Privacy Policy
Welcome to https://www.kernfiduciaryservices.com/. This site is owned and operated by Kern Fiduciary Services, Inc. (“we,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, hereafter referred to as the “Site.”
We understand that your data is important to you and that you care about how your information is collected and used. We have compiled the information below to explain how we gather, use, and store your information. Please read through this policy carefully. Your use of this Site indicates your consent.
This Privacy Policy is organized into the following sections:
Information we collect
How we collect your information
How we use your information
How we share your information
How we protect your information
Age limits for children
Correcting or updating your information
Specific California resident rights
Updates to this policy
Contact information
Information We Collect
Defining Personally Identifiable Information
Personally identifiable information is any information collected by us or provided by you that with reasonable efforts could be used to identify you. Personally identifiable information includes the information you give to us directly, the information we automatically collect, and when applicable, information supplied to us by third parties.
Specifically, we may collect the following types of information:
information regarding your requests for appointments, services, or assistance;
information about your geographic location;
analytics about you as a user such as the type of device you use, your internet connection, and your preferences; and
analytics about you as a user such as the type of device you use, your internet connection, your phone number, and your preferences, which may include additional metadata like photos, address information, video, and audio files on your mobile phone but only with your permission.
Please note that the Site does access geolocation information about where you are when using the device.
How We Collect Your Information
We collect this information in the following ways: directly from you and automatically using technology like cookies, and other web technologies.
Information Directly From You
As you use the Site, we collect information directly from you. We may collect information that you provide in correspondence with our company. In addition, when you fill out a form, complete a survey, sign up for an email list, make a purchase, share content, leave a comment on a blog post, or engage in other similar interactions, you are directly providing us with your personal information.
Information Automatically Collected Using Technology
Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, log files, and similar technologies to automatically collect information about who you are and how you use our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that contain information and are used to track information as you navigate different sites. These technologies work together and collect information about:
the type of device you are using,
browsers you prefer,
domain names you may access,
your activities on the device, and
your IP address.
These technologies do not collect personally identifiable information but may be used in conjunction with other information gathered. Over time, we may also collect information about your other activities online and combine this information for the purposes of behavioral profiling so that we can increase the relevance of our content and services.
Do Not Track
Browsers and devices allow individuals to send “do not track” signals to websites. At this time, we do not take actions to respond to “do not track” signals.
Information From Third Parties
In some instances, we may receive information from our third-party partners and vendors about our users. We may also incorporate third-party marketing and analytic services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze how our Site is being used.
Our Privacy Policy only governs Kern Fiduciary Services, Inc.’s use of your information; however, we may use these third-party services to analyze and enhance your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We collect and use information from you for the following purposes:
to operate and maintain our site
to present our content to you through our site
to communicate with you
to fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information
to notify you about changes to our site
to enhance and optimize your experience
for any other purpose within your consent
In some instances, we also use information to contact you about goods and services that you may find valuable; however, if you would not like to receive information about ongoing promotions or tools we believe are relevant to you, please contact us at hello@kernfiduciaryservices.com.
Targeted Advertising
When you visit our site, the data collected by cookies during your visit may also be used to advertise to you. The analytics from your visit help us understand what may be of interest to you. You can opt out of or modify these advertising methods by visiting the following sites:
How We Share Your Information
Though we do not sell or disclose the personal information we collect in the ordinary course of our business, we may share your data with third parties in accordance with the purposes described above. Additionally, in the course of business, if we buy or sell business assets or participate in a company sale, merger, reorganization, or dissolution, the data we have collected may be part of such business transfers.
Below is a nonexhaustive list of some of the partners and vendors we use to provide our services and conduct business:
Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a tool used to discover user demographics and behavior. You can reference Google’s privacy policy regarding how they handle information collected by visiting https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Squarespace Analytics. We use Squarespace analytics to understand website traffic and activity. For more information about how Squarespace manages your data, visit https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.
This list is subject to change at our discretion. If you would like more information about our third-party partners, please visit their specific privacy policy pages that describe their practices.
How We Protect Your Information
As a company, the protection of your information is important to us. We have designed and adopted technological and organizational procedures to safeguard your data. It is important to note that while we make efforts to protect your data, security measures are not impenetrable. As a result, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information collected or transmitted to our Site. By using our Site, you consent to the transmission of your data at your own risk.
Age Limits for Children
Children under the age of eighteen are prohibited from accessing the Site. Additionally, we do not use our site to knowingly collect personal information from children. Please contact us if you learn or have reason to suspect that a child under the age of eighteen is using the Site. We will take prompt action to delete any personal information about the child.
Correcting or Updating Your Information
If you discover that inaccurate information about you has been collected, or if you would like to update the information we currently have, please contact us via email at jamie@jamieurner.com, or by mail at Kern Fiduciary Services, Inc., P.O. Box 81206, Bakersfield, California 93380.
Specific California Resident Rights
This section is only applicable for individuals who reside in California and should be read in conjunction with our entire Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
obtain additional information about “personal information” (as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA));
request that we disclose certain information collected, used, disclosed, and sold about you;
request deletion of your personal information; and
opt out of the sale of your personal information.
The information covered by these specific rights is information that could be reasonably linked to you. It excludes information that cannot be reasonably linked to you.
To help you better understand our practices, the chart below describes the categories of personal information collected, the sources of this information, how we use this information, and with which third parties we have shared this information within the past twelve months.
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Sources of Information:
Directly from you, social media network partners, device technologies, and service provider partners.
How we use this information:
To fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information, to enhance and optimize your personal experience, to inform you of goods and services you may find valuable, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
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Sources of Information:
Directly from you, social media network partners, device technologies, and service provider partners.
How we use this information:
To fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information, to enhance and optimize your personal experience, to inform you of goods and services you may find valuable, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
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Sources of Information:
Directly from you, social media network partners, device technologies, and service provider partners.
How we use this information:
To fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information, to enhance and optimize your personal experience, to inform you of goods and services you may find valuable, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
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Sources of Information:
Directly from you, social media network partners, device technologies, and service provider partners.
How we use this information:
To fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information, to enhance and optimize your personal experience, to inform you of goods and services you may find valuable, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
To exercise your right to make requests regarding your personal information, please contact us via email at hello@kernfiduciaryservices.com, or by mail at Kern Fiduciary Services, Inc., P.O. Box 2367, Bakersfield, California 93303. We may take steps to verify your identity before providing the requested information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If any updates are made to this policy, they will be posted here. Additionally, if material changes are made to this policy, we will notify you via a notice to this Site, and registered users will receive an additional email. Please check this page frequently for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our services, please contact us via email at hello@kernfiduciaryservices.com, or by mail at P.O. Box 2367, Bakersfield, California 93303.
Effective Date: January 1, 2023