For example, we may use services from other companies, which enable us to derive a general geographic area based on your IP address, to customize certain services to your geographic area. We may also supplement the information we collect with information obtained from other companies. To offer you a more consistent and personalized experience in your interactions with Microsoft, information that is collected through one Microsoft service may be combined with information obtained through other Microsoft services. We may occasionally request your feedback, invite you to participate in surveys, or send you promotional mailings to inform you of other products or services that are available from Microsoft and its affiliates. Some Microsoft services may send periodic member letters that are considered part of the service. We may send certain mandatory service communications such as welcome letters, billing reminders, information about technical service issues, and security announcements. It may also be used to analyze and improve Microsoft products and services. The information we collect from you is used by Microsoft and its controlled subsidiaries and affiliates to turn on the features that you use and to provide the service(s) or carry out the transaction(s) you’ve requested or authorized. It can seamlessly integrate into online services to leverage the power of the cloud. This solution is designed for small organizations to easily use, manage, and protect the data and apps most critical to their success. The Essentials Experience is designed using 64-bit architecture, which provides simplicity, easier deployment and management, network protection, rich business productivity, and high performance.
It does not apply to other online or offline Microsoft sites, products, or services. This document focuses on features that communicate with the Internet. This privacy statement explains many of the data collection and use practices of Windows Server 2012 R2Essentials, and Standard and DataCenter editions of Windows Server 2012 R2 with the Windows Server Essentials Experience role installed (all three products are referred to as the “Essentials Experience" in the rest of this document).
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