Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Upstate Concerts (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates upstateconcerts.com. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. We believe in keeping this straightforward.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide your email address. If you submit an event or contact us, you may also provide your name and message content. We only collect what’s necessary to provide the service you’ve requested.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we collect basic analytics data including pages viewed, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
How We Use Your Information
- Newsletter delivery: Your email address is used to send our weekly newsletter and occasional announcements about upstate NY live music. That’s it.
- Site improvement: Analytics data helps us understand which content resonates with readers and how to make the site more useful.
- Communication: If you contact us, we use your information to respond to your inquiry.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Period.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — for site traffic analysis and audience insights
- Email platform — for newsletter delivery and subscriber management
- Affiliate networks (Ticketmaster/Impact, CJ Affiliate, Partnerize, others) — these services may use cookies to track ticket purchases made through our affiliate links
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for basic functionality, analytics, and affiliate link tracking. Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings — you can disable cookies, though some site features may not function as expected. Affiliate cookies are used solely to attribute ticket purchases and do not track your broader browsing activity.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of every email
- Request deletion of your personal data from our systems
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings or a tool like Google’s opt-out browser add-on
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at privacy@upstateconcerts.com.