we built this to forget who you are.
Haunt only works if anonymity is real. So we collect as little as we can, we never sell it, and we tie what you post to a rotating anonymous ID — not to your name. Here's exactly what that means.
What we collect
An email or phone number to create your account, your approximate location to show you nearby haunts, and the content you post. That's the short list.
What posts are tied to
Your posts and comments link to a rotating anonymous ID, not your account. Your real identity is stored encrypted on-device, separate from what you say.
What we never do
We don't sell your data. No data brokers, no third-party ad networks, no selling your contacts. Your anonymous posts stay anonymous in our systems too.
Location
We use approximate location to surface the haunts around you. We don't keep a running history of everywhere you've been, and you can revoke the permission anytime.
The waitlist
If you join the waitlist, we store your email to tell you when Haunt goes live near you — and to count your spot in line. We won't email you twice for no reason, and you can ask us to delete it.
Your controls
You can delete your account and the data attached to it. You can turn off location. You can email us to get a copy of what we hold or to have it erased.
The longer version
Who we are. Haunt is an anonymous, location-based social app made in Montréal. This policy covers the Haunt app and this website (gethaunt.app), including the waitlist.
Service providers. We use a small number of trusted infrastructure providers to run the app — for example, hosting and database, and an email provider to send waitlist and account messages. They process data only to provide their service to us and are not allowed to use it for their own purposes.
Children. Haunt is not directed to children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has signed up, contact us and we'll remove the account.
Legal requests. Because identity is stored encrypted and posts are tied to rotating anonymous IDs, there is very little we can hand over. We push back on overbroad requests and only respond to valid legal process.
Changes. Haunt is in beta and this policy will evolve as the product does. If we make a material change, we'll update this page and the date below. Continued use after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact. Questions, data requests, or deletion requests: hello@gethaunt.app.
This is a plain-language summary for our beta, not a substitute for legal advice. Last updated: May 2026.