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| 0 | Microsoft Privacy Statement Last Updated: June 2026 What's New? | 0 | Microsoft Privacy Statement Last Updated: July 2026 What's New? |
| 1 | We’ve refreshed our Privacy Statement to make it easier to read, navigate, and understand, with clearer explanations of how we use data and the choices available to you. | 1 | Print Expand All Collapse All Microsoft Privacy Statement Personal data we collect How we use personal data Reasons we disclose personal data How to access and control your personal data Cookies and similar technologies Microsoft account Collection of data from children Storage and processing of personal data Advertising Other important privacy information Diagnostic data Preview or free-of-charge releases Changes to this privacy statement How to contact us Product-specific details: Artificial Intelligence and Copilot capabilities Enterprise and developer products Products provided by your organization – notice to end users Applicable Terms for Enterprise online services Enterprise and developer software and enterprise appliances Productivity and communications products Microsoft 365, Office, and other productivity apps Microsoft Family Safety Microsoft Launcher Microsoft Teams OneDrive Outlook Skype Surface Surface Duo SwiftKey LinkedIn Search and browse Bing Microsoft Edge Windows Activation Advertising ID Cellular plan activation from Mobile Operator website Diagnostics Personalized offers Feedback Hub Get Help Live captions Location services Narrator Linked Mobile Experiences on Windows Cross-device experiences Recording Security and safety features Speech, Voice Activation, Inking, and Typing Sync and backup settings Update Services Windows AI Features Windows apps Windows Hello Windows Search Entertainment and related services XBOX Microsoft Store MSN Windows Mixed Reality Cookies Most Microsoft sites use cookies, small text files placed on your device which web servers utilize in the domain that placed the cookie can retrieve later. |
| 2 | More detailed information is available in What's New . | — | Removed |
| 3 | Print Expand All Collapse All Microsoft Privacy Statement Personal data we collect How we use personal data Reasons we disclose personal data How to access and control your personal data Cookies and similar technologies Microsoft account Collection of data from children Storage and processing of personal data Advertising Other important privacy information Diagnostic data Preview or free-of-charge releases Changes to this privacy statement How to contact us Product-specific details: Artificial Intelligence and Copilot capabilities Enterprise and developer products Products provided by your organization – notice to end users Applicable Terms for Enterprise online services Enterprise and developer software and enterprise appliances Productivity and communications products Microsoft 365, Office, and other productivity apps Microsoft Family Safety Microsoft Launcher Microsoft Teams OneDrive Outlook Skype Surface Surface Duo SwiftKey LinkedIn Search and browse Bing Microsoft Edge Windows Activation Advertising ID Cellular plan activation from Mobile Operator website Diagnostics Personalized offers Feedback Hub Get Help Live captions Location services Narrator Linked Mobile Experiences on Windows Cross-device experiences Recording Security and safety features Speech, Voice Activation, Inking, and Typing Sync and backup settings Update Services Windows AI Features Windows apps Windows Hello Windows Search Entertainment and related services Xbox Microsoft Store MSN Windows Mixed Reality Cookies Most Microsoft sites use cookies, small text files placed on your device which web servers utilize in the domain that placed the cookie can retrieve later. | — | Removed |
| 89 | Data generated from using devices or participating in events, like buttons you press on an Xbox controller or other activity data, or information you provide when registering or attending an in-person event. | 87 | Data generated from using devices or participating in events, like buttons you press on an XBOX controller or other activity data, or information you provide when registering or attending an in-person event. |
| 150 | We may share age group information with Microsoft apps and services, as well as third-party apps, so that they can apply appropriate safeguards, tailor experiences, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. | ||
| 270 | Xbox . | 269 | XBOX . |
| 271 | If you use the Xbox network or Xbox.com, you can view or edit your personal data, including billing and account information, privacy settings, and online safety and data sharing preferences by accessing My Xbox on the Xbox console or on Xbox.com. | 270 | If you use the XBOX network or XBOX.com, you can view or edit your personal data, including billing and account information, privacy settings, and online safety and data sharing preferences by accessing My XBOX on the XBOX console or on XBOX.com. |
| 425 | In some cases, you may need to switch to a personal email address to continue accessing consumer-oriented products like the Xbox network. | 424 | In some cases, you may need to switch to a personal email address to continue accessing consumer-oriented products like the XBOX network. |
| 445 | Parents of Xbox users have additional controls through the Xbox Family Settings app. | 444 | Parents of XBOX users have additional controls through the XBOX Family Settings app. |
| 447 | When we receive parental consent or authorization, the child's account is treated much like any other account, and the child will be able to use Microsoft services such as Outlook, Bing, Copilot, and Xbox, and communicate or share data with other users. | 446 | See the How we use personal data section for more information about how we provide age appropriate experiences. |
| 447 | When we receive parental consent or authorization, the child's account is treated much like any other account, and the child will be able to use Microsoft services such as Outlook, Bing, Copilot, and XBOX, and communicate or share data with other users. | ||
| 458 | Some Microsoft products, including Xbox, also have their own in-product controls. | 458 | Some Microsoft products, including XBOX, also have their own in-product controls. |
| 469 | For more information on Xbox features, in-product controls, and the associated personal data collection, use, and disclosure, please see the Xbox section of this privacy statement. | 469 | For more information on XBOX features, in-product controls, and the associated personal data collection, use, and disclosure, please see the XBOX section of this privacy statement. |
| 506 | We call these kinds of ads "personalized advertising." For example, viewing gaming content on xbox.com may result in you later seeing game ads on MSN. | 506 | We call these kinds of ads "personalized advertising." For example, viewing gaming content on XBOX.com may result in you later seeing game ads on MSN. |
| 590 | Microsoft Copilot also appears in other Microsoft products like Microsoft Edge and Xbox. | 590 | Microsoft Copilot also appears in other Microsoft products like Microsoft Edge and XBOX. |
| 592 | For more information, see the Microsoft Edge and Xbox sections of this privacy statement. | 592 | For more information, see the Microsoft Edge and XBOX sections of this privacy statement. |
| 715 | When using the Screenshot feature in the Sticky Notes experience, you can capture content from the active window of other apps on your device and insert it into your note. | ||
| 716 | You can then view, edit, and annotate the captured content within Sticky Notes. | ||
| 723 | Back to top Microsoft Family Safety The Microsoft Family Safety M365 product allows a family group to connect through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. | 725 | Back to top Microsoft Family Safety The Microsoft Family Safety M365 product allows a family group to connect through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, XBOX, or mobile devices. |
| 725 | Microsoft Family Safety can help parents and guardians through tools such as digital content filtering, screen time limits, spending for Microsoft and Xbox stores, setting age limits for apps and games, and location sharing. | 727 | Microsoft Family Safety can help parents and guardians through tools such as digital content filtering, screen time limits, spending for Microsoft and XBOX stores, setting age limits for apps and games, and location sharing. |
| 1080 | Info about your use of other Microsoft products and services, including Microsoft Bing, Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Microsoft websites, such as MSN.com. | 1082 | Info about your use of other Microsoft products and services, including Microsoft Bing, Microsoft 365, XBOX, and Microsoft websites, such as MSN.com. |
| 1487 | View Summary Learn more Back to top Entertainment and related services Entertainment and related services like Xbox, Microsoft Store, and MSN power rich experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and games. | 1489 | View Summary Learn more Back to top Entertainment and related services Entertainment and related services like XBOX, Microsoft Store, and MSN power rich experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and games. |
| 1490 | Entertainment and related services like Xbox, Microsoft Store, and MSN power rich experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and games. | 1492 | Entertainment and related services like XBOX, Microsoft Store, and MSN power rich experiences and enable you to access a variety of content, applications and games. |
| 1493 | Xbox The Xbox network is the online gaming and entertainment service from Microsoft that consists of software and enables online experiences across different platforms. | 1495 | XBOX The XBOX network is the online gaming and entertainment service from Microsoft that consists of software and enables online experiences across different platforms. |
| 1494 | This service lets you find and play games, view content, and connect with friends on Xbox and other gaming and social networks. | 1496 | This service lets you find and play games, view content, and connect with friends on XBOX and other gaming and social networks. |
| 1495 | When you sign up for an Xbox profile, we assign you a gamertag (a public nickname) and a unique identifier. | 1497 | When you sign up for an XBOX profile, we assign you a gamertag (a public nickname) and a unique identifier. |
| 1496 | When you sign in on Xbox devices, apps, and services, the data we collect about your use is stored using your identifiers. | 1498 | When you sign in on XBOX devices, apps, and services, the data we collect about your use is stored using your identifiers. |
| 1501 | Children under 13 years old or as otherwise specified in your jurisdiction need parental or guardian consent to create an Xbox profile and use the Xbox network. | 1503 | Children under 13 years old or as otherwise specified in your jurisdiction need parental or guardian consent to create an XBOX profile and use the XBOX network. |
| 1502 | When setting up an Xbox profile for your child, you’ll sign in with your own Microsoft account to confirm you’re an adult organizer in your family group. | 1504 | When setting up an XBOX profile for your child, you’ll sign in with your own Microsoft account to confirm you’re an adult organizer in your family group. |
| 1503 | Xbox consoles are devices you can use to find and play games, movies, music, and other digital entertainment. | 1505 | XBOX consoles are devices you can use to find and play games, movies, music, and other digital entertainment. |
| 1504 | When you sign in to Xbox experiences—in apps or on a console—we also assign a unique identifier to your device. | 1506 | When you sign in to XBOX experiences—in apps or on a console—we also assign a unique identifier to your device. |
| 1505 | 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. | 1507 | 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. |
| 1506 | Data we collect about your use of Xbox services, games, apps, and consoles includes: When you sign in and sign out of Xbox, any purchases you make, and content you obtain. | 1508 | Data we collect about your use of XBOX services, games, apps, and consoles includes: When you sign in and sign out of XBOX, any purchases you make, and content you obtain. |
| 1508 | Performance data about Xbox consoles, Xbox Game Pass and other Xbox apps, the Xbox network, connected accessories, and your network connection, including any software or hardware errors. | 1510 | Performance data about XBOX consoles, XBOX Game Pass and other XBOX apps, the XBOX network, connected accessories, and your network connection, including any software or hardware errors. |
| 1509 | Content you add, upload, or share through the Xbox network, including text, pictures, and video you capture in games and apps. | 1511 | Content you add, upload, or share through the XBOX network, including text, pictures, and video you capture in games and apps. |
| 1510 | Social activity, including chat data and interactions with other gamers, and connections you make (friends you add and people who follow you) on the Xbox network. | 1512 | Social activity, including chat data and interactions with other gamers, and connections you make (friends you add and people who follow you) on the XBOX network. |
| 1511 | 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. | 1513 | 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. |
| 1514 | To change your settings for these recommendations, visit the Xbox online safety and privacy settings page. | 1516 | To change your settings for these recommendations, visit the XBOX online safety and privacy settings page. |
| 1516 | When you create your child’s Xbox profile, you consent to Microsoft collecting, using, and sharing their information, including their personal data, based on their Xbox network privacy and communication settings. | 1518 | When you create your child’s XBOX profile, you consent to Microsoft collecting, using, and sharing their information, including their personal data, based on their XBOX network privacy and communication settings. |
| 1517 | Your child’s privacy settings start at the most restrictive level by default Camera and Microphone . | 1519 | Your child’s privacy settings start at the most restrictive level by default. |
| 1518 | While using Xbox, you can use the device’s capabilities such as the microphone, camera, and screen recording to improve your gaming experience. | 1520 | Camera and Microphone . |
| 1519 | Xbox diagnostic data . | 1521 | While using XBOX, you can use the device’s capabilities such as the microphone, camera, and screen recording to improve your gaming experience. |
| 1522 | XBOX diagnostic data . | ||
| 1521 | If your child uses an Xbox console, only the minimum required diagnostic data is sent to Microsoft to help keep Xbox safe, secure, and performing as expected. | 1524 | If your child uses an XBOX console, only the minimum required diagnostic data is sent to Microsoft to help keep XBOX safe, secure, and performing as expected. |
| 1530 | During Xbox real-time (“party”) chat, players may activate a voice-to-text feature that lets them view that chat as text. | 1533 | During XBOX real-time (“party”) chat, players may activate a voice-to-text feature that lets them view that chat as text. |
| 1533 | This data may also be used to provide a safe gaming environment and enforce the Community Standards for Xbox as well as the other purposes described in this statement. | 1536 | This data may also be used to provide a safe gaming environment and enforce the Community Standards for XBOX as well as the other purposes described in this statement. |
| 1534 | Xbox data viewable by others . | 1537 | XBOX data viewable by others . |
| 1535 | Your gamertag, game and play statistics, achievements, presence (whether you are currently signed in to Xbox), content you share, and other data about your activity on Xbox can be seen by: Other players signed in to Xbox. | 1538 | Your gamertag, game and play statistics, achievements, presence (whether you are currently signed in to XBOX), content you share, and other data about your activity on XBOX can be seen by: Other players signed in to XBOX. |
| 1537 | Other services associated with Xbox (including those of partner companies). | 1540 | Other services associated with XBOX (including those of partner companies). |
| 1539 | 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. | 1542 | 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. |
| 1540 | On the Xbox network, your child’s online presence (defaulted to “friends”), gamertag, gameplay statistics, and achievements are visible to other players. | 1543 | On the XBOX network, your child’s online presence (defaulted to “friends”), gamertag, gameplay statistics, and achievements are visible to other players. |
| 1541 | Depending on your child’s safety settings, they might share information when playing or communicating with others on the Xbox network. | 1544 | Depending on your child’s safety settings, they might share information when playing or communicating with others on the XBOX network. |
| 1543 | Learn more at Xbox online safety and privacy settings . | 1546 | Learn more at XBOX online safety and privacy settings . |
| 1544 | Xbox data shared with game and apps publishers and developers . | 1547 | XBOX data shared with game and apps publishers and developers . |
| 1545 | When you use an Xbox online game or any network-connected app on your Xbox console, PC, or mobile device, the publisher of that game or app has access to data to help the publisher deliver, support, and improve its product. | 1548 | When you use an XBOX online game or any network-connected app on your XBOX console, PC, or mobile device, the publisher of that game or app has access to data to help the publisher deliver, support, and improve its product. |
| 1546 | This data includes: your Xbox user identifier; gamertag; limited account info such as country and age range; data about your in-game communications; any Xbox enforcement activity; game-play sessions (for example, moves made in-game, types of vehicles used in-game); your presence on the Xbox network; the time you spend playing the game or app; rankings, statistics, gamer profiles, avatars, or gamerpics; friends lists; activity feeds for official clubs you belong to; official club memberships; and any content you create or submit in the game or app. | 1549 | This data includes: your XBOX user identifier; gamertag; limited account info such as country and age range; data about your in-game communications; any XBOX enforcement activity; game-play sessions (for example, moves made in-game, types of vehicles used in-game); your presence on the XBOX network; the time you spend playing the game or app; rankings, statistics, gamer profiles, avatars, or gamerpics; friends lists; activity feeds for official clubs you belong to; official club memberships; and any content you create or submit in the game or app. |
| 1548 | Some publisher access to your data may be revoked at https://microsoft.com/consent Third-party publishers and developers of games and apps have their own distinct and independent relationship with users and their collection and usage of personal data is subject to their specific privacy policies. | 1551 | Some publisher access to your data may be revoked at https://microsoft.com/consent . |
| 1552 | Third-party publishers and developers of games and apps have their own distinct and independent relationship with users and their collection and usage of personal data is subject to their specific privacy policies. | ||
| 1553 | Xbox offers optional AI-enhanced features, including our Support Virtual Agents and Game assist. | 1557 | XBOX offers optional AI-enhanced features, including our Support Virtual Agents and Game assist. |
| 1554 | To provide a response, these AI-enhanced features use your voice or text-based prompt, publicly-available support articles, and other relevant data described in the “Personal data we collect” section or within the feature. | 1558 | To provide a response, these AI-enhanced features use your voice or text-based prompt, publicly-available support articles, and other relevant data described in the “ Personal data we collect ” section or within the feature. |
| 1555 | Additional privacy settings are available within certain Xbox AI-enhanced features, including Game assist. | 1559 | Additional privacy settings are available within certain XBOX AI-enhanced features, including Game assist. |
| 1558 | You can use the Xbox Family Settings app to manage your child’s experience on the Xbox Network such as spending for the Microsoft and Xbox stores, viewing your child’s Xbox activity, and setting age ratings and screen time limits. | 1562 | You can use the XBOX Family Settings app to manage your child’s experience on the XBOX Network such as spending for the Microsoft and XBOX stores, viewing your child’s XBOX activity, and setting age ratings and screen time limits. |
| 1559 | 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. | 1563 | 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. |
| 1560 | Learn more about managing Xbox profiles at Xbox online safety and privacy settings . | 1564 | Learn more about managing XBOX profiles at XBOX online safety and privacy settings . |
| 1561 | 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. | 1565 | 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. |
| 1563 | 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). | 1567 | 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). |
| 1566 | 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. | 1570 | 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. |
| 1568 | 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. | 1572 | 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. |
| 1571 | Xbox 360 . | 1575 | XBOX 360 . |
| 1572 | This Xbox console collects limited required diagnostic data to keep your console functioning as expected while using a console connected to the Xbox network. | 1576 | This XBOX console collects limited required diagnostic data to keep your console functioning as expected while using a console connected to the XBOX network. |
| 1575 | Learn more about Kinect at Xbox Kinect and Privacy . | 1579 | Learn more about Kinect at XBOX Kinect and Privacy . |
| 1576 | Back to top Microsoft Store Microsoft Store is an online service, accessible via digital storefronts on the web, PC, Xbox consoles, and the Xbox App, that enables you to browse, download, purchase, rate, and review apps, games, subscriptions, in-app extras and add-ons, and other digital content for devices such as PCs, tablets, Xbox consoles, mobile devices, and others. | 1580 | Back to top Microsoft Store Microsoft Store is an online service, accessible via digital storefronts on the web, PC, XBOX consoles, and the XBOX App, that enables you to browse, download, purchase, rate, and review apps, games, subscriptions, in-app extras and add-ons, and other digital content for devices such as PCs, tablets, XBOX consoles, mobile devices, and others. |
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