business or employer, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms. You cannot transfer your Microsoft account credentials to another user or entity. To protect your account, keep your account details and password confidential. 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