Published by Microsoft Corporation on Nov 7, 2024

Table of Contents:

  1. Delete via Email
  2. Delete on iphone
  3. Delete on android


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Data Microsoft Start collects from your device

  1. find accounts on the device
  2. add or remove accounts
  3. find accounts on the device
  4. read your contacts
  5. modify your contacts
  6. approximate location (network-based)
  7. precise location (GPS and network-based)
  8. read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  9. receive text messages (MMS)
  10. receive text messages (SMS)
  11. send SMS messages
  12. edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  13. read phone status and identity
  14. read the contents of your USB storage
  15. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  16. read the contents of your USB storage
  17. modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
  18. take pictures and videos
  19. record audio
  20. view Wi-Fi connections
  21. read phone status and identity
  22. view network connections
  23. create accounts and set passwords
  24. full network access
  25. change your audio settings
  26. control Near Field Communication
  27. run at startup
  28. reorder running apps
  29. set wallpaper
  30. draw over other apps
  31. control vibration
  32. prevent device from sleeping
  33. read Google service configuration
  34. download files without notification
  35. read TV channel/program information
  36. write TV channel/program information
  37. receive data from Internet


1. Delete Microsoft Start Account through Email

There are 2 methods to get your data (and account) deleted by Microsoft Start: News & more:

  1. Under GDPR: EU/UK Residents have the right to ask (via email), an organization that holds data about them to delete it. This is known as the ‘right to erasure’. Organizations have one month to respond to the request.

  2. Under CCPA: California residents have the right to request that a company delete the data/personal information it has on them. A failure to comply with this will result in a fine of upto $7,500.

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Now you understand what the Law says, Send your Request directly to Microsoft Start using the form below:




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Alternatively, you can follow these steps below to get Microsoft Start to delete your account/data:


  1. To delete your Microsoft Start account, contact Microsoft Start via email and provide the reasons for your request.
  2. Mention the law under which you make your request (GDPR or CCPA).
  3. Notify Microsoft Start of the penalty for non-compliance - A $7,500 fine under CCPA and 4% of annual turnover under GDPR.
  4. Send the email to sapphirefeedback@redacted... Login to see email.



2. How to Delete Microsoft Start on Iphone

  1. On iphone, Goto "Settings "
  2. Click on "General" » "Iphone Storage".
  3. Select the app, and click "Delete Microsoft Start: News & more".


3. Delete Microsoft Start on Android phone

  1. Go to your Android phone Settings.
  2. Click on "Apps & Games".
  3. Select "Microsoft Start: News & more" and Click "Uninstall".



12 details about Microsoft Start app

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1. Personalize your news feed and stay connected with the latest entertainment, sports, tech and science, lifestyles—even health and fitness trends.

2. Play games, browse wallpapers, find shopping deals, and earn Microsoft Rewards.

3. Microsoft Start sorts your messages into categories to help you fight information overload.

4. Earning rewards by just searching, shopping, or playing with Microsoft Start.

5. Organize your messages into helpful categories (Transactions, Promotions, Personal).

6. Use messages to share your favorite articles or nearby places and engage with others while using the app.

7. Find great deals, compare prices and get shopping deals.

8. Stay organized and productive with all your daily activities such as News, Messaging and more.

9. Stay productive and connected with SMS handling and organization.

10. *Functions mentioned above not available in all markets, actual features and display contents may vary.

11. Read, write, and send text messages directly from the app.

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