At G. W. Jones Exchange Bank we recognize that privacy and security of personal information is a concern to our customers. We have taken care in establishing and implementing policies and procedures to protect this information.

Your privacy is considered in all aspects of our business. Our employees are informed of their responsibility to protect confidential customer information. Appropriate disciplinary policies are in place to help enforce employee privacy responsibilities.

G. W. Jones Exchange Bank receives and retains information about its customers through many sources. We limit the use and collection of this information to that which is necessary to maintain and administer financial services, provide excellent service, and offer new products and services that may be of benefit to our customers. The G. W. Jones Exchange Bank is committed to fully complying with the laws and regulations, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Right to Financial Privacy Act that have been established to protect the confidentiality of customer information. You are entitled to request credit reporting agencies to remove your name from lists supplied to us.

G. W. Jones Exchange Bank does exchange information about our customers to reputable information reporting agencies, in accordance with standard banking industry practice, to maximize the accuracy and security of such information and to verify the existence and condition of customers’ accounts. We do not share specific personal customer information with independent companies for any other purpose without the customer’s consent, except when required by law, regulation, or court order, and to third party litigants when required by lawful judicial process or court order.

The G. W. Jones Exchange Bank may collect information volunteered by you during an application and information request process. In an effort to offer you the best and most current banking opportunities, we may contact you with news about products, services, and special promotions. If, for any reason, you would like to be taken off our contact list, please contact us at www.gwjonesbank.com.

We may also collect information from our website visitors, known as electronic cookies. A cookie is a very small text document, which often includes a unique identifier. When you visit our website, our website's computer asks your computer for permission to store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically designated for cookies. Each website can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, disable cookies on your web browser and/or discontinue use of our web site.

The G. W. Jones Exchange Bank continues to monitor and review the privacy measures that it has in place to protect customer information. These measures are updated as practices change and new technology becomes available.

In addition to this notice, you will receive a brochure entitled “Your Right To Privacy; Important Information To Know” prior to opening a deposit account or at the time of loan application. This brochure is also furnished annually to customers of the G. W. Jones Exchange Bank.