Security

First Financial Holdings and its affiliates have extensive procedures in place to ensure the protection of customer data. Electronically stored information is housed in a secured area with limited, password protected access.
Also, as part of the Company’s disaster preparedness plan, electronic data are regularly backed up and housed in a highly secure, off-site facility. Other media (paper, microfilm, etc.) are housed in a secure area with limited access. We always strive to meet or exceed regulations on data security and customer privacy.

Access
Access to customer information is highly restricted. It is limited to authorized employees of First Financial, service providers assisting our business operations, and companies providing marketing services on our behalf. These individuals and firms are thoroughly screened and required to meet First Financial’s guidelines for data security. Periodically, we may be required to provide certain information in response to requests made by government or law enforcement agencies. Beyond these exceptions, information is not shared with third-parties outside of the First Financial family of affiliates.

Accuracy
To ensure the best level of service, First Financial is committed to keeping its information records as accurate as possible. Transaction history is updated often, and, upon notification by you, we will update your records to reflect changes in address, marital status, account ownership, and similar information that may have a bearing on your accounts.

Questions
As part of our commitment to you, we will provide you with an up-to-date copy of our privacy policy each year. You can also review our policy at our Internet web site: www.firstfinancialholdings.com. Printed copies are available at the offices of any First Financial affiliate. If you have questions, please call: