Altamira

About Altamira

How to Best View this Site

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Hardware & Software Requirements

You need a computer that can connect to the Internet, with enough memory to use a higher-level browser (see below). For forms available in portable document format (pdf), you will need a version of Adobe Reader (minimum version 6.0) that can use JavaScript, as the forms are enabled for onscreen data entry. You can download the software needed to view and print these files at the Adobe website.

To view www.altamira.com

You need a modern browser that supports web-standard CSS2 positioning. Cookies and JavaScript must also be enabled.

Browsers supported for this site for Windows include:

Browsers supported for this site for Mac OS include:

You may prefer to use other browsers with your system if they meet the basic requirements.

To use AltaAccess Online (AAO)

You need a browser that can use JavaScript and JavaScript must be enabled. AAO also requires 128-bit encryption.

Browsers that work best for AAO for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP include:

Please note that Netscape 6.x is not supported. 

Browsers that work best for Mac OS include:

  • Safari
  • Netscape Communicator 4.xx and up

Browser that works best for Linux is:

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Browser Encryption & Security

Browser Encryption

In order to ensure complete security for AAO site visitors, Altamira has taken the following steps:

  • Use of 128-bit encryption technology, which is the most powerful available in North America today. 
  • Need for a password of at least 10 characters in length to access account information. 
  • Need for a trading password of at least 4 characters in length, which must be used to trade in your account. 

You have complete control over your passwords and can change them anytime. 

The altamira.com site contains information of general interest and as such does not require this level (128-bit) of browser encryption. 

Security

Our secure server checks for encryption levels when you sign in to  AltaAccess Online.  If you do not have 128-bit encryption, you will be provided with the opportunity to download the version that matches your browser.  If you choose not to do so however, you will not be able to use AltaAccess Online. 

* Note: If you are using IE5 with Mac OS, your browser may inaccurately report a security issue with AltaAccess Online.  This is due to the use of multiple frames, and while it will not prevent you from conducting a secure transaction, we do recommend using Netscape with Mac OS for this reason. 

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Upgrade Links

If you have a lower-level browser, or if you wish to use AltaAccess Online and find that you need a higher level of encryption, use the following links to upgrade. 

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Cookies

What are cookies, and how does Altamira use them?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer to help us remember your preferences.  Altamira also uses them to improve our site by tracking general information - for example, which pages are viewed most often.  We recommend that you accept cookies while using www.altamira.com if your browser settings prompt you to do so.  If you choose, you can explore www.altamira.com with cookies set to OFF, but you will not be able to take advantage of any personalization features that are offered.  You may wish to check your current cookie status at www.altamira.com.  We may also provide you with the opportunity to accept cookies to maintain your preferences between visits to www.altamira.com, for example to display a list of funds in a custom portfolio.  Please note that you will be asked if you would like to "save your preferences" and the site will not send a cookie with this information to your computer unless you do so.  Any personal information that you choose to send to Altamira, such as an emailed question or request for an information kit, is handled according to our privacy policy. 

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