Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 27, 2026
SampleTheStage ("we," "us," or "our") is a concert discovery tool that helps you find local shows and preview artists before you go. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to make the app work:
- City or location — You either type a city name or optionally share your device's GPS coordinates to find nearby concerts. GPS data is used only to perform your search and is never stored on our servers.
- Search preferences — Date range and genre filters you select. These are not saved between sessions.
- Usage data — Anonymous page view and interaction data collected via Plausible Analytics (see below).
We do not require you to create an account. We do not collect your name, email address, or payment information.
Third-Party Services
SampleTheStage connects to several external services to power the experience:
- Ticketmaster API — Used to fetch concert listings. Your city search is sent to Ticketmaster's servers. See Ticketmaster's Privacy Policy.
- Last.fm API — Used to fetch artist bios and top tracks. Artist name queries are sent to Last.fm. See Last.fm's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube Data API — Used to load artist video previews when you click the YouTube button on a concert card. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Apple iTunes API — Used to fetch 30-second audio previews. Queries are sent to Apple's public search API. See Apple's Privacy Policy.
Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how the site is used. Plausible is privacy-friendly: it does not use cookies, does not track you across websites, and does not collect personally identifiable information. All data is aggregated and anonymous. You can read more at plausible.io/privacy.
Cookies
SampleTheStage does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. No cookie banner is shown because none is needed.
Your Location Data
If you choose "Use my location," your browser asks for permission first. Your coordinates are sent to our server only to perform your concert search, rounded to approximately half a mile for caching efficiency. We do not store, log, or share your location.
Data Retention
We do not store personal data. Search results are cached briefly in server memory (10–30 minutes) to improve performance, but these caches contain only concert listing data — no user information.
Children's Privacy
SampleTheStage is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Your Rights (GDPR / UK Users)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR including the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. Because we collect no personal data, there is nothing to access or delete — but if you have questions, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us at: hello@samplethestage.com
SampleTheStage is an independent project. We are not affiliated with Ticketmaster, Last.fm, YouTube, Apple, or any venue listed on this site.