Choose how much information you want to share with Microsoft by changing your privacy settings. To do this, select Start , then open Settings , and select Privacy & security .

Learn about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge.

Learn how to make your Xbox family group's accounts safe and secure before playing on the Xbox service.

Learn how to manage the online safety and privacy settings on the Xbox console for you and every member of your family group.

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 how you can manage your online safety and privacy settings and how they affect personalized recommendations that you might see in the Microsoft Store.

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 virus and threat protection options in Windows Security to scan your device for threats and view the results.

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

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