Ticketing platforms track your event preferences, purchase history, and attendance. This data reveals entertainment preferences and social activities.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major event ticketing services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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T
Ticketmaster
Best in Category
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58 | C+ | LiveNation ecosystem shares data broadly | View Review → |
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S
StubHub
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50 | C | Resale pricing uses purchase history | View Review → |
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E
Eventbrite
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45 | C- | Organizers receive detailed attendee data | View Review → |
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S
SeatGeek
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Sports league partnerships share fan data | View Review → |
Your taste in music, sports, and entertainment is profiled extensively.
Purchase history used to personalize (increase) ticket prices.
Entry scans reveal when you arrive and potentially who you're with.
Event organizers receive your contact information for marketing.
We also analyze event ticketing terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Event Ticketing →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.