Dr James Shuff
Educator.Researcher.Guitarist
App Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Dr Shuff – Music Performance Feedback.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Dr Shuff collects, how it is used, and how we protect your data.
By using Dr Shuff, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
To provide personalised music performance feedback, Dr Shuff may collect: • Performance recordings that you choose to record or upload. • Performance Context information, including instrument, learner stage, performance type, level, and selected focus. • Musical analysis and AI-generated feedback created from your performances. • Listen Library data used to store your previous performances and feedback. • Basic technical information required to operate the app, such as app version and device diagnostics.
Dr Shuff does not collect unnecessary personal information.
How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used solely to provide and improve the features of Dr Shuff, including: • analysing musical performances; • generating personalised musical feedback; • providing Deeper Listen analysis; • comparing performances over time; • storing performances in your Listen Library; and • improving the reliability and quality of the application. We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your recordings for advertising.
Artificial Intelligence
Dr Shuff uses artificial intelligence to help generate educational musical feedback. AI-generated feedback is designed to support musical learning and should be considered alongside your own judgement and, where appropriate, guidance from a music teacher.
Your Recordings
You retain ownership of all recordings that you upload or create using Dr Shuff. Your recordings are stored only to provide features such as: • personalised feedback; • Deeper Listen analysis; • Listen Library; • Performance Comparison; and • progress tracking.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. Although no online service can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to safeguarding your data and continually improving our security practices.
Children's Privacy
Dr Shuff is designed to support musicians of all ages, including children using the app under the supervision of a parent, guardian, school, or music teacher where appropriate. If you believe personal information has been provided inappropriately, please contact us so that we can investigate and, where appropriate, remove the information.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect improvements to Dr Shuff or changes in legal requirements. The latest version will always be available within the app and on this website.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the website ‘CONTACT’ page.
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