We appreciate that both customers and those just visiting our web site have special concerns about the privacy of their nonpublic personal information on the Internet. The privacy policy of Sycamore Bank described above applies fully to all communications and transactions between you and us on the Internet. We also want you to know we have taken steps to provide for the safety and security of your information while communicating with us on the Internet. Sycamore Bank, like any web site owner, may collect and store information about the name of the domain from which you access the Internet, the date and time you access our site, and the Internet address of the web site from which you linked to us. We may also collect information on visitors in the aggregate to enable us to tell which areas of the site are of the most interest to our users, which areas of site promotion are most effective, and when peak usage occurs.
Email Privacy
Sycamore Bank’s web site does not require you to disclose any
personal information. If, however, you elect to contact us via email,
please be aware that your email address, and any other information your
email header shows about you, such as your name or business, will be
visible to us in the email. When you communicate with us by email, we
will only use your email information for the specific purpose of
responding to your comments or questions. Your email address will not be
sold, nor will it be shared with others outside the institution unless
we are required to do so by law.
Customer Security Guidance
Computer Security Tips
Many companies, including Sycamore Bank, are taking advantage of
the enormous potential offered by public networks such as the Internet
by making more and more of their products and services available
online. Sycamore Bank uses a variety of technologies and techniques
to secure its products and services. You can also enhance security and
help control risks when using your personal computer or when
conducting business online. Here are some of the steps you can take.
Basic Security
- Control physical access to your personal computer (PC); that is, do what you can to prevent unauthorized persons from using your PC.
- If you are using your PC and need to walk away from it for any reason, log off or lock your workstation.
- Select passwords that would be difficult for others to guess and change them frequently.
- Do not give your passwords to anyone.
- Report suspicious activity you notice relating to your PC or use
of your PC to the appropriate person and do so as quickly as
possible. If you notice suspicious activity relating to accounts at
Sycamore Bank that you access online, call 1-662-562-1000 promptly
to report that activity to Sycamore Bank.
Virus Management
- Install virus management software on your PC and use it regularly.
- Keep it up to date (i.e., latest signature files, product upgrades).
- Be cautious when downloading and running programs or Java or ActiveX applets as they may contain unsecured data that cannot be filtered using firewall or anti virus software, for example.
- Use extreme caution when opening email received from unknown
sources and pay special attention to any attachments. Do not execute
an attachment from an unknown source. When in doubt delete it
without opening it.
PC Software
- Understand and use the security features provided by your PC software, such as those included in many operating systems, browsers, and word processing systems.
- Use only software from reliable vendors.
- Stay abreast of the latest release and patch levels of the PC
software you use.
Communicating with Others
Use good judgment in communicating with others, especially those
you do not know.
Take Advantage of the Opportunities
The Internet is and will continue to be the source of many new opportunities. Those who get the most out of those opportunities will be those who use them wisely. Although the foregoing list of guidelines is not exhaustive, it contains some key points that will help you use the Internet in a more secure manner. Use these guidelines along with caution and good judgment.