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Bandsintown Events Widget

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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.

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Overview

What does Bandsintown Events Widget do?

What is the Bandsintown Events Widget?

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.

What data does the widget collect?

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.

GDPR and ePrivacy implications

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.

Consent requirements

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.

Data transfers outside the EU

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.

Practical compliance steps

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.

Compliance

Bandsintown Events Widget and the GDPR

Bandsintown Events Widget is classified as “Marketing”. On a site that targets European visitors, it must only load after the visitor consents, and it must be listed in your cookie policy.

Legal basis
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for fan tracking cookies and event engagement data. Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) may apply for basic event listing display without tracking.
Risk level
medium
Applicable regulations
GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR

Impact assessment (DPIA)

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 text for your banner

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.
Cookies and trackers

What Bandsintown Events Widget sets and contacts

Tracking method
JavaScript embed widget, third-party cookies, server-side event and fan data processing
Server location
United States (Bandsintown infrastructure)
Data transferred outside the EU
Bandsintown is a US-based music events discovery and fan engagement platform. All event data, fan tracking, and RSVP data is processed on US infrastructure. Transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR Article 46.

Cookies set (1)

NameTypeDurationPurpose
bit_uidpersistent1 yearFan identifier used to recognise returning visitors and track event engagement across sessions

Third-party domains contacted (3)

  • bandsintown.com
  • widget.bandsintown.com
  • api.bandsintown.com
Questions

Frequently asked questions about Bandsintown Events Widget

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What cookies does the Bandsintown widget set?

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.

Does the Bandsintown widget require consent?

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.

What is the legal basis for the Bandsintown widget?

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.

Does Bandsintown transfer data outside the EU?

Yes. Bandsintown is a US company processing all fan and event data on US infrastructure. Standard Contractual Clauses apply.

Do I need a DPIA for the Bandsintown widget?

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.

How do I embed Bandsintown events compliantly?

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.

Is there a GDPR-compliant way to display tour dates without tracking?

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.

How do I disclose the Bandsintown widget in my privacy policy?

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.

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