If they send some of my data over the internet but promise not to look at it, that is not the same thing to me as not sending it in the first place. What I want to know is if they transmit any of my phone (or PC's.) data over the internet in the first place, or whether all data stays local to my network. In particular, 'relying' on local connections and not 'storing' it on Microsoft's servers is not the same thing as 'never sending data over the internet' to begin with. Known as Microsoft Phone Companion, the app allows you to sync your Android, iOS, or Windows Phone with your PC. When disconnected there is no maintained data, but rather a local cache on the user's PC for some items. Find and install new games even if youre not at home, or adjust console settings just how you like. Access your 5E character sheet from your mobile device. Your Phone relies on local connections through Wi-Fi (the iPhone also needs Bluetooth), but the system never takes your data and stores it on Microsoft's servers. Keep your characters at your fingertips at home, the game store, or wherever your adventures take you.

This page claims the following, but I find it unsatisfactory: But there is a better alternative for you to carry around a smart AI companion in your phone. It makes me wonder about the privacy implications. It requires a Microsoft account, but I don't really see why that should be necessary for a local connection between my phone and my computer. I'm trying to decide whether or not to use the Your Phone app on Windows, and not finding much information on it.

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