Privacy Policy

Effective date: 06/16/2026

Drug Free Kern respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website, drugfreekern.org.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our website, including when you:

Contact us through a website form
Ask a question about Drug Free Kern
Request information about getting involved
Sign up for events, updates, or coalition activities
Communicate with us by email or phone

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, subject line, message details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Our website may also collect limited technical information, such as browser type, device type, IP address, referring pages, pages visited, and general website usage data. This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions or requests
Provide information about Drug Free Kern programs, resources, or events
Share prevention, outreach, and education updates
Improve our website and communications
Support website security and functionality
Meet legal, reporting, or administrative requirements

Drug Free Kern provides substance use prevention, outreach, and education to strengthen the health, healing, and safety of the Kern community. Information submitted through this website is used to support those purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance the visitor experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and analyze usage.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

Respond to your request
Work with trusted service providers who support website operations
Coordinate with appropriate coalition partners or agencies when relevant to your inquiry
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the safety, rights, or security of individuals, the public, or the website

Any third-party service providers are expected to use information only for the services they provide on our behalf.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to third-party websites, community resources, social media platforms, treatment resources, or partner organizations. Drug Free Kern is not responsible for the privacy practices, accessibility, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Health and Emergency Information

The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare provider.

If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988. For substance use treatment and services, Drug Free Kern lists Gateway Services and other support lines on its Contact page.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse. However, no website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, or confidential information through general website forms.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have submitted, subject to any legal or administrative requirements.

You may also request that we stop sending you non-essential communications.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Drug Free Kern
PO Box 1000
Bakersfield, CA 93302

Email: DrugFreeKern@KernBHRS.org
Phone: (661) 868-8043