​​​1. Information We Collect

• Parent/carer information only: We collect basic contact information (e.g., name, email, phone number) from parents/carers for communication and coordination purposes.

• No identifying information about children is collected or stored.

• We may invite parents to note their child’s approximate age (in years and months) to help tailor resources.​

 

2. Voluntary Participation

• All participation is 100% voluntary.

• You may withdraw at any time without giving a reason, and all communications or informal notes will be deleted upon request.

 

3. Anonymous Observations Only

• Parents may choose to provide anonymous observational feedback on their child’s engagement (e.g., whether they sang a note or remembered a melody).

• Feedback is not mandatory and is recorded without names or personal identifiers.

• No photos, videos, or voice recordings of children are collected or stored by the program.

 

4. Optional Free Group Sessions

• Some families may be invited to attend free in-person or Zoom-based group sessions, which are entirely optional and observational only.

• These sessions are not recorded, and only families who opt in will be included.

 

5. Data Use

• Any shared feedback is used to improve the delivery and design of the Clear Pitch Program as it prepares for a future university-approved research study.

• Occasional informal summaries may be compiled (e.g., “30% of families noted increased pitch memory after 2 weeks”), but only in aggregated, anonymous form.

 

. Data Security

• All data is stored securely with access restricted to the project coordinator (Blake Kearney).

• No third-party platforms or researchers have access to your data.

 

7. No Marketing, No Sharing

• Your information will never be shared, sold, or used for commercial purposes.

• You will not receive marketing communications unless you explicitly opt in to receive future updates about the Clear Pitch program.

 

8. Future Research Alignment

• This pilot study is not yet a formal academic research project and does not require university ethics approval at this stage.

• However, it is conducted in alignment with formal ethical practices: including informed consent, voluntary participation, withdrawal rights, anonymous reporting, and secure handling of feedback.

• Any future formal research participation would involve a separate, university-approved consent process.