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SCHEDULE 6.2
Program Privacy Policy
HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A.
A Privacy Statement for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman Cardholders
Introduction – Our Commitment to You
HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. ("HSBC") is proud to be the issuer of the Neiman Marcus and the Bergdorf Goodman private label credit
card, each of which allows you to charge purchases from The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. ("Neiman Marcus Group"), which includes
Bergdorf Goodman, Inc., and their various affiliated companies. This Privacy Statement describes the collection, use, and protection
of information about you and your Neiman Marcus and/or Bergdorf Goodman credit card account. This policy has been in effect as of
[date]. [to be updated as appropriate]
HSBC is part of a financial services organization that has been providing superior products and services to its customers for more
than 150 years. We greatly appreciate the trust that you and millions of customers have placed in us, and we will protect that trust by
continuing to respect the privacy of all our applicants and customers even if our formal customer relationship ends.
What Information We Collect
It is important for you to know that in order to ensure that our customers get the very best service and the highest quality products,
HSBC collects demographic information (such as your name and address) and credit information (such as information related to your
accounts with us and others). This information is collected from the following sources:
• Information we receive from you on your application or other form;
• Information you provide by telephone or in person to a Neiman Marcus sales associate, Bergdorf Goodman sales associate or
other representative;
• Information about your transactions on your account with us, or our affiliates;
• Information from an outside source such as your credit bureau report;
• [Information from list vendors;]
• [Information from public sources;] and
• Information about your Internet usage if you visit our website.
How We Share Information with Neiman Marcus Group
In order to provide you with the benefits and services available to you as a Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman cardholder, it is
necessary for HSBC to share certain information about you with Neiman Marcus Group. Neiman Marcus Group includes Neiman
Marcus Stores, Neiman Marcus Direct (including Horchow), and neimanmarcus.com, in addition to Bergdorf Goodman, Inc.
including Bergdorf Goodman Stores, Bergdorf Goodman Direct and bergdorfgoodman.com.