Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Welcome to 303 Local Music ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your personal information when you use our website at 303localmusic.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Non-Identifying Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain non-identifying information through standard web technologies:
- Browser Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser type and version, device type, and approximate geographic location
- Web Cookies: Small files stored on your device to maintain your theme preferences (light/dark mode) and improve user experience
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other analytics data to help us understand how visitors use our Site
1.2 Identifying Information
We only collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it to us. This may include:
- Show Submission Form: Band/artist name, venue name, date, time, genre, price, band website/social links, additional details, and optionally your email address
- Error Report Form: Issue type, details about the error, show/venue information, and optionally your email address
You are not required to provide your email address on any form. Email addresses, when provided, are used solely to contact you if we have questions about your submission.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Non-Identifying Information
We use non-identifying information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Site
- Understand how visitors interact with our Site
- Analyze trends and gather demographic information
- Remember your preferences (such as dark/light theme)
- Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
2.2 Identifying Information
We use personally identifiable information to:
- Review and add submitted shows to our calendar
- Investigate and address reported errors or issues
- Respond to your questions or requests (when email is provided)
- Improve the accuracy and quality of our show listings
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Netlify Forms
Our show submission and error report forms are processed through Netlify Forms, a service provided by Netlify, Inc. When you submit a form, your information is transmitted to and stored by Netlify in accordance with their privacy policy. We access this data through our Netlify account to review submissions.
3.2 Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to collect and analyze non-identifying information about Site usage. These services may use cookies and similar technologies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
3.3 Mapping Services
We use OpenStreetMap and Leaflet.js for our venue maps. When you interact with the map, OpenStreetMap may collect usage data according to their privacy policy. External links to Google Maps are provided for directions and may be subject to Google's privacy practices.
3.4 External Links
Our Site contains links to external websites including venue websites, band social media pages, and ticket platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Site (such as hosting providers and form processors), provided they agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., subpoena, court order, or government investigation).
4.3 Protection of Rights
We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
4.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your information.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our server data is protected using industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Show submissions and error reports are retained to maintain our calendar database and improve our services. You may request deletion of your information by contacting us (see Section 10).
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Update
You have the right to access, update, or correct any personal information we have stored about you. To do so, please contact us using the information in Section 10.
7.2 Opt-Out of Communications
If you provided your email address and no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can opt out by contacting us or by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send.
7.3 Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site (such as theme preferences).
7.4 Do Not Track
Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Changes to this Privacy Policy apply only to information collected after the effective date of the change, unless we obtain your express consent to apply changes to information previously collected.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Website: 303localmusic.com
- Submit a Report: Use our Show Submission Form or Report Error button to communicate with us
11. Additional Information for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.