| Fremont National Bank is dedicated to protecting your privacy by providing you tips and tools needed to safeguard your personal information on and offline. The term "privacy" involves what personal information is collected, how it is used, with whom the information is shared with, and whether users can exercise control over the use of their personal information. |
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Here are some on and offline privacy tips:
- Read the Privacy Policy of all organizations that you do business with. Please be sure to review Fremont National Bank's Privacy Policy.
- Change your Password on a regular basis and avoid storing it near your computer. Always use a combination of letters and numbers when choosing your Password.
- Do not share personal information online unless you feel comfortable with the information that is being requested of you.
- When using a public computer, prevent your online habits from being tracked by "clearing your cache". To "clear your cache" on Netscape, go to the "Edit" drop down, select "Preferences" and click on "Empty Cache". To "clear your cache" on Internet Explorer, go to the "Tools" drop down, select "Internet Options" and click on delete files. Then be sure to close your browser prior to leaving the computer.
- Keep record of all transactions that you request online, either print them out or save them to a file. Make sure that all online forms are secure.
- Set up a separate e-mail account for personal mail.
- Do not use your social security number as a piece of identification, this includes placing it on your checks or using it as a User ID or Password.
- Do not throw personal information or sensitive documents in the trash. Shred them prior to disposing of them.
- Destroy or safe keep all receipts when you pay with a credit or debit card.
- Check your mailbox often; do not let your mail sit there for the taking. Drop your outgoing mail at a local post office to reduce risk of identity theft.
- Review your statements monthly and immediately report any suspicious activity.
For additional Fremont National Bank privacy information, please be sure to review our Privacy Policy and Frequently Asked Privacy Questions.
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