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This broad automatic collection creates a detailed behavioral profile of every user, which can be used for purposes including advertising targeting and AI model improvement.
The updated terms now explicitly authorize GitHub to collect AI outputs generated within the platform alongside user-provided code and content, and to share personal data with Microsoft and other Git…
The policy states GitHub collects identifiers, device information, usage activity, payment data, and user-generated content, and authorizes sharing this data with Microsoft affiliates, service providers, and analytics and advertising partners. Public repository content is described as globally visible and potentially indexed by search engines, meaning code and associated metadata posted publicly is not treated as private personal data under the policy. You can submit data access, deletion, or correction requests through GitHub's privacy contact form at https://support.github.com/contact/privacy.
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This broad automatic collection creates a detailed behavioral profile of every user, which can be used for purposes including advertising targeting and AI model improvement.
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