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This clause establishes that multiple common user actions—including simply contacting Adobe for support—trigger the collection of identifying information.
Each of the listed actions—registering, creating an Adobe ID, purchasing a license, or contacting Adobe—results in Adobe collecting information that identifies you.
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This clause establishes that multiple common user actions—including simply contacting Adobe for support—trigger the collection of identifying information.
Each of the listed actions—registering, creating an Adobe ID, purchasing a license, or contacting Adobe—results in Adobe collecting information that identifies you.
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