Important
An updated version of the Microsoft Copilot app for web, desktop, and mobile devices is available as of August 18, 2026. If you haven't updated to or downloaded the new version of the Microsoft Copilot app, this article does not apply to you. Instead, see Privacy FAQ for Microsoft Copilot.
Note
- This article applies only when you sign in with a Microsoft account, such as a personal email address, when using the Microsoft Copilot app on web, desktop, or mobile. If you're using Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps, see Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps for home: your data and privacy.
- This article does not apply when you sign in to the Microsoft Copilot app or use Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps with a work, school, or organizational (Microsoft Entra) account. For more information, see Data protection when using Microsoft Copilot for work or school.
Microsoft Copilot helps you move from idea to finished work, all in one place. Copilot is integrated into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more, bringing the files and information you use into one experience. Copilot can help you create polished documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, draft emails, organize your day, and get answers grounded in the work you’re doing. With Cowork, Copilot can also help with bigger, multi-step tasks and deliver completed to-dos. You can also choose between leading AI models for different kinds of work. Specific features vary by subscription.
When you sign in to Copilot with your personal Microsoft account, your use of Copilot is governed by the Microsoft Services Agreement and the Copilot Terms of Use. For information about how Microsoft uses your personal data, see the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
For more information about how Copilot uses your data and protects your privacy, see the following articles: