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The Bandsintown Events Widget is an embeddable tool that allows artists and venues to display upcoming concert and event listings on their websites. When embedded, it loads Bandsintown scripts that set tracking cookies and collect fan engagement data. While basic event display may rely on legitimate interest, RSVP tracking and fan engagement data collection require prior ePrivacy consent. All data is processed in the US.
Bandsintown is a music events discovery platform used by artists, bands, and venues to promote upcoming concerts and manage fan engagement. The Bandsintown Events Widget is an embeddable JavaScript widget that displays an artist''s upcoming tour dates on any website. When embedded, it loads Bandsintown''s scripts which track fan engagement, set cookies, and may collect RSVP and fan data processed on US servers.
The Bandsintown widget collects visitor IP addresses, browser and device information, and fan engagement interactions (event views, RSVP clicks, tracker follows). When a visitor RSVPs to an event or follows an artist through the widget, Bandsintown collects identifying information linked to the fan''s Bandsintown account. Tracking cookies are set to identify returning fans across sessions.
Basic event listing display (static HTML listing of upcoming shows) would not require consent. However, the Bandsintown widget loads JavaScript that sets tracking cookies and collects fan engagement data, making it subject to the ePrivacy Directive''s consent requirement. Any RSVP or account interaction involves processing personal data requiring GDPR compliance.
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Consent is required before the Bandsintown widget script loads. For basic event display without tracking, a static HTML approach listing tour dates avoids the consent requirement. For the full interactive widget with RSVP and tracker features, ePrivacy consent is required.
Bandsintown is a US company. All fan and event data is processed on US infrastructure. Standard Contractual Clauses apply. Reference Bandsintown in your privacy policy and sign a DPA.
Block the widget script until consent is obtained. For event-only display without tracking, consider a static HTML listing of tour dates as a non-tracking alternative. If using the full widget, obtain ePrivacy consent. Update your privacy policy to reference Bandsintown and disclose the US transfer.
Websites using Bandsintown Events Widget must obtain user consent under GDPR regulations.
DPIA considerations
A DPIA is generally not required for basic event listing display. It becomes relevant when Bandsintown fan tracking is used to build individual fan profiles, or when integrated with marketing automation to target fans based on event attendance data.
Sample consent text
This page uses the Bandsintown Events Widget to display upcoming concerts. Bandsintown may set cookies and collect fan engagement data processed in the United States. Please accept to enable event listings and RSVP features.
Third-party domains contacted
bandsintown.comwidget.bandsintown.comapi.bandsintown.comCookies placed
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| bit_uid | persistent | 1 year | Fan identifier used to recognise returning visitors and track event engagement across sessions |
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The Bandsintown Events Widget sets tracking cookies to identify returning fans across sessions and track engagement interactions including event views and RSVP clicks. These require ePrivacy consent before the widget script loads.
Yes, for the full interactive widget. The script sets tracking cookies and collects fan engagement data. For basic event display only, consider using a static HTML list of tour dates which requires no consent.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) for tracking cookies and fan engagement data collection. Basic event display without tracking could rely on legitimate interest, but only if implemented without the JavaScript widget.
Yes. Bandsintown is a US company processing all fan and event data on US infrastructure. Standard Contractual Clauses apply.
Not typically for standard event display. A DPIA becomes relevant if Bandsintown fan tracking is integrated with marketing automation to profile and target fans based on event attendance data at scale.
For GDPR compliance, block the widget until consent is obtained or use a static HTML event list as a non-tracking alternative. If using the interactive widget, ensure your CMP blocks the script and discloses the US transfer in your consent notice.
Yes. You can use Bandsintown's API to fetch event data server-side and render a static HTML tour date list without loading any client-side JavaScript. This eliminates cookie and tracking concerns while still displaying current tour dates.
Reference Bandsintown as a third-party service used to display event listings and collect fan engagement data. Note that Bandsintown processes fan data in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses, and that visitors can opt out by declining the relevant cookie category in the consent banner.