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Your Privacy Choices Link

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What it is

The footer includes a 'Your Privacy Choices' link attributed to Microsoft, indicating the presence of a privacy rights exercise mechanism consistent with U.S. state privacy law requirements.

This analysis describes what Minecraft's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The 'Your Privacy Choices' link is associated with opt-out rights under CCPA and CPRA, specifically the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; its placement in the Minecraft footer indicates that these rights are available to applicable users through the Microsoft privacy framework.

Interpretive note: The scope and technical implementation of the 'Your Privacy Choices' mechanism are not disclosed in the provided text; its adequacy under CCPA, CPRA, and equivalent state statutes cannot be assessed without reviewing the linked document.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Change history

added Jul 10, 2026

This link likely provides users with access to opt-out mechanisms and CCPA/privacy rights management tools, enhancing user autonomy over personal data.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the footer provides California residents and users in other applicable states with a mechanism to exercise opt-out rights regarding the sale or sharing of personal data; the specific categories of data and third parties involved are not disclosed in the provided page text.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Access the 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the Minecraft website footer to exercise opt-out rights regarding the sale or sharing of personal information under applicable state privacy laws.

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© 2026 Microsoft Your Privacy Choices

Excerpt from Minecraft's Privacy Statement

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CCPA and CPRA require businesses meeting applicable thresholds to provide a 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' mechanism, commonly labeled 'Your Privacy Choices' or with a prescribed opt-out icon.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Minecraft Privacy Statement
Entity
Minecraft
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016500
Document ID
CA-D-00117
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f3a6a11f0ccd50b308fbc95e67849eb8bede132d08a551c53c58e1a360c9ae61
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 14:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Minecraft
Document: Minecraft Privacy Statement
Record ID: CA-P-016500
Captured: 2026-07-09 14:46:14 UTC
SHA-256: f3a6a11f0ccd50b3…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/minecraft/minecraft-privacy-statement/provision/CA-P-016500/your-privacy-choices-link/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Minecraft's Your Privacy Choices Link clause do?

The 'Your Privacy Choices' link is associated with opt-out rights under CCPA and CPRA, specifically the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; its placement in the Minecraft footer indicates that these rights are available to applicable users through the Microsoft privacy framework.

How does this clause affect you?

The 'Your Privacy Choices' link in the footer provides California residents and users in other applicable states with a mechanism to exercise opt-out rights regarding the sale or sharing of personal data; the specific categories of data and third parties involved are not disclosed in the provided page text.

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