Synswi

Privacy Policy

At Synswi, as a Bank as a Service provider, we are committed to protecting your privacy while meeting our regulatory obligations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with U.S. banking regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. We maintain the highest standards of data protection while fulfilling our responsibilities as a regulated financial institution operating in the United States.

Information We Collect

As a Bank as a Service provider, we collect comprehensive information to comply with banking regulations and provide our services: • Personal Identification Information: - Full legal name - Date of birth - Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN) - Government-issued ID (driver's license, passport) - Residential and business addresses - Contact information (phone, email) • Financial Information: - Bank account details - Transaction history - Credit history and reports - Income and employment information - Business financial statements - Tax returns and documentation • Business Information (for business accounts): - Business registration documents - Articles of incorporation - EIN/Tax ID - Ownership structure - Beneficial ownership information - Business licenses and permits • Transactional Data: - Payment processing records - Transaction amounts and frequencies - Merchant category codes - Geographic locations - Device information - IP addresses • Compliance Documentation: - Source of funds documentation - Business purpose documentation - Risk assessment questionnaires - Compliance certifications - Regulatory filings

Banking and Financial Regulations

As a regulated financial institution, we are subject to various banking and financial regulations that require us to collect and maintain certain information: • Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Requirements: - Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) for transactions over $10,000 - Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) - Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) - Record keeping requirements - Transaction monitoring • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements: - Customer identification program (CIP) - Risk-based customer due diligence - Ongoing transaction monitoring - Suspicious activity reporting - Compliance with OFAC sanctions • Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards: - Secure handling of payment card data - Encryption of sensitive information - Regular security assessments - Compliance with PCI DSS requirements • Other Regulatory Requirements: - USA PATRIOT Act compliance - Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - State and federal banking regulations

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes: • Banking Services: - Processing banking transactions - Managing accounts and services - Facilitating money transfers - Providing banking services - Account maintenance • Regulatory Compliance: - Meeting BSA/AML requirements - Conducting customer due diligence - Monitoring for suspicious activities - Filing required regulatory reports - Maintaining compliance records - Responding to regulatory inquiries • Risk Management: - Fraud prevention and detection - Credit risk assessment - Transaction monitoring - Risk scoring and analysis - Security threat detection • Service Improvement: - Enhancing our banking services - Developing new financial products - Improving security measures - Optimizing user experience - Analyzing usage patterns

Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information: • Technical Security Measures: - End-to-end encryption for data transmission - Multi-factor authentication - Advanced firewalls and intrusion detection - Regular security audits and penetration testing - Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring - Regular security updates and patches • Operational Security: - Strict access controls and authentication - Employee background checks - Regular security training - Incident response procedures - Business continuity planning - Regular risk assessments • Compliance with Standards: - PCI DSS compliance - SOC 2 Type II certification - ISO 27001 standards - NIST cybersecurity framework - Federal financial institution requirements

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with: • Regulatory and Government Authorities: - Federal banking regulators - State banking authorities - Law enforcement agencies - Financial intelligence units - Tax authorities - When required by law or court order • Service Providers: - Banking partners - Technology providers - Cloud service providers - Security vendors - Compliance service providers - All subject to strict confidentiality agreements • Business Partners: - Financial institutions - Technology providers - Only with your explicit consent We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your information: • Access and Control: - Access your personal information - Request corrections to your data - Opt-out of marketing communications - Request account closure - Export your data • Limitations: - Some information must be retained for regulatory compliance - Certain data cannot be deleted due to legal requirements - Banking regulations may limit some rights - We may be required to maintain records for up to 5 years • Communication Preferences: - Update contact information - Choose communication methods - Set notification preferences - Manage marketing preferences

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect: • Changes in banking regulations • Updates to our services • New compliance requirements • Security enhancements • Industry best practices We will notify you of significant changes through: • Email notifications • Website announcements • Account notifications • Required regulatory notices

Last updated: June 3, 2025

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@synswi.com.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. banking regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and other federal and state banking laws.