Since 1906, Peoples Bank believes that the basis of each customer relationship is trust.  You have chosen to do business with Peoples Bank and we are obligated to honor that relationship with great care beginning with the information you have chosen to share with us.  When you entrust us with your financial information, you can be certain it will be used only in an appropriate manner.

This policy statement is designed to explain what type of information Peoples Bank collects, how it is used, and with whom and under what circumstances it will be shared.

Information that we collect for loan applications and new account forms regarding your financial status such as employment, income, monthly expenses and assets generally comes directly from you voluntarily, in person or by mail.  This information is used to perform basic banking business functions and to provide superior customer service.  The information also allows us to offer specific products and services that we believe will be the most useful to you.  All of our operations and data processing systems are in a secure environment that protects your account information from being accessed by third parties.

Peoples Bank employees are permitted access to the information they need to perform their jobs.  The Bank's Code of Conduct Policy maintains strict internal policies against unauthorized disclosure or use of customer information.

We do not reveal specific information about your accounts or other personal identifiable data unless:

1. You request or authorize it;
2. The information is provided to help complete a transaction initiated by you;
3. The information is provided to a reputable credit bureau;
4. The disclosure otherwise is lawfully permitted or required.

We do not provide account or personal information for the purpose of independent telemarketing or direct mail marketing.

Peoples Bank is pleased to have a website available to anyone with Internet access. This informational site is presently maintained for those wishing to learn more about the mission of Peoples Bank and our available services and products. We are particularly pleased to offer Peoples Bank Online Banking, a secure online service which makes banking with us easier than ever.

Protecting your privacy is an on-going process.  Whether it's in person, via telephone, or on the Internet, we at Peoples Bank are committed to protecting your privacy.  And you can rest assured we will continue to provide you with the most up-to-date safeguards possible to ensure the safety of your personal financial information.