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If you send an e-mail message or complete a web form which contains personal information, we collect and store the following information:

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Unauthorized use, tampering with or modification of this system – or its supporting hardware or software – may violate federal or other statutes and may subject the violator to criminal and civil penalties. In the event of unauthorized intrusion, all relevant information regarding possible violation of law may be provided to law enforcement officials.

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