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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 choose to voluntarily submit a video to help improve our Services, we store this person detection information for as long as needed...but in no event longer than 3 years after the date you submitted the video.
We will retain your Data for as long as necessary: (i) to achieve the purposes as set out in this Policy; (ii) as required by applicable laws and regulations, including any mandated retention periods...
We retain your personal information in an identifiable form for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Notice.
"Microsoft does not retain any image or text data you submit or the results provided, except where required to comply with legal obligations.Excerpt from Microsoft's Privacy Statement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “Microsoft does not retain any image or text data you submit or the results provided, except where required to comply with legal obligations.”
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