Turtle Sounds

Privacy Policy

We are responsible for processing the personal data collected on this website (hereinafter "Platform"), whose purpose is to make available and preserve recordings, metadata and research related to chelonian bioacoustics. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, the reasons we collect it, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the rights of data subjects.

Data Collected

  • Directly provided: name, email, institutional affiliation, position, tax ID/business registration (when required for administrative formalities), captions/descriptions and upload metadata (location, date, time, device, recording method).

  • Submitted content: audio files, annotations, labels, associated photos, transcriptions and scientific metadata.

  • Usage data: IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent, interaction events and access logs.

  • Cookies and similar technologies (described in the Cookie Policy).

  • Sensitive data: we do not intentionally request sensitive data. If received by mistake, it will be treated with special measures and, where possible, deleted.

Purposes of Processing

  • Make available, organize and preserve the bioacoustics collection.

  • Authenticate users and manage accounts (registration, password recovery).

  • Enable upload, download and file sharing according to permissions.

  • Communication with users (account notifications, updates, moderation, collaboration invitations).

  • Research, statistical analysis and improvement of the Platform (in aggregate/anonymous form when possible).

  • Compliance with legal, contractual or research obligations (e.g.: authorizations for collection in protected areas).

  • Security, fraud prevention and auditing.

Data Sharing

  • Authorized collaborators and researchers: access to data and files according to account permissions and collaboration agreements.

  • Data processors: hosting providers, email services, payment processors, backup services and analytics (subcontracted under contract and technical/organizational measures).

  • Public authorities: when required by law, court order or for protection of rights.

  • General public: files and metadata made public by data subjects or by the Platform's open access policies.

Data Retention

  • Account data and files are kept as long as the account exists or as required by applicable law. Publicly submitted data may remain until removal is requested or according to the license terms chosen by the data subject.

  • Logs and backups may be kept for additional periods for security and compliance reasons.

Security

We adopt reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction; however, no system is infallible; we recommend security practices on the part of users (strong passwords, care when sharing credentials).

Rights of Data Subjects

  • Access, correct, update or delete your personal data.

  • Request data portability.

  • Request restriction of or objection to processing.

  • Withdraw consent.

  • Submit a complaint to the competent data protection authority.

  • Procedure: requests must be sent to the contact email below; we will respond within applicable legal deadlines.

Minors

We do not intentionally collect data from minors without verified parental consent. If submission by a minor without consent is identified, we may block or delete the content.

Third-Party Links

We may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Notices about significant changes will be published on the Platform and, where applicable, communicated to users.

Contact

For questions, rights requests, complaints or removal requests: gabriel.cohen@inpa.gov.br