PRIVACY POLICY
THE HAPPENER, INC
Last Updated: [April 2026]
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Happener, a web-based platform that connects bands, musicians, venues, promoters, and event organizers to coordinate and match live performance opportunities (“Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your Personal Data when you use our Services. It also explains your rights and how you can exercise them.
Relationship with Terms of Use:
This Privacy Policy forms part of and is incorporated into The
Happener’s Terms of Use. By using our Services, you
agree to both this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. If there is a
conflict, the Terms of Use govern platform usage, while this Privacy
Policy governs data processing.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Our website and web applications
Communications between users
All services related to gig matching and booking
It does not apply to third-party services you may access through our platform.
3. Definitions
“Personal Data”: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual
“User”: Any individual or entity using the Services
“Profile”: A registered account
“Processing”: Any operation performed on Personal Data
“Controller” / “Data Controller”: The entity determining purposes and means of processing
4. Data Controller
The Happener, Inc.
3738 Harrison Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Email: legal@thehappener.com
5. Categories of Personal Data
5.1 General Users
IP address, device data, browser type
Usage data and analytics
Cookie-related data
5.2 Bands / Artists
Name, stage name, band members
Contact information
Media (audio, video, images)
Genres, preferences, availability
Booking history and communications
5.3 Venues / Promoters / Event Hosts
Business and contact details
Venue specifications and event listings
Booking requirements and preferences
Payment-related details
5.4 Platform Interactions
Messages between users
Booking requests, offers, and confirmations
Reviews and ratings
5.5 Third-Party Data
If you register via third-party services (e.g., Google, social platforms), we may receive data from those providers.
6. Purposes of Processing
We process Personal Data to:
Match bands with gig opportunities
Facilitate booking and communication
Provide and improve Services
Personalize user experience
Send transactional and marketing communications
Maintain platform safety and integrity
Comply with legal obligations
7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the EEA, UK, and similar jurisdictions:
Contractual necessity – to provide Services
Legitimate interests – improving Services, fraud prevention
Consent – marketing and optional features
Legal obligation – compliance with laws
8. Data Sharing
8.1 With Other Users
To enable gig matching, your Profile information (including availability, skills, and requirements) may be visible to other Users.
8.2 Service Providers
We use third-party vendors for:
Hosting (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
Payments
Analytics and communications
8.3 Business Partners
Only where necessary to deliver Services (e.g., integrations)
8.4 Legal Authorities
When required by law or to protect rights and safety
8.5 Corporate Transactions
In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside your country, including to the United States.
We implement safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Privacy Framework participation (if applicable)
10. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data:
While your account is active
As needed to provide Services
To comply with legal obligations
Inactive accounts may be deleted or anonymized after a reasonable period.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have:
GDPR (EEA/UK)
Access, correction, deletion
Restriction and objection
Data portability
Withdraw consent
CCPA/CPRA (California)
Right to know
Right to delete
Right to correct
Right to opt out of sale/sharing
Non-discrimination
We do not sell Personal Data as defined under CCPA.
To exercise rights:
legal@thehappener.com
12. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate the platform
Analyze usage
Improve performance
Consent is obtained where required by law.
13. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Data.
However, no system is completely secure, and users share data at their own risk.
14. User Responsibility & Platform Visibility (Terms Alignment)
Because The Happener is a matching marketplace, certain data is inherently shared:
Profile details are visible to facilitate bookings
Messages and booking details are shared between parties
Users control what information they provide
Important:
You are responsible for the content you share on the platform. This
includes ensuring you have the rights to share media and
information.
15. Third-Party Services Our services may link to external platforms (e.g., ticketing, payment providers). Their privacy practices apply independently.
16. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 13 (or applicable legal age). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
17. Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns:
Contact us at legal@thehappener.com
If unresolved, you may contact your local data protection authority
18. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated via the platform or email.
19. Contact
The Happener, Inc.
3738 Harrison Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Email: legal@thehappener.com