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Advertisers' account and campaign data, including identifying information, may be made publicly visible through Microsoft Advertising's transparency reporting.
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Readers who advertise on Microsoft Advertising should be aware that certain data about their ads may be disclosed publicly.
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Advertisers' account and campaign data, including identifying information, may be made publicly visible through Microsoft Advertising's transparency reporting.
Readers who advertise on Microsoft Advertising should be aware that certain data about their ads may be disclosed publicly.
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