Microsoft's Privacy Statement and Online Terms
Learn about Microsoft's privacy statement and online terms in this lesson.
What is Microsoft's privacy statement
How Microsoft gathers, uses, and discloses your personal information is described in its privacy statement. All Microsoft goods and services, such as Windows, Office, Xbox, and Azure, are covered by the statement.
Type of information Microsoft gathers
Contact details such as your name, phone number, and email address.
Demographic data, including your location, gender, and age.
Usage information, including the websites, apps, and searches you access.
Device information includes the device you use, the operating system you are using, and the device's ID.
User's Interests, preferences, and behaviors are examples of profile data.
How does Microsoft use your data
Microsoft uses data collected to deliver the goods and services you require, enhance those goods and services, and market to you. Microsoft, for instance, utilizes your contact information to send you information about its goods and services, and it also uses usage information to enhance the functionality of those products and services.
Here's a breakdown of how Microsoft uses data collected
Data usage for service provision: Microsoft utilizes your data to offer you the products and services you use. This could include using your account information to grant you access to their software, online services, devices, and more.
Data usage for improvement: Microsoft employs the data it collects to enhance the quality and performance of its ...