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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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Cloudflare...shall have the right to use Network Data for purposes of providing, maintaining, developing, and improving its Services.
To provide, maintain, and improve our Services, including to monitor the usage of our Services.
Comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities
"When location is enabled, data about cell towers and Wi-Fi access points and their locations are collected, de-identified, and used to improve location services.Excerpt from Microsoft's Privacy Statement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “When location is enabled, data about cell towers and Wi-Fi access points and their locations are collected, de-identified, and used to improve location services.”
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