PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 23 July 2025

Last Updated: 23 July 2025

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data through our website, www.theturtletrust.org.

The Turtle Trust (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a youth-led environmental project based in Singapore, committed to raising awareness about sea turtle conservation. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

By using this website or submitting information through our forms, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Location (e.g. city or country)

  • Information submitted through contact or registration forms

  • Any other personal data you voluntarily provide

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent.

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal data only for purposes relevant to our conservation work, including:

  • Responding to your messages or enquiries

  • Organising and managing project-related communication and participation

  • Fulfilling our mission of environmental education and outreach

We do not sell, rent, or misuse your personal data in any way.

4. Consent

By submitting your information, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data for the purposes stated above. Where required, we will obtain your explicit consent via checkboxes or other mechanisms on our website forms.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 10).

5. Disclosure of Data

We do not disclose your personal data to third parties unless:

  • It is necessary to achieve the purpose for which the data was collected

  • We have your express consent

  • It is required by law

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which employs industry-standard encryption and secure servers.

We take reasonable measures to:

  • Protect personal data from unauthorised access or misuse

  • Ensure only authorised personnel can access sensitive information

  • Secure any external storage used (e.g., encrypted cloud drives)

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

7. Your Rights

Under the PDPA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data

  • Withdraw your consent to our use of your personal data

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational obligations

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to disable or manage cookies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we operate. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

 The Turtle Trust

Email: sienna.cj@theturtletrust.org

Data Protection Officer: Sienna C.J.