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So here are the specifics about what information we take, how we use it, and what control you have over it. As ever, we welcome your comments. If you have questions, let us know.

Simple: we only use the information that you provide. ST Publications gathers no click stream data, which tracks how you use an online service. We don't use cookies, either, a technology that allows a Web site to send an element of data to your browser, which stores the data on your computer. You will always know exactly what information we have about you, because you will have supplied it.

Please note that a posting to our message boards (with your e-mail address included) puts your address in the public domain. Although we will not automatically put you on our mailing list, someone else could.

With the information you provide, we describe for our advertisers who visits the site, and what their interests are. We'll also send you our vmsd.com e-mail newsletter that updates you about giveaways, contests, new features and changes to our Website.

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