1. Introduction
Kalaska Samoyeds (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website at kalaska.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, and describes the limited ways in which we interact with third-party platforms such as Facebook.
By using this website you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and any message you choose to send us. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Information collected automatically
- Server logs — standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used for security and site performance purposes only and is not linked to any personal identity.
- Cookies — our website may use essential cookies necessary for the site to function correctly. We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
3. Facebook Integration
This website displays posts from the official Kalaska Samoyeds Facebook Page (facebook.com/kalaskasams) using the Meta Graph API. Please note:
- Our integration only reads publicly available posts from our own Facebook Page — no personal data about any Facebook user is ever collected, stored, or processed.
- We do not collect, access, or store any Facebook user profile information, friend lists, private messages, or any other personal data from Facebook or Meta platforms.
- The Facebook posts displayed on this website are the same content that is publicly visible to anyone on Facebook.
- Our Facebook application operates in a read-only capacity and does not post, comment, or interact with Facebook on behalf of any user.
For information about how Meta (Facebook) handles your data, please refer to Meta’s Privacy Policy at facebook.com/privacy/policy.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- To display public Facebook Page posts on our website
- To monitor and improve website performance and security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for advertising or marketing purposes.
5. Data Storage and Security
Contact form submissions are stored securely on our web server hosted in Australia. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect this data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
Facebook post content synced to this website is stored on the same server and is limited to the publicly visible text and images from our official Facebook Page.
6. Data Retention
Contact form enquiries are retained only as long as necessary to respond to and resolve your enquiry, and are then deleted.
Synced Facebook post content is retained on the website until removed by a site administrator.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites including Facebook and other social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for us to hold your data at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Effective date: June 2026