Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10

Privacy starts with putting you in control of your data when using Windows and other Microsoft products. We want to give you the tools and information you need to make meaningful choices in how your data is used. For more information, see Privacy at Microsoft.

Privacy Settings

You can review and change your privacy settings for Windows at any time. For example, you can control which apps and services can access your location, camera, or microphone.

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Privacy Dashboard

To manage your privacy settings and activity data for Microsoft products and services you use while signed in with your Microsoft account, go to the privacy dashboard. For more information, see View your data on the privacy dashboard.

Privacy Statement

At Microsoft, your privacy is important to us. Our privacy statement outlines the personal data we process, how we process it, and for what purposes.

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