We strive to gather only the info we need, and to store it only for as long as it’s needed to provide a service or for analysis. In addition, you can control whether optional diagnostic data associated with your device is shared with Microsoft to solve product issues and help improve Microsoft products and services.Īs you use features and services in Microsoft Edge, diagnostic data about how you use those features is sent to Microsoft. Microsoft Edge saves your browsing history-information about websites you visit-on your device.

Microsoft Edge collects a set of required diagnostic data to keep Microsoft Edge secure, up to date and performing as expected. Microsoft believes in and practices information collection minimization. We use this data to better understand how our products are performing and where improvements need to be made. Microsoft uses diagnostic data to improve our products and services.

What data is collected or stored, and why For more information about privacy in Microsoft Edge, we recommend reviewing our Privacy Statement. We give you choices to control what data gets collected. Some people worry about their web browsing history being collected. That’s why we tell you what data is stored on your device or collected by us. Whenever we collect data, we want to make sure it’s the right choice for you. 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. The new Microsoft Edge helps you browse, search, shop online, and more.

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