Learn how to control how much information you want to share with Microsoft by changing your privacy settings in Windows 11 or 10. See the links to specific privacy settings and the data collection summary for Windows.

Windows provides the following privacy settings to give you control over your privacy. Windows generates a unique advertising ID for each user on a device, which app developers and advertising networks can then use for their own purposes, including providing more relevant advertising in apps.

Learn how to use the privacy dashboard in your Microsoft account and manage your privacy settings for products you use.

See what the Trust Center is and how to use it for security and privacy settings.

When performing everyday online activities, you might reveal personal information that can be used by others to invade your privacy. This can include sensitive information such as your IP address, your email address, your current physical location, or your home or work address.

Learn more about which privacy settings apps can use, and how to control that access.

Microsoft Edge helps you browse, search, shop online, and more. Like all modern browsers, Microsoft Edge lets you collect and store specific data on your device, like cookies, and lets you send information to us, like browsing history, to make the experience as rich, fast, and personal as possible.

Click here for our privacy policy. Details on privacy and compliance can all be found at this link.

Get security info and tips about threat prevention, detection, and troubleshooting. Including tech support scams, phishing, and malware.

It's important to keep your PC up to date, to ensure you get the latest updates to the important security hardware and other built-in security features of Windows 11 that help safeguard your personal information and digital identity from cybercriminals.