Eventbrite automatically collects a wide range of technical and behavioral data every time you use the platform, in addition to any personal details you enter directly, including your IP address, device information, and everything you click or view.
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The scope of automatic data collection means that even casual browsing of Eventbrite creates a detailed behavioral profile that may be used for advertising or shared with third parties.
The updated terms expand the circumstances under which your email address is shared with event organizers. Previously, Eventbrite shared email addresses only with organizers of events you registered for. Under the revised policy, your email is also shared with organizers if you elect to receive their marketing communications through the Eventbrite platform. The policy clarifies that organizers own the data relationship with you for these marketing subscriptions, while Eventbrite processes the consent and delivery on their behalf.
View change record →The updated terms establish formal procedures for UK-based users to lodge data protection complaints directly with Eventbrite via privacy@eventbrite.com, with assurance that complaints will follow ICO guidelines. The revised policy also confirms that all users have the right to escalate complaints to their national data protection authority or applicable regulator if they believe Eventbrite has violated privacy laws or has not adequately addressed their request. Previously, the policy referenced a Data Privacy Framework Notice but did not specify complaint procedures or regulatory escalation pathways. These additions clarify existing legal rights under UK and EU data protection law rather than creating new consumer obligations.
View change record →This new provision explicitly enumerates the broad scope of personal data collection (including payment information and automated tracking), which expands transparency about data practices beyond what was previously disclosed.
View full change record →Every interaction with the Eventbrite platform generates automatically collected data including device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing behavior, which is retained and may be used for profiling, advertising, and sharing with partners.
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"We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, register for or purchase tickets to an event, create an event, contact us for support, or otherwise communicate with us. This includes information such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, payment information, profile photo, and any other information you choose to provide. We also automatically collect certain information when you use our services, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device identifiers, pages viewed, links clicked, and the date and time of your visit.Excerpt from Eventbrite's Privacy Policy
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The scope of automatic data collection means that even casual browsing of Eventbrite creates a detailed behavioral profile that may be used for advertising or shared with third parties.
Every interaction with the Eventbrite platform generates automatically collected data including device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing behavior, which is retained and may be used for profiling, advertising, and sharing with partners.
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