How We Protect Your Information
We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees and members of our official family who have a specific business purpose in utilizing your data. Our employees and our official family are trained in the importance of maintaining confidentiality and member privacy. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations and leading industry practices to safeguard your nonpublic personal information.
What You Can Do to Help Protect Your Privacy
North Central Area Credit Union is committed to protecting the privacy of its members. Members can help by following these simple guidelines:
- Protect your account numbers, card numbers, PINs (personal identification numbers) and passwords. Never keep your PIN with your debit or credit card which can provide free access to your accounts if your card is lost or stolen.
- Use caution when disclosing your account numbers, Social Security numbers, etc. to other persons. If someone calls you, explains the call is on behalf of the credit union and asks for your account number, you should beware. Official credit union staff will have access to your information and will not need to ask for it.
- Keep your information with us current. It is important that we have current information on how to reach you. If we detect potentially fraudulent or unauthorized activity or use of an account, we will attempt to contact you immediately. If your address or phone number changes, please let us know.
If you have any questions concerning this notice, please do not hesitate to call our Service Center (989) 910-5135 we are here to serve you.
Online Privacy & Security
For account holders and visitors to this Site, we will use and share any information that we collect from or about you in accordance with the NCACU Privacy Notice, which provides choices in the use and sharing of information. By using the Site, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Policy.
USA Patriot Act
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.
Protecting Children’s Privacy Online
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was passed by Congress in October 1998, with a requirement that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issue and enforce rules concerning children’s online privacy. The primary goal of the Act and the Rule is to place parents in control over what information is collected from their children online. NCACU does not knowingly collect, nor is our web site designed or directed to use personal information from children under the age of 13 without containing verifiable consent from their parents.
Internet Cookies
To provide better service and a more effective web site, the credit union may use cookies as part of our interaction with your Internet browser. A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard drive by our web page server. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive, pass on computer viruses or capture your e-mail address. Cookies are commonly used on web sites and do not harm your system.
We may use cookies in places where you may need to register, such as online banking, or where you are able to customize the information, you see. Recording a cookie at such points makes your online experience easier and more personalized. We may also use cookies to identify what sections of our site our members visit most so we can continue to provide information on the products and services in which our members have demonstrated an interest. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and we do not combine information collected through cookies with other personal information to determine who you are or your email address. By configuring your preferences or options in your Internet browser, you can control if and how a cookie will be accepted.
Third Party Websites
NCACU may host several links to third party vendors on their website in hopes of providing quick and easy access to information related to your financial needs. Please keep in mind the following statements when accessing third party vendors:
- The member is leaving the credit union’s website
- The member is linking to an alternate website not operated by the credit union
- The credit union is not responsible for the content of the alternate website
- The credit union does not represent either the third party or the member if the two enter into a transaction
- Privacy and security policies may differ from those practiced by the credit union
Personal Information We Collect Online
Personal Information means personally identifiable information such as information you provide via forms, surveys, applications or other online fields including name, postal or email addresses, telephone, fax or mobile numbers, or account numbers.
We will never ask for confidential information, including requests that you provide electronic banking credentials, in an unsolicited email or phone call.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use Personal Information:
- To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
- To inform you about important information regarding the Site, products or services for which you apply or may be interested in applying for, or in which you are already enrolled, changes to terms, conditions, and policies and/or other administrative information
- To deliver marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you, including, ads or offers tailored to you
- To personalize your experience on the Site
- To allow you to apply for products or services (e.g., to prequalify for a mortgage, apply for a credit card, or to open a retirement account, investment account or other financial product) and evaluate your eligibility for such products or services
- To verify your identity and/or location (or the identity or location of your representative or agent) in order to allow access to your accounts, conduct online transactions and to maintain measures aimed at preventing fraud and protecting the security of account and Personal Information
- To allow you to participate in surveys and other forms of market research, sweepstakes, contests and similar promotions and to administer these activities. Some of these activities have additional rules, which may contain additional information about how Personal Information is used and shared
- To allow you to use some Site financial planning tools. Information that you enter into one of these planning tools may be stored for future access and use. You have the option not to save the information
- Collected through our social media pages and other online interactions with you to assist in verifying your identity and account status. We may combine this online information with information collected from offline sources or information we already have
- For business purposes, including data analysis, audits, developing and improving products and services, enhancing the Site, identifying usage trends and determining the effectiveness of promotional campaigns
- For risk control, for fraud detection and prevention, to comply with laws and regulations, and to comply with other legal process and law enforcement requirements
- To allow you to utilize features within our Sites by granting us access to information from your device such as contact lists, or geo-location when you request certain services
Have Questions?
We respect your privacy and we work hard to protect your personal information. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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