Privacy Policy

1) Who We Are

SceneHouston.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a Houston-focused entertainment and nightlife website that features events, venues, artists, and community listings.

2) Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Account information (e.g., username, email, password hash) if you create an account.
• Profile and listing content you submit (e.g., band/venue details, event descriptions, links, images).
• Messages or requests you send to us (e.g., support inquiries).

Information collected automatically

• Usage data (pages visited, time on site, referring page).
• Device and log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, approximate location derived from IP).
• Cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies & Analytics” below).

3) How We Use Information

• To provide and maintain the website, including logins, profiles, and submissions.
• To publish listings and content you choose to share publicly (e.g., bands, events, venues).
• To improve site performance, features, and user experience.
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• To communicate with you about your account, submissions, or support requests.

4) Public Content & Visibility

Some information you submit may be displayed publicly on SceneHouston.com (for example: a venue listing, band profile, event details, social links, and promotional text). Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information in public fields.

5) Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

• Essential cookies: required for core features like authentication and security.
• Analytics cookies (optional): help us understand traffic and usage trends.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain features (like staying logged in).

6) Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

• Service providers that help operate the site (hosting, analytics, email delivery), under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal and safety when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business transfers if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice if required).

7) Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Data Retention

We keep information for as long as needed to provide the website and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Public listings may remain visible until removed or updated.

9) Your Choices

• Account info: you can update certain details in your profile (if available).
• Cookies: manage via browser settings.
• Emails: if we send promotional emails in the future, we’ll include an unsubscribe option.

10) Children’s Privacy

SceneHouston.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11) Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites (for example, ticketing services, venue websites, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies.

12) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us: