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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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"Please note that some of our products include links to or otherwise enable you to access products of third parties whose privacy practices differ from those of Microsoft... If you provide personal data to any of those products, your data is governed by their privacy policies.Excerpt from Microsoft's Privacy Statement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “Please note that some of our products include links to or otherwise enable you to access products of third parties whose privacy practices differ from those of Microsoft... If you provide personal data to any of those products, your data is governed by their privacy policies.”
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