We keep this simple. We use basic site analytics, we collect information you choose to send through our forms, and we do not sell your personal information.
Information we collect
We collect information in three main ways.
Information you submit through forms
If you use our Contact form, we may collect your name, email address, organization, message, related listing URL, official source link, and any other information you choose to include.
If you use our Submit an Event form, we may collect your name, email address, optional phone number, relationship to the event, event details, venue details, artist or lineup details, official event links, ticket links, and any notes you choose to include.
Site usage information
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. This may include pages viewed, general location, device type, browser type, traffic source, and general interaction data.
We use this information to understand site usage, improve the website, find technical issues, and make the music search experience better.
Cookies and similar tools
Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to measure site activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How we use information
- Respond to messages when we can.
- Review event submissions.
- Verify event details.
- Correct or remove listings when appropriate.
- Improve the website.
- Understand general site traffic and usage.
- Protect the site from spam, abuse, or technical problems.
What we do not do
- We do not sell personal information.
- We do not process ticket sales.
- We do not track users across other platforms for advertising.
- We do not use submitted contact information to spam people.
- We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information.
Sharing information
We may share information only when needed to operate the site, respond to a request, use service providers, comply with law, protect the site, or handle a correction or removal request.
For example, if a submitted event needs verification, we may review the official venue, artist, promoter, or ticketing source.
Event submissions
If you submit an event, you understand that some event information may be published on The Happenings if the event is accepted. This may include the event name, artist name, venue, city, date, time, official links, and related public event details.
We do not publish your personal contact information unless you clearly ask us to.
Data retention
We may keep form submissions, messages, event submissions, correction requests, and removal requests for as long as needed to operate the site, respond to requests, improve listings, prevent abuse, or keep a record of site related communications.
Your choices
You can ask us to review, update, or delete personal information you have submitted to us. Use the Contact page and tell us what you would like changed.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings or use browser tools that limit analytics tracking.
Children
The Happenings is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Colorado law
The Happenings is operated from Colorado. This Privacy Policy and our handling of privacy requests are intended to follow applicable Colorado and United States laws.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, use the Contact page.