Privacy Policy

How We Protect Your Information

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how this informational website about First Merchants Bank collects, uses, and protects information from visitors. We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of any information you provide while using this website.

Last Updated: January 2026

Information We Collect

This informational website may collect the following types of information:

Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Time and date of visits
  • Approximate geographic location based on IP address

Voluntarily Provided Information

If you choose to contact us or subscribe to updates, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website is used for the following purposes:

  • To improve website content and user experience
  • To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • To respond to inquiries or requests
  • To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party analytics services to help understand website usage. These services may collect information about your visits to this website and other websites. We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt out of certain data processing activities

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Disclaimer

This website is an informational resource about First Merchants Bank. For official banking services, account information, or customer support, please visit the official First Merchants Bank website or contact them directly.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us through the information provided on this website.