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Why
is the bakersfield.com requiring registration to access the site?
bakersfield.com decided to move to a registered site for a few reasons.
Like many other publishers, we are collecting visitor information
in order to gain the capability to deliver targeted news content as
well as advertising content that is likely to be of interest to you.
The more information we have about your interests and preferences,
the better we can make decisions as to what additional news and services
to provide.
Our one-time registration process means you won't have to remember
your password every time you come to the site. With your registration,
you'll still get the very best local news and information online from
bakersfield.com. As a registered user, you'll be able to continue
to access local stories, search our archives and receive our redesigned
e-mail newsletters.
We understand that many of you may see this as an inconvenience, but
we hope you'll also see the benefits of creating a personalized information
service that you can trust as an unbiased, professional news source
covering your world. We also realize that Internet privacy is a real
concern, but the information you share with us will not be sold or
given to other companies. It will only be used to improve the services
we provide.
If you have questions or concerns, please consult our privacy
policy or send us an e-mail.
Is there a fee to use the bakersfield.com Web
Site?
No. the bakersfield.com is offered free of charge. At some point,
there may be optional products or services that will require payment,
but the news site is free of charge.
I've forgotten or lost my
password/ member name. What do I do?
You do NOT need to re-register. You may retrieve your password by
clicking
here. Please follow the instructions and your member name and password will
be sent to you via email.
How do I change my password?
You will need to know your member name and your current password to change
your password. Please click
here and follow the steps indicated.
Is my password secure from other web sites or
individuals?
Your password is stored in a secure database that is inaccessible
to outside parties. No outside party, Web site or individual will
be able to steal your password.
What is a cookie?
A "cookie" is a small data text file that is placed in your browser
and allows the bakersfield.com to recognize you each time you visit
this site. Cookies are used to help web sites determine past preferences,
for example, sections read during your visit. In addition, the cookie
will allow the bakersfield.com to identify you as a registered user
each time you visit the site, eliminating the need for you to type
in your password each time you visit.
Why does the bakersfield.com use cookies?
A "cookie" is a small data file that is placed in your browser and
allows the bakersfield.com to recognize you each time you visit this
site. Cookies help identify you and your access privileges on our
site. Cookies do not contain or collect any personal information that
you have not already given us. Instead, they allow us to see which
parts of our site you have used so that we can better serve you when
you return to our site. Cookies may be used to provide you with information
and special opportunities tailored to your interests.
If you choose the browser option to "Save Your Password," we use a
cookie to allow you to log in to the bakersfield.com automatically
without entering your login and password each time you visit the site.
This cookie remains on your hard disk indefinitely or until you delete
your cookie file.
What happens if I do not accept your cookies?
If you do not accept the cookie set by the bakersfield.com, we will
not have a way of identifying you as a registered user. As a result,
you will have to login each time you try and access a secured area.
Please note that we will not give out your personally identifiable
information. For more information, please read our privacy
policy.
What information will you be tracking with my
cookie?
The cookie will be used to authenticate you as a registered user.
In addition, the cookie will track the date and time you were on the
site and pages you visit. We will be using this information to determine
which areas of our site are of most interest to our readers as well
as our advertisers. We will use your basic account information and
site preferences in order to offer more news and information that
matches your interests. We will not share any data with advertisers
that is not in aggregate form. For example, we may tell an advertiser
that 50% of our readers read stories about mobile phones last month,
but nothing that personally identifies you as an individual.
If I register/accept cookies, will I receive
unsolicited e-mail from you or any third party?
No, you will not receive e-mail from the bakersfield.com or our partners
unless you indicated that this is your preference when you sign in.
What are you doing to protect my privacy?
The bakersfield.com has a strict privacy policy and we are committed
to respecting your privacy rights as our guests. We realize that you
are entrusting us with personal information and we will not share
this with any third party. Information about our site visitors as
a whole may be aggregated and shared, but not individual information.
For example, we may share with an advertiser that 65% of our registered
users are male, 70% of our female users enjoy reading books or 50%
of our visitors read news stories about weight loss last month. If
you have any additional concerns, please consult our privacy
policy or contact
us directly.
Why is some information required on the registration
form, and some information optional?
The bakersfield.com has a strict privacy policy and we are committed
to respecting your privacy rights as our guests. We realize that you
are entrusting us with personal information and we will not share
this with any third party. Information about our site visitors as
a whole may be aggregated and shared, but not individual information.
For example, we may share with an advertiser that 65% of our registered
users are male, 70% of our female users enjoy reading books or 50%
of our visitors read news stories about weight loss last month. If
you have any additional concerns, please consult our privacy policy
or contact us directly.
How do I get a question answered that is not
in the FAQ?
Please contact
the bakersfield.com via our contact form.
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