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Security is a priority for Columbia Management, LLC. (CM) and its subsidiaries, as well as the mutual funds managed by those subsidiaries that are Registered Investment Advisors (collectively referred to herein as "we" or "us.") We are committed to protecting the security and confidentiality of your information. We use a combination of state-of-the-art technology and methods to help ensure that your online sessions are secure.
Internet security measures
Any personal information you send us is scrambled. This technology, called Secure Socket Layers (SSL), protects information you submit or receive through this site. In addition, any sensitive personal information that you send to our website (such as a Social Security number) is held in a secured environment, protected by tools such as firewalls and/or database field encryption. No representation is made, however, regarding the unconditional security of such submissions.
Protect yourself from fraudulent websites
Personal information shared over the Internet can be used to commit fraud. One common method is for thieves to create a website using a name that is similar to that of a reputable business, for instance by using a common misspelling of the company's name. The intent is to lure you into clicking onto the copycat website and giving your personal information, including your account number and password. We caution you to make sure of whom you are dealing with over the Internet and to understand what will be done with your information. Always check that you have typed the correct website address before entering personal information onto a site.
Approved browsers
Our standards are among the highest of companies on the Internet. For accessing the shareholder and advisor portions of our site, including online account access, we require that your browser support SSL.
Firewall
We use firewalls to help limit entry by anyone without proper authorization. A firewall is a security mechanism that regulates the data going in and out of a network. It is a commonly used, specialized computer that acts as a shield against data going in or out of a network. It checks to make sure that communications only occur between approved individuals and that the communication is in the proper protocol.
Constant surveillance
Our security systems regularly monitor the web server to help ensure that your information is secure.
We are not responsible for the content of third-party sites hyperlinked from this page, nor do we guarantee the products or services offered on third-party sites. You should review the privacy statement of a website before you provide personal or confidential information.
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