Windows 81 And Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement For Installation Features Key Link
For offline or air-gapped systems, the full privacy statement is also available locally during setup via the link in the Setup dialog or the Get Started app.
: Setting up or signing in with a Microsoft account allows for the synchronization of settings across devices, which involves sending data such as browser history, app settings, and personalization choices to Microsoft's servers. Usage and Protection of Data For offline or air-gapped systems, the full privacy
Not all installation features are local. The privacy statement explicitly lists: : Windows automatically attempts to activate online to
When installing these operating systems, specific features require acceptance of privacy terms that differ from previous versions (like Windows 7). a separate product privacy statement applies.
The privacy statement governs only the installation process . Once a feature is installed and running, a separate product privacy statement applies.
: Windows automatically attempts to activate online to verify that the software is genuine and that the product key is not used on more computers than allowed by the license. Installation Improvement Program
informs users about data collection practices for features that can be configured during the initial installation and setup. Privacy Statement Summary

