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The updated privacy statement clarifies that Microsoft Copilot collects data about your interactions with Microsoft websites and apps, in addition to previously disclosed device and product usage data. The policy now states that Copilot may use your conversation history, including saved memories, to personalize your experience across Microsoft products such as Bing, Edge, and MSN. You can manage your memories and control personalization features using the settings in Microsoft Copilot at any time.
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Those posts and profile information may remain on such sites even after you delete your account.
At the end of the retention period, personal information will be deleted, destroyed, or deidentified.
We may continue to retain some information even after you delete your account if we are required to do so in order to comply with applicable laws.
"After requesting account closure, the account is marked for deletion, but we will wait 60 days before permanently deleting the account in case you change your mind or need to access information.Excerpt from Microsoft's Privacy Statement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “After requesting account closure, the account is marked for deletion, but we will wait 60 days before permanently deleting the account in case you change your mind or need to access information.”
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