At the Principal Financial Group, we recognize the importance of keeping the information we collect about you confidential. That's why we've always taken great care to protect what you entrust to us. The information found by clicking on the links below describe how we handle information collected online and our commitment to protecting your privacy.

• Information Collection and Use
• Information Sharing
• Privacy Notices

• Information Collection and Use

  Personal Information Collected on this Website

  For each visitor to our website, our Web server automatically recognizes the visitor's Internet service provider. Additionally, we collect information about the sites visitors connect from, and the browsers visitors use. We use this information to assemble aggregate information about the visitors to our website, and assist with our systems administration and problem resolution activities.

  We collect personally identifiable information in order to identify and register a Principal Financial Group® customer. The information we collect will vary depending upon the function you select. For example you may be required to provide information such as:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Birthday
  • Phone number
  • Policy information
  • Social Security Number

  If you supply us with your e-mail address on-line you may receive periodic messages from us with information on new products and services or upcoming events. If you supply us with your postal address on-line you may receive periodic mailings from us with information on new products and services or upcoming events. If you supply us with your telephone number on-line you may receive telephone contact from us with information regarding products or services you have or asked about on-line. You also may receive telephone contact from us with information regarding new products and services or upcoming events.

  If you prefer not to receive periodic messages with information on new products and services or upcoming events, please complete the Contact Us form.

  Visitor Data Collected on this Website

  We automatically collect summary information about the Web pages visitors access. We use the information to improve the content of our Web pages. We do not use this information to track the activity of individual visitors, and the summary information is not traceable to individual visitors unless visitors have voluntarily identified themselves. We collect the e-mail addresses of visitors to our website when visitors provide them, the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail, and information volunteered by the visitor, such as survey information, contract information and/or site registrations. We do not automatically collect any of this information from our website visitors. Visitors may be surveyed for feedback concerning this website.

  Links to other sites

  This website contains links to other sites, and other sites may link to this site. Websites linking to and from this site may have different privacy practices from the ones described here at www.principal.com. This privacy statement applies only to information collected by our web site. Visitors should read the privacy statements of other web sites they visit for information regarding specific privacy practices.

  Changes to this On-Line Privacy Policy

  The Principal Financial Group may periodically make changes to this policy. We recommend that visitors to our site re-visit this privacy policy on occasion to learn of new privacy practices and changes to our policy.

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• Information Sharing

  We Safeguard Information

  We follow strict security standards and procedures to help prevent unauthorized access to personal information. Only properly authorized employees may access information we collect from or about you. We regularly test our technology and employ multiple procedures to protect the confidentiality of information about you. We apply rigorous standards for protecting personal information to all our interactions with you, including those conducted via the Internet.

  We Collect Information

  We may collect information about you from the following sources. You may provide information as part of the application or enrollment process. Additionally we may obtain information about you from third parties. We also develop and retain information about you based on our transactions and experience with you. Finally, we obtain information about you through Internet technology, including our website.

  We May Share Financial Information

  We may share the information we collect about you with other member companies of the Principal Financial Group® for a variety of purposes. For example we share information to assist us in providing service and account maintenance; to help us design and improve products; and to offer products and services that may be of interest to you. We may disclose the information we collect about you in response to a subpoena; to prevent fraud; to comply with an inquiry by a government agency or other regulator; or as necessary for other legal purposes. We do not disclose information about former customers, plan participants or beneficiaries to third parties (entities that are not members of the Principal Financial Group) except as may be legally required. We may disclose information to third party service providers that perform services for us in the processing or servicing of your transaction, or with third parties that perform marketing or other services on our behalf. Third parties with whom we may have joint marketing agreements include financial services companies (such as other insurance companies, banks or mutual fund companies). We also may disclose information about you to third parties with your consent or at your direction or otherwise as permitted by law. We may share information with third parties that offer products or services that we believe may be of interest to you. Before we do so, we will provide you with a notice and an opt out form, which will permit you to say no to such sharing.

  We Do Not Share Medical Information

  The member companies of the Principal Financial Group that collect medical information do not share medical information with affiliates or with third parties for any purpose other than for providing and servicing your policies, accounts, claims or contracts; as allowed by the relevant laws protecting your privacy; or in circumstances where you consent. Not all member companies of the Principal Financial Group collect medical information.

  We Maintain Accurate Information

  We strive to keep our records accurate and will make appropriate corrections when you notify us. Please let us know if there is incorrect information in any statements or other communications that you receive from us. If you would like to correct or update your personally identifiable information, please contact us by sending a letter via postal mail or through our online Contact Me reply form. For your protection we will follow procedures to verify your identity before providing this information.

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• Privacy Notices

  The Privacy Policy of the Principal Financial Group

  This document sets forth the general privacy policy of the member companies of the Principal Financial Group. It is not intended as a substitute for the notice and opt out that may legally be required under federal and state privacy laws. If you are entitled to receive such a written privacy notice , a written version will be mailed to you.

  Protecting Your Privacy

  We take great care to properly handle information about you. This Notice describes how we handle personal information and our commitment to protecting your privacy. If you wish to view the privacy notice of a certain member company of the Principal Financial Group, please choose from the following PDF files:

  • Principal Life Insurance Company, Princor Financial Services Corporation, Principal Mutual Funds, Employers Dental Services, Inc., Professional Pensions, Inc., and PPI Employee Benefits Corporation. (PDF)

  • Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc.(PDF)

  • Principal Bank (PDF)

  • Principal Life Insurance Company, Professional Pensions, Inc., and PPI Employee Benefits Corporation, with respect to certain plan participants (PDF)

  "You" and "your" refer to individual consumers or customers who obtain financial products or services from us primarily for personal, family or household purposes.

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