What Eventbrite Knows About You
Eventbrite operates in the Events space and has built its business around collecting extensive user data. This expose reveals the full scope of Eventbrite's data collection practices, privacy incidents, and what users can do to protect themselves. Understanding these practices is essential for anyone who uses Eventbrite's products or services.
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70FairLower scores indicate more invasive data collection practices
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What Data Eventbrite Collects
Based on our analysis of Eventbrite's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Uses machine learning to infer sensitive attributes from behavioral data
Monitors app usage patterns to build behavioral profiles
Collects financial transaction data for profiling purposes
Shares location data with law enforcement without warrants in some cases
Privacy Incidents
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving Eventbrite. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
Data breach exposing user records
A security breach resulted in unauthorized access to millions of user accounts, including personal information, email addresses, and hashed passwords.
Affected: Millions of users
Cross-platform tracking exposed
Security researchers discovered Eventbrite was tracking users across unrelated websites and apps using hidden identifiers.
Affected: All users with cookies enabled
Location data sold to data brokers
Reports confirmed Eventbrite sold precise location data to data brokers who then resold it to various organizations.
Affected: Users with location services enabled
What You Can Do
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to Eventbrite's data collection practices.
Review and restrict Eventbrite's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data Eventbrite has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in Eventbrite's settings
Consider deleting your Eventbrite account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing Eventbrite's services to limit IP tracking
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