Last updated: [insert date]
At OceanFirst Bank, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie Consent Notice explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, online services, and mobile applications (“Services”). It also describes your rights and choices under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide functionality, security, and tailored experiences.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage.
We classify our cookies into the following categories:
Essential for security, authentication, and proper operation of our Services.
Without these cookies, functions such as online banking, secure login, and payment processing cannot be provided.
These cookies cannot be disabled.
Help us understand how visitors use our Services.
Collect aggregated and anonymized data (e.g., most visited pages, load times, error messages).
Enable us to improve usability, reliability, and performance.
Remember your choices and settings (e.g., language, region, accessibility preferences).
Enhance personalization and improve your overall user experience.
May be placed by us or trusted third parties (such as advertising partners).
Deliver relevant promotions and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
May track your browsing across different websites, in compliance with applicable law.
For strictly necessary cookies, our legal basis is legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning of our Services.
For all other categories, our legal basis is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You have the right to withdraw or modify your consent at any time using our Cookie Preferences tool.
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner.
You may accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
You can reopen the Cookie Preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Preferences” at the bottom of our site.
You can manage your cookie preferences in two ways:
Via our Cookie Preferences tool (banner or settings link).
Through your browser settings, where you can block or delete cookies.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability and functionality of our Services.
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
Specific retention periods are detailed in our [Cookie Policy Table] (to be published with cookie list).
We may allow trusted service providers (e.g., analytics providers, advertising partners) to place cookies on your device.
All such third parties are contractually bound to process data only in accordance with GDPR and our instructions.
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to be informed (Articles 13–14)
Right of access (Article 15)
Right to rectification (Article 16)
Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”) (Article 17)
Right to restrict processing (Article 18)
Right to data portability (Article 20)
Right to object (Article 21)
Right to withdraw consent at any time (Article 7(3))
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding cookies or your privacy rights, please contact:
OceanFirst Bank – Data Protection Officer
📧 Email: dpo@oceanfirstbank.com
📞 Phone: +[insert number]
📍 Address: [insert registered office address]
We may update this Cookie Consent Notice from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We encourage you to check this page periodically.