This privacy statement explains what data may be collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when installing or enabling features in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, and when using the associated online key/link activation services.
The privacy statement for installation features in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows 8
Location Privacy: Users can use a master switch or individual app settings to control access to device location data. 🔑 Installation Keys (KMS) for compliance and historical reference
Note: This link typically redirects to a newer, consolidated privacy statement. However, for compliance and historical reference, the original text specific to Windows 8.1/2012 R2 is preserved in Microsoft's Privacy Statement archives under "Previous Versions." how it is used