PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 1 October 2026
Last Updated: 1 October 2026
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data through our website, www.theturtletalks.com.
The Turtle Talks (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a youth-led podcast and media initiative based in Singapore, providing a platform for young voices, ideas, questions, and conversations on topics that matter to our communities and the wider world.
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, registration, or participation forms
Information you provide when expressing interest in appearing on or contributing to The Turtle Talks
Any other personal data you voluntarily provide
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect personal data only for purposes relevant to The Turtle Talks, including:
Responding to messages, enquiries, and requests
Organising and managing podcast-related communication and participation
Communicating with guests, contributors, partners, and members of our community
Managing registrations, submissions, or participation in The Turtle Talks activities
Supporting our mission of amplifying young voices and encouraging meaningful conversations
We do not sell, rent, or misuse your personal data.
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 through checkboxes or other appropriate mechanisms on our website forms.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details provided in 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 or permitted by law
Where third-party service providers are used to support our website, communications, podcast production, or other operations, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is handled appropriately.
6. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Our website may be hosted on third-party platforms that employ industry-standard security measures and encryption.
We take reasonable measures to:
Protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, misuse, or loss
Ensure only authorised individuals have access to personal data
Secure any external storage used, such as encrypted cloud storage
Retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law
7. Your Rights
Under the PDPA, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Withdraw consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal and operational obligations
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10.
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand website usage, and support website functionality.
You may adjust your browser settings to disable or manage cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our activities, or how we collect and use personal data.
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 Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
The Turtle Talks
Email: sienna@theturtletrust.org
Data Protection Officer: Sienna C.J.