Privacy Policy

Hauntware is a desktop companion. This marketing site and the app are run by the Hauntware project (“we”, “us”, “our”).

Questions? [email protected]. We read everything — including the 3 AM ones.

Hauntware runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It picks up patterns in how you work, remembers context over time, and talks to you through a local interface.

The architecture is local-first: inference, memory, and optional screen analysis happen on your device. Network access is for things like updates — not for shipping your life to us.

In default configuration, we do not receive or store any of the following on our servers:

Hauntware stores data locally so it can remember you between sessions — conversation history, learned preferences, routine summaries, model state. Exact paths depend on your OS and install method.

None of that uploads to us by default. You control it: clear memory in-app where supported, delete the data folders manually, or run a full exorcism via uninstall.

All-Seeing Mode lets Hauntware analyze what's on your screen for context — unsaved work, what you're looking at, that sort of thing.

Off by default. You enable it. You pick which apps. You disable it anytime — globally or per app.

Captures are processed on your device, not sent to our servers, and not kept as a photo album of your desktop unless you explicitly turn on a local history feature in settings.

Hauntware is built to work offline for core functionality. Network access may still occur for limited purposes such as checking for updates, verifying download integrity, or loading this website.

When the app checks for updates, it may transmit generic technical information (app version, operating system, channel) — not your conversations or screen content.

If we ever add optional cloud features, they will be labeled clearly, off by default where appropriate, and covered by an updated policy before launch.

This site runs on Cloudflare Pages. Like any website, hosting may log basic request metadata — IP, browser, pages viewed, timestamps — to deliver the site and block abuse.

This site does not receive data from your installed Hauntware. Your browser visit and your desktop companion are unrelated.

No ad trackers here. If we add minimal analytics later, we'll update this page first.

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following bases:

Because Hauntware stores most meaningful data locally, your fastest control is in the app and on your device: toggle permissions, clear memory, uninstall.

Depending on where you live, you may also have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data we hold about you — for example, if you email us.

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. We do not sell personal information as defined by California law.

To exercise rights, email [email protected] with enough detail for us to verify your request. We respond within the timelines required by applicable law.

Local Hauntware data persists until you delete it or uninstall the application.

Website server logs are retained by our hosting provider according to their policies, typically for a short operational window unless needed for security investigation.

Emails you send us are kept as long as needed to resolve your request and maintain a record of privacy communications.

We design Hauntware to minimize data exposure: local processing, explicit permissions, and no silent exfiltration of screen content.

No system is perfect. Keep your operating system updated, use disk encryption where available, and treat All-Seeing Mode like a sensitive permission — because it is.

If we become aware of a security issue affecting user data, we will investigate promptly and notify affected users or regulators where required.

Hauntware is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us information, contact [email protected] and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

This website may be accessed globally. If you contact us by email, that correspondence may be processed in countries where our operators or email providers maintain infrastructure.

The Hauntware application itself is intended to keep your primary data on your device regardless of where you live.

We may update this policy when Hauntware features, hosting, or legal requirements change. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Material changes to how the app handles your data will be communicated in-app or on this site before they take effect where practicable.

Privacy questions, rights requests, or security reports: