Microsoft uses your personal data — including browsing behavior and data from third-party sources — to show you targeted ads. While Microsoft says it doesn't 'sell' your data, it does share it with advertising partners.
Your browsing history, search queries, and cross-site behavior may be combined and used to target you with personalized advertisements across Microsoft's network and with third-party advertising partners.
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When we transfer personal information from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland to countries that have not received an adequacy decision, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your personal info...
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Microsoft combines your activity across its own products with data from third-party websites to build an advertising profile, which may feel intrusive and could expose sensitive behavioral patterns to advertising partners.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision implicates GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) (consent for advertising) and Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests), Recital 47 (direct marketing), and ePrivacy Directive requirements for cookie-based tracking. Under CCPA/CPRA §1798.120, sharing data for cross-context behavioral advertising constitutes 'sale or sharing' triggering opt-out rights even absent monetary consideration. FTC Act Section 5 applies to deceptive representations about data sharing for advertising. IAB TCF consent framework compliance is relevant for EU deployments.
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