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 .

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

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

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 manage the privacy settings for your apps on Xbox.

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.

Xbox has a variety of privacy and online safety settings that you can manage for the whole family. To learn more, see: Why can’t I change my privacy settings? You can always report offensive messages. To learn more about reporting Xbox messages, see: Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

Windows privacy settings let you control which apps can access your personal data and device features—such as your location, camera, microphone, contacts, and calendar—so you can decide what information apps can use and when.

Learn about Xbox online safety so you can manage your family's accounts.