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W10 is tapping into the social space that previous incarnations of Windows did not. To do this they have chosen to personalize certain aspects of the way the user interacts with the operating system and its features. As with any social platform personal data and usage particulars creates a unique experience. It is piracy rather than spying and they are quite transparent about it in the EULA and Privacy document. According to the Public Relations document, much of the information collected is used to improve or maintain the intent of the OS. The key, being the intent.
You surrender a great deal of privacy when you agree to the W10 EULA. Fortunately W7 is a pure OS and does not have its head in the clouds. Just watch out for the Trojan horse known as GWX.