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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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If you enable location data for the mobile version of our services...we may use your location data to serve you geo-targeted ads for employers and other advertisers that are local to you.
when you opt out of receiving interest-based advertisements through one of these programs, this does not mean you will no longer see advertisements from us or on our services.
we may share, or permit third party online advertising networks and other third-party services, to collect, information about your use of our Services over time so that they may display ads that may be relevant to your interests...
"Microsoft Advertising does not collect, process, or disclose personal data that qualifies as "sensitive data" under applicable U.S. state data privacy laws for the purposes of providing personalized advertising.Excerpt from Microsoft's Privacy Statement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “Microsoft Advertising does not collect, process, or disclose personal data that qualifies as "sensitive data" under applicable U.S. state data privacy laws for the purposes of providing personalized advertising.”
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