Necessary
These Trackers are essential for the operation of the website and delivery of its services. They enable core functions such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Third-party Trackers may include:
• Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.)
• Google Tag Manager (Google LLC)
Functionality
These Trackers allow users to access enhanced features and facilitate communication between users and Kern Magazine.
Third-party Trackers may include:
• Google Publisher Tag (Google LLC)
• ActiveCampaign site messages (ActiveCampaign, Inc.)
Experience
These Trackers improve user experience and enable interaction with external platforms and content.
Third-party Trackers may include:
• Google Fonts (Google LLC)
• Google Maps widget (Google LLC)
• Font Awesome (Fonticons, Inc.)
• ActiveCampaign Widget (ActiveCampaign, Inc.)
Measurement
These Trackers help Kern Magazine LLC analyze traffic and user behavior to improve content and site performance.
Third-party Trackers may include:
• Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC)
• Meta Events Manager (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
• Quantcast Measure (Quantcast Corporation)
Marketing
These Trackers are used to deliver personalized advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Third-party Trackers may include:
• 33Across (33Across)
• AppNexus (AppNexus Inc.)
• Criteo (Criteo SA)
• Meta ads conversion tracking (Meta pixel) (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
• Rubicon Project (The Rubicon Project, Inc.)
• LightBox TV (LightBox TV LTD)
• HubSpot Analytics, CRM, and Lead Management (HubSpot, Inc.)
• ActiveCampaign (ActiveCampaign, Inc.)
• SendGrid (SendGrid)
Managing consent and preferences
When Trackers require consent, users may provide or withdraw consent through the privacy or cookie preferences panel available on the site.
For third-party Trackers, preferences may also be managed through:
• Opt-out mechanisms provided by the third party
• Settings described in third-party privacy policies
• Direct contact with the third-party provider
Managing Cookies through browser settings
Users may manage Cookies directly through their browser settings. This includes viewing stored Cookies, blocking them, or deleting them entirely.
Browser-level controls do not allow granular consent by category. Instructions for managing Cookies can typically be found within browser help sections for:
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Brave
• Opera
On mobile devices, users may manage certain Trackers through device-level settings such as advertising preferences or tracking controls.
Opting out of interest-based advertising
Users may opt out of interest-based advertising through industry-supported mechanisms such as:
• YourOnlineChoices (EU and UK)
• Network Advertising Initiative (US)
• Digital Advertising Alliance (US)
• DAAC (Canada)
• DDAI (Japan)
For mobile apps, the Digital Advertising Alliance provides the AppChoices tool to manage advertising preferences.
Consequences of disabling Trackers
Users are free to decide whether or not to allow Trackers. Disabling certain Trackers may affect site functionality, user experience, or the availability of some features.
Owner and data controller
Kern Magazine LLC
Bakersfield, CA, United States
Contact email: info@kernmagazine.com
Because third-party Trackers cannot be fully controlled by the Owner, references to third-party services are indicative. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies for full details.
Due to the complexity of tracking technologies, users may contact Kern Magazine with questions regarding Tracker usage.
Definitions and legal references
Additional definitions and legal references may be provided upon request.
Latest update: December 2025
Version: 1