South Sound Bank

This Online Privacy Statement is a supplement to our general privacy policy that we provide to our customers. This Online Privacy Policy applies specifically to visitors to our website. The Online Policy is provided for your general information. It does not constitute a contract or create legal rights. This policy is subject to change. We therefore suggest that you review this policy periodically.

At South Sound Bank, the basis of each customer relationship is trust. Our customers have chosen to do business with South Sound Bank, and we are obligated to honor that relationship with great care, beginning with the information our customers entrust us with. We strongly believe that our customers’ privacy should not be compromised.

At South Sound Bank, we believe the confidentiality and protection of customer information is one of our fundamental responsibilities. Although customer information is critical to providing quality service, we recognize that one of our most important assets is the trust our customers have in us. Consequently, the safekeeping of customer or former customer information is a fundamental priority for South Sound Bank.

Collection and Use of Information On Our Website

We recognize and respect your need for privacy and security as you visit our site. As you visit our site, you do so without telling us who you are and without revealing any personal information. Visitors to South Sound Bank’s website will remain anonymous. We do not collect personal identifying information about visitors unless you provide that information to us.

While we do not collect identifying information about visitors to our site, we do use standard software to collect information for the purpose of tracking activity on our site. Our software collects non-identifying information about visitors to the site, such as date and time visited, IP address, city, state and country. This information is used to compile statistics on site usage.

If you provide us with personal identification (such as name and address) via e-mail or information requests, the information will only be used to communicate with you to handle your request. It is not sold or transferred to other parties.

Internet Banking

If you are a customer and enroll in our Online Banking Service, we will verify your identity by the use of a Confidential User ID and Password. We will treat any information about your transactions that we receive through your use of our Online Banking Service in accordance with our general Privacy Policy that is provided to all of our customers at the time of account opening.

Linking to Another Website

When you use a hyperlink to visit the website of another person or entity, you leave the Bank’s website. The content, accuracy and opinions expressed in other links provided by these resources are not investigated, verified, or endorsed by the Bank. You may be asked to provide personal information by operators of other websites your visit. These website operators may also collect information through the use of cookies. Cookies are text files created as you visit other websites. They contain information such as login, username and password. Information collected by other website operators may be used by them in accordance with the website operator’s policies and procedures. If you have any questions about the website and how they might use your personal information, you should review the websites privacy policy.

We hope you find our website useful and informative. We are always willing to answer questions and receive suggestions. If you have either, please e-mail us at custserv@southsoundbank.com. Please do not send us any sensitive information such as account numbers, your social security number, user identification numbers or passwords through general e-mail. Please provide us with this type of information by writing to us at PO Box 12720, Olympia WA 98508, or call us at 360-705-4200 or 360-528-4200.

Thank you.