Online Privacy Statement
A. INTRODUCTION
Edward Jones respects your privacy and recognises the importance
of protecting your personal information. This Online Privacy
Statement is intended to be read in conjunction with the Edward
Jones Privacy Notice, which is also available on our website. The
Privacy Notice addresses the privacy practices of Edward Jones as
opposed to our Online Privacy Statement, which only addresses our
privacy practices online.
B. ONLINE INFORMATION COLLECTION
1. Personal Information
You can visit and browse the Edward Jones website and find out about our services, check on career opportunities, and access other information without providing Edward Jones with your personal information. Edward Jones collects personal information when it is voluntarily submitted by clients or visitors. This information is used by Edward Jones and its affiliates to offer you the highest level of service, complement our marketing and research efforts and ensure compatibility among top browsers. Personal information may also be used in aggregate for us to learn about our Internet-using customers. Personal information you provide online is not disclosed to external organisations, other than businesses who provide services on behalf of Edward Jones, unless we are required or permitted to do so by law.
2. IP Addresses
Edward Jones Web servers collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address for the purpose of system administration and internal reporting of aggregate information. We use this information to improve our website, develop marketing, monitor website performance and better meet client needs. When you request pages from our website, our servers log your IP address. Using IP addresses, we can determine the domain names of Internet service providers (ISPs) used to access the Edward Jones Web site. The domain names are not personally identifying, which means that a website visitor's session is logged, but remains anonymous.
3. Cookies
Edward Jones website functions are based, in part, on your browser's ability to accept cookie files. Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to your hard drive. Cookies allow you to more easily navigate our website and customise website features that are updated each time you visit the site. For example, our website uses cookies to direct you to your financial adviser's home page. Cookies also help us track repeat visits to the website. Most browsers are initially set-up to accept cookies. You may set your preferences to refuse cookies; however, this may limit your access to some areas of the website.
C. LINKS
Our website may contain links to other websites. Please be aware
that Edward Jones is not responsible for the privacy practices or
content of other websites.
D. E-MAIL
For the purposes of improving our service and adhering to
regulatory requirements, your e-mail communication may be reviewed,
monitored or acted upon by Edward Jones associates including, but
not limited to, financial advisers.
Messages sent on the public website are not encrypted.
E. CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT
Edward Jones reserves the right to change this privacy statement
at anytime. Changes are effective to the Online Privacy Statement
immediately upon posting to this site.
