When you search using Bing, Microsoft collects the search terms you provide, along with other information, such as your IP address and location, the unique identifiers contained in our cookies, the time and date of your search, and your browser configuration. Microsoft uses this and other data to enhance your experience and to improve our products and services.
If you're signed in to Bing with your Microsoft account, your Bing search activity appears on the privacy dashboard. (For more info, see View your data on the privacy dashboard.) The privacy dashboard provides an easy way to revisit the search terms you've entered and results you've clicked while using Bing. It also provides a convenient way to clear your search history.
Deleting your search history removes it from your Microsoft account. Searches made while not signed in to your Microsoft account are unaffected by these settings, and will not be displayed on the privacy dashboard.
When you clear your search history, some copies may be retained within Microsoft's backup systems for a limited time.
We are updating how we describe data retention to better reflect the different ways data is used. For your personalized search experiences, we reduce how we use your identifiable data over time. After 18 months, we no longer use cookies and other identifiers that could be linked to a specific account or device to personalize your search experience.  Â
In the coming months, we will retain data from authenticated users for up to 5 years to help improve our products and services. Before this data is kept longer, we will remove sensitive information and apply privacy safeguards. You can delete your search data at any time, including data that is stored for longer periods. Our datasets are regularly refreshed to keep information accurate and up to date.Â
See the Privacy Statement for more information about how Microsoft uses your search history and your data protection rights.
