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Any communication or material you transmit to FHR and MCEA via electronic mail or otherwise is unsolicited by FHR and MCEA and is deemed non-confidential. By transmitting information to FHR and MCEA, you automatically assign to FHR and MCEA the right, and FHR and MCEA reserves the right, to use such communication or material for any purpose whatsoever, including reproduction, publication, broadcast, and posting for its own benefit without compensation or acknowledgment of its source. You have chosen to access the information on this Web Site, which is located on a server in the state of Minnesota, U.S.A. Thus, all information is deemed to have been provided to you in Minnesota and Minnesota law shall govern the provision of this information in its entirety. The information and materials on this Web Site are the property of FHR and MCEA, and any reproduction, publication, broadcast, and posting by you for your own benefit is prohibited. The information and materials on this Web Site are the property of FHR and MCEA, and any reproduction, publication, broadcast, or posting by you for your own benefit is prohibited, unless you obtain prior written approval from both FHR and MCEA. Some articles contained herein have been reprinted by FHR and MCEA with permission from the original source. FHR and MCEA have no authority to extend its reprint permission to you, and your reproduction, without previously obtaining the original source's approval, is prohibited.

In the event that FHR and/or MCEA grant permission to you to reproduce FHR's or MCEA's logos, photographs, videotapes, or FHR and/or MCEA-owned articles, you agree that such reproduction shall be done, solely, for news reporting, and non-commercial educational purposes and only in conjunction therewith; shall be done in accordance with FHR's Graphic Standards (as set forth herein), where applicable; and shall be reprinted in their entirety, including current size and format and shall not be edited or otherwise changed to alter the substance of the content. All reproduction or copies shall include the copyright © 2000 Flint Hills Resources and Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. Any other use, without FHR's and MCEA's prior written approval, shall be prohibited. FHR and MCEA reserve the right to revoke, by written notice (electronic or surface mail), at any time and for any reason or no reason, any such permission or license granted to you for the usage of FHR and MCEA articles, logos, photographs, or videotapes, and you agree to return or destroy the relevant material, within ten (10) days of written notice of revocation from FHR or MCEA.

Privacy Information
Flint Hills Resources and the MN Center for Environmental Advocacy (collectively referred to herein as "FHR" and "MCEA"), have adopted this privacy guideline for this Web sites. This guideline has been developed with the recognition that Internet technologies are rapidly evolving, and that underlying business models are still not established. Accordingly, this guideline is subject to change without notice.

Although we try to link only to Web sites that share our respect for customer and visitor information privacy, FHR and MCEA are not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of Web sites to which it may provide links.

FHR and MCEA encourage the use of the internet and this website. Below is information on what information may be gathered.

Anonymous Information: FHR and MCEA may gather anonymous information which does not personally identify you, but which may be helpful for improving the services we offer. Generally this information is collected through "traffic data" and may entail the use of "cookies," "IP addresses," or other numeric codes used to identify a computer.

Cookies: Like many other websites, FHR and MCEA may employ cookies to track site usage. Cookies allow the FHR and MCEA server to recognize you when you visit our Web site in the future. You may be able to configure your web browser to notify you when a website is attempting to send you a cookie or configure your web browser to not accept cookies. IP Addresses: Your IP address is the unique identifier of your computer on the Internet. FHR and MCEA log IP addresses primarily for systems administration and troubleshooting purposes. FHR and MCEA may also use IP addresses to better understand how visitors travel to, through, and from this site to help improve web site structure, flow, and content, among other purposes.

Data Security: To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put in place physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to protect the information we collect online. Keep in mind that no security system is foolproof, therefore, you should exercise care and good judgment when transmitting data over the internet or filling out forms for any website.

Does FHR share the information it gathers and/or tracks?
We do not release personal information about you as an individual to third parties, except when we have your permission or under special circumstances, as described in General Conditions and Legal Notices. FHR and MCEA will provide you all of your personal information provided at registration upon request. This information will only be sent to the e-mail address on file for the subscriber ID associated with it

A Special Note About Children
We encourage everyone to visit our sites and learn about FHR and MCEA. If you are a minor, you may use this service only in conjunction with a parent or guardian. Parents or caregivers should become knowledgeable about software and other tools so they can assure that children's use of the Internet reflects parental preferences and requirements