Last updated: March 2026
Data Sources
MyTurboBot's public map combines data from three categories:
- Community uploads — plant sightings contributed by registered users
- Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) — open biodiversity occurrence records
- GBIF — globally shared biodiversity records with machine-readable licences
Source Attribution
All imported records carry source attribution identifying the original data provider, dataset and licence. We do not claim ownership of externally sourced data.
Licence Compliance
We only ingest records that carry valid, machine-readable licences permitting the intended use. Each record's licence type is tracked in our database. We do not use unlawfully scraped content or records where the licence prohibits redistribution.
De-Duplication
Records imported from multiple sources are de-duplicated to avoid inflating occurrence counts. The original source record is always preserved and attributed.
Restricted Data
The following data categories are never publicly visible:
- Internal research markers and field notes
- Indigenous and culturally sensitive knowledge
- DNA, soil and chemical sample data
- Commercially sensitive records
- Records with restricted-access flags
Data Retention
Public map data is retained indefinitely for scientific and research purposes. Contributors may request removal of their own uploads at any time. Imported open-data records are retained in accordance with their source licences.
Contact
For data-related enquiries, contact data@myturbobot.com.