Who we are
Calexi (ACT) Pty Ltd
ABN 12 345 678 901
Website: https://www.calexi.com.au
We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What Personal Information We Collect
Comments & Contact Forms
- Name, email address, website (optional)
- IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
- An anonymised hash of your email for Gravatar lookup (per Automattic’s service)
Media Uploads
- Files you upload; please avoid images with embedded EXIF GPS data.
Account Registration (if enabled)
- Username, email, password, any profile fields you supply.
Cookies & Tracking
- Comment‑related cookies (name, email, website)
- Login cookies
- Screen‑options cookies
- Post‑edit cookie (post ID)
Embedded Content
When you view embedded videos/articles, the source site may collect data and set cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We collect only what is reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g. fraud or abuse investigations)
- Enable and moderate comments and user accounts
- Provide website functionality and security (spam filtering, authentication)
- Improve content and user experience
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first‑ and third‑party cookies to:
- Remember your comment form details
- Manage login sessions and screen‑options
- Facilitate embedded content from other sites
You can disable cookies via your browser—but some features may break.
Disclosure of Your Information
We will not sell your personal data. We may disclose to:
- Overseas recipients only where necessary; they must be bound to a similar privacy standard.
- Service providers (e.g. spam‑filtering, hosting) under contract to comply with APP 6
- Automated spam‑detection services (e.g. Akismet)
- Law enforcement or regulators if required by law
Data Retention
- Comments & Metadata: retained indefinitely, to recognise follow‑ups.
- User Accounts: retained until you delete your account or we are required by law to retain.
- Automated Logs & Cookies: as specified above.
We periodically review and securely delete any data no longer needed under APP 11.
Your Rights & Controls
Under the APPs you may:
- Opt‐out: disable cookies, unsubscribe from any newsletters
To exercise any right use our contact form. - Access: request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: have inaccuracies amended
- Erasure: request deletion of personal data we hold (except where we must retain for legal reasons)
Notifiable Data Breaches
If a data breach occurs that is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify you and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with Part IIA of the Privacy Act.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy—any changes will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.
Complaints & Further Information
f you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us first.
If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC: https://www.oaic.gov.au/.