AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY*

AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK*

We value the trust you place in us when asking us to protect and grow your assets. When you buy a product from us, you trust us with your private information. We know it is our duty to keep your information secure and private. We must collect a certain amount of your private information to provide you with great products and services. It’s important for you to know we don’t sell or share customer information with nonaffiliated third parties. Our sharing practices are designed to protect your privacy.

COLLECTING INFORMATION

We collect private information from:

1. The information you provide on applications or other forms, such as your name, address, telephone number, and Social Security number;

2. Your business with us, such as payment history, allocation history and balance information; and

3. Your insurance agent, such as updated information about your contract.

4. Our company website. In visiting our company website certain data from your computer may be captured. The data we may receive from your computer includes your internet e-mail address, browser version, and statistics on Web traffic and usage patterns. However, this is not an all inclusive list of data that may be collected from your computer or saved on your computer from our website.

HOW WE TREAT THE INFORMATION

We treat your information with respect for your privacy in that:

1. We don’t give any nonpublic or financial information to anyone, except as required or allowed by law;

2. We may share your information with third parties necessary to effect, administer, or enforce your transaction with us, or as needed to service your policy;

3. We have sound electronic security measures;

4. Our security practices limit access to employees, independent agents, and business contacts with proper authority; and

5. We use your information for business purposes only.

If we allow limited access to your private information, it is done to service your contract or to inform you about other products and services we offer. We require that other companies or persons promise to follow our privacy practices before disclosing your information. We require it is used only for the matter requested.

INDEPENDENT AMERICAN EQUITY AGENTS

Agents have a unique business rapport with their clients. They may have other private information that we don’t have. This information doesn’t fall under our privacy policy and may be used differently than we would use it. Contact your independent American Equity agents to learn more about their privacy practices.

HOW TO REVIEW OUR FILE

You have the right to review a copy of your private information contained in our files to determine if it is correct. If you believe it is incorrect, you may make a statement providing the correct information to the company. To request how to receive access to and find out your information, please:

1. Include your name, address and contract number; and

2. Mail requests to:

American Equity Compliance Department

Box 71216

Des Moines, Iowa 50325

*These Companies are owned by American Equity Investment Life Holding Company.