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Privacy Statement Linkage

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision operationalizes the separation between service terms and privacy practices by referencing external privacy documentation. It establishes that Azure data handling is subject to Microsoft's Privacy Statement rather than being solely defined within the Azure Terms themselves.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under Azure Terms are subject to data practices defined in Microsoft's Privacy Statement, which is incorporated by reference. The specific data processing, retention, and sharing practices are thereby established through the linked Privacy Statement rather than through the primary Azure agreement.

How other platforms handle this

Shein Medium

enableGpcSdk: true, gpcSetting: { privacyPolicyLink: '/Privacy-Security-Policy-a-282.html' }

Target Medium

We process Global Privacy Control signals as opt-out requests for the sale or sharing of personal information.

Yelp Medium

The Service is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your cons...

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Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Azure Terms
Entity
Microsoft Azure
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006207
Document ID
CA-D-00650
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
2ea7e4bc16e092405516d7a210be7f3b823c306ec35fe496e200abc795cf5f1e
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 07:54 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft Azure
Document: Azure Terms
Record ID: CA-P-006207
Captured: 2026-05-08 07:54:51 UTC
SHA-256: 2ea7e4bc16e09240…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft-azure/azure-terms/privacy-statement-linkage/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft Azure's Privacy Statement Linkage clause do?

This provision operationalizes the separation between service terms and privacy practices by referencing external privacy documentation. It establishes that Azure data handling is subject to Microsoft's Privacy Statement rather than being solely defined within the Azure Terms themselves.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under Azure Terms are subject to data practices defined in Microsoft's Privacy Statement, which is incorporated by reference. The specific data processing, retention, and sharing practices are thereby established through the linked Privacy Statement rather than through the primary Azure agreement.

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