Last Updated: April 29, 2026
Data Controller: Euphora Labs, TOO
Registered Address: Krylova 44, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Contact: [email protected]
UK Representative (Article 27 UK GDPR): Ilya Tsymbal, Room 1603F, Block A, White Rose View, 16 Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8PT
EU Representative (Article 27 EU GDPR): In the process of being appointed. This policy will be updated with their details.
Your personal content is encrypted on your device using AES-256-GCM. The encryption key is held in the iOS Keychain, and may sync through iCloud Keychain if you have it enabled, so your data can be restored on a new device. We cannot access or read this data.
Encrypted on your device:
Stored in your iOS app settings on your device:
Read from iOS, not stored by the app or on our servers:
Each week, when your chapter is generated, the following data is sent from your device through our backend to Anthropic for AI processing:
This data transits our backend servers but is not stored on them. It is forwarded to Anthropic for processing and discarded from our servers immediately after the response is returned.
When you subscribe, Apple processes your payment. RevenueCat manages your subscription status on our behalf. Data processed includes:
We do not receive or store your payment card details, billing address, or Apple ID.
We use PostHog (EU hosting) to collect anonymous usage signals (e.g., "app opened", "card created"). Each device is identified by an anonymous identifier generated locally; we do not create user profiles. IP addresses are processed by PostHog only to derive approximate region and are not stored with analytics events. No personal content or identifiable information is collected.
When you complete onboarding, the app sends the source you came from (e.g., TikTok, Reddit, friend) to our backend, which increments an aggregate counter on Upstash Redis. Only a counter per source category is stored. No device identifier, IP address, or any other identifying information is associated with this signal.
The website at nightmare.app/test hosts an optional personality test. Your answers to the 20 questions are processed entirely in your browser and never leave your device.
What we store on Upstash Redis (EU):
The random code: to transfer your scores to the iOS app without retaking the test.
Anonymous usage counters: to understand how the test is used.
The random code cannot be used to identify you and is not linked to any other data we hold. Using the code in the app is optional: you can always skip it and take the identical test directly in the app instead.
Providing your thoughts (cards) is necessary to receive weekly chapters. If you do not provide this data, the app continues to function, but weekly chapters cannot be generated.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for advertising or marketing purposes. No third party uses your data for AI model training.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence:
Under UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Since your data is stored locally on your device, you can access, edit, export, or delete it directly in the app (Settings > Backup & Export or Settings > Delete All Data).
To exercise any right or ask questions: [email protected]. We respond within one month.
The app includes a personality assessment based on the Big Five (OCEAN) model, taken during onboarding. Your scores are stored locally on your device. Each week, when your chapter is generated, your scores are included in the data sent to Anthropic to personalize the tone and framing of your chapter.
Chapters and reflection questions are generated by artificial intelligence (Anthropic Claude). AI output may contain inaccuracies, errors, or inappropriate content. AI output does not constitute professional advice of any kind.
Nightmare is not therapy, medical advice, diagnosis, or mental health treatment. The AI is not a licensed professional. Do not use it for crisis situations, diagnosis, or treatment decisions. If you need support, contact a qualified mental health professional or emergency services: 999 (UK), 988 (US), 112 (EU).
Nightmare is for users aged 13 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use Nightmare. If a parent or guardian informs us that their child under 13 has used the app, we will delete any data we can associate with that child's device. Parents can also remove all local data themselves by using the "Delete All Data" button in the app's Settings.
You may use Nightmare. Some countries require a parent or guardian's permission for users under a certain age. By using Nightmare, you confirm that you have any parental permission required in your country.
The privacy protections described throughout this policy apply equally to users of all ages. This includes on-device encryption, no advertising or data sales, anonymous analytics only, and no required accounts or personal information.
If you are a parent or guardian and have questions about your child's data, you can:
Email us at [email protected].
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share personal information for targeted advertising. We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond what is disclosed in this policy.
Under applicable US state privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended), you have the right to:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
To exercise your rights: [email protected]
If you have concerns about how we handle your data:
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Euphora Labs, TOO
Address: Krylova 44, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Email: [email protected]