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Microsoft is committed to transparency and giving clients control over their data. The rights of individuals (DSR) include the ability to view, correct, export, and delete personal data that companies hold about them. Microsoft has implemented controls in its products and services to allow users to view the personal data collected and make choices about it.

You can view and manage your personal data through your Microsoft Privacy Dashboard. This includes your Bing search history, location data, app and service activity, and more. For specific products like OneDrive, Outlook.com, and Skype, there are tools within those products to view or download your personal content.

You can delete your personal data through your Microsoft Privacy Dashboard. This includes clearing your Bing search history, location data, and app activity. For product-specific data like emails in Outlook.com or files in OneDrive, you can use the tools within those products to delete content.

Microsoft prioritizes the online safety and privacy of young users. Depending on your age and location, you may need parental consent to create a Microsoft account. Parents or guardians can also set up a Microsoft Family Group. Once you have an account, you can manage some of your data through the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard, though parental consent may be required for certain actions.

Microsoft offers controls and settings to help users manage their privacy preferences. You can adjust these settings on your Privacy Dashboard, including managing app permissions, disabling interest-based ads, and updating communication preferences. For Windows users, there are additional settings for diagnostic data collection.

You can opt out of personalized ads on Microsoft sites and services by visiting the ad settings page on your Privacy Dashboard. This will prevent Microsoft from using your data to tailor ads to your interests, though you will still see generic ads.

You can control whether you receive promotional communications from Microsoft via email, SMS, mail, or phone. If you have a personal Microsoft account, manage these preferences on your Privacy Dashboard. Without an account, use Microsoft's web form to adjust email contact preferences.

For privacy concerns or questions, contact Microsoft's privacy team. They respond within 30 days. EU residents can also reach Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited's Data Protection Officer at One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland, or call +353 1 706 3117.