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Incorporation by Reference of Microsoft Privacy Statement

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Incorporation by reference creates a multi-layered privacy framework where Minecraft users are subject to both the Minecraft Privacy Statement and the Microsoft Privacy Statement. This structure centralizes data practices across Microsoft products rather than maintaining a standalone Minecraft policy.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under this clause are bound by the terms of both the Minecraft Privacy Statement and the Microsoft Privacy Statement. The Microsoft statement establishes additional data collection, processing, and sharing practices that apply to Minecraft alongside the Minecraft-specific disclosures.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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This privacy notice supplements the Microsoft Privacy Statement. The Microsoft Privacy Statement provides additional details about our data collection and use practices and applies to all Microsoft products and services.

— Excerpt from Minecraft's Minecraft Privacy Statement

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
COPPA
United States Federal
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Privacy Statement
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-004708
Document ID
CA-D-00117
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
bb49cb7c861eed80f0e8a559277b9813aaddc620a7e369e4dc8f1f7d1c1fe720
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 21:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-004708
Captured: 2026-05-20 21:24:41 UTC
SHA-256: bb49cb7c861eed80…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-privacy-statement/incorporation-by-reference-of-microsoft-privacy-statement/
Accessed: June 9, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Incorporation by Reference of Microsoft Privacy Statement clause do?

Incorporation by reference creates a multi-layered privacy framework where Minecraft users are subject to both the Minecraft Privacy Statement and the Microsoft Privacy Statement. This structure centralizes data practices across Microsoft products rather than maintaining a standalone Minecraft policy.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under this clause are bound by the terms of both the Minecraft Privacy Statement and the Microsoft Privacy Statement. The Microsoft statement establishes additional data collection, processing, and sharing practices that apply to Minecraft alongside the Minecraft-specific disclosures.

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