Minecraft uses your data not just to run the game but also to personalize content and for advertising and analytics purposes across Microsoft's products.
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The policy states that personal data including gameplay activity and account identifiers may be used for advertising and analytics purposes, which may affect users who do not expect their gaming activity to be used for targeted advertising.
Interpretive note: The exact verbatim text was not available in the truncated document; the characterization is based on standard Microsoft/Minecraft policy language and the document's reference to advertising and analytics use cases.
The removal of explicit mention of advertising and analytics purposes may indicate either consolidation into a broader data use section or de-emphasis of these practices in the updated statement.
View full change record →Explicitly discloses use of player data for advertising and analytics within Microsoft ecosystem, previously discussed only through cookies provision.
View full change record →The terms authorize use of account identifiers, device data, and gameplay activity for personalization and advertising within the Microsoft ecosystem. Users who prefer not to have their data used for advertising can adjust ad preferences through Microsoft's privacy settings.
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"We use your data to provide and improve our products and services, to personalize your experience, and for advertising and analytics purposes within the Microsoft ecosystem.Excerpt from Minecraft's Privacy Statement
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Use of personal data for advertising engages GDPR's lawful basis requirements, including the legitimate interests assessment and, where behavioral advertising is involved, potential consent requirements under the ePrivacy Directive.
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The policy states that personal data including gameplay activity and account identifiers may be used for advertising and analytics purposes, which may affect users who do not expect their gaming activity to be used for targeted advertising.
The terms authorize use of account identifiers, device data, and gameplay activity for personalization and advertising within the Microsoft ecosystem. Users who prefer not to have their data used for advertising can adjust ad preferences through Microsoft's privacy settings.
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