Our security policy is maintained to the highest of standards to ensure that your personal information remains secure and confidential. We take every step possible to protect your financial and personal information. Please read below to understand what we are doing to ensure the security of your information and also what steps you can take to protect your information online.
Firewalls are in place to prevent unauthorized access of your information by others.
We use secure data transmissions, protecting the privacy of your information.
Specifically, we use a 128 bit Secure Locket Layer (SSL) encryption when passing information to you or your bank.
The most up-to-date and reliable anti-virus systems are employed to protect out computer systems.
We advise you to use recent versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator/Communicator when visiting our website. (These are the most effective browsers in supporting the latest security encryptions and ensuing increased security.
Make sure that you are using effective firewall and antivirus software. Keep your computer up to date by installing the most recent security patches.
Use unique passwords for your various online accounts. Make sure they are not obvious (like your children’s or pets names). Never write them down where they could be identified as passwords and never share your passwords with anyone else.
We will never ask for private information such as passwords or account numbers via email. Do not provide this information to anyone via email.
It is always preferred to use the ‘Contact Us’ link on the site rather than email. This is much more secure and reliable than email.
By following the above steps, combined with the precautions that we take, your online privacy should remain intact. However, always be alert. If you ever think you notice anything remotely suspicious, contact us straight away. Try to regularly review your accounts and credit reports to ensure there is no unauthorized activity
Useful Links:
Protect Your Computer
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/
FTC Identity Theft Information
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft//
FTC Tips on Information Security
http://www.ftc.gov/infosecurity/
How to Obtain Free Credit Reports
http://www.annualcreditreport.com
Microsoft Security Home Page (for Windows users)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/