This site was originally designed as somewhat of a kludge ... A mechanism to create a secured (SSL) environment for TPedersen.net data collection forms in a less-than secure Google Sites world. It has now evolved into a single/isolated contact point for all TPedersen.net interactions in an attempt to minimize and contain the exchange and management of personal information.
Online Privacy is very important AND VERY DIFFICULT these days ... here's a quick two cents ...
Some Favorite Resources
Learn via the National Cybersecurity Alliance @ StaySafeOnline.com. You can also Check Your Privacy Settings
Consider a privacy focused browser, like Firefox
Use search engines that don't track your behavior, like Duck Duck Go
Explore the privacy features of your online devices - phones, tablets, computers ... some are better than others!
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