Deleting a Hunch account removes your profile, saved preferences, and voting history from their servers

Hunch was a recommendation website that asked you questions about your preferences and used your answers to suggest products, services, and answers to other users' questions. The site shut down in 2012 when it was acquired by eBay, but some users still have old accounts. If you created a Hunch account years ago and want to remove it, you can request deletion through what remains of their system, though the process is limited because the service no longer operates as it once did.

The deletion process depends on whether you remember your login details. If you can access your account, you can delete it directly. If you cannot, you will need to contact eBay's support team, since eBay owns the Hunch domain and any remaining user data.

Key Takeaways

  • Hunch shut down in 2012 after eBay acquired it, so the site no longer functions as a recommendation service.
  • If you can log in, you may find account deletion options in your account settings, though the interface may be outdated.
  • If you cannot log in, contact eBay's support team directly and provide your old Hunch email address and username.
  • eBay may take several weeks to process a deletion request, and you should keep any confirmation email they send.
  • Deleting your account removes your profile and voting history, but does not may provide all cached data is removed from search engines.

If you remember your Hunch login details

Go to the Hunch website and enter your email address and password on the login page. Because the site has not been actively maintained since 2012, the interface may look outdated or some features may not load properly — this is normal.

Once logged in, look for account settings or profile settings, usually found in a menu at the top right of the page or under your username. The exact location varies depending on when the site last updated its design. Look for a link labeled "Settings," "Account," "Profile," or "Preferences."

Within account settings, search for an option to delete your account, close your account, or remove your profile. Click that option and follow the prompts. Hunch may ask you to confirm your decision or enter your password again before deletion is final. Complete each step and wait for a confirmation message.

If you cannot remember your password

On the Hunch login page, click the "Forgot password?" link. Enter the email address you used to create your account. Hunch will send a password reset link to that email address — check your inbox and spam folder.

Click the reset link in the email and create a new password. Once you have reset your password, return to the login page, enter your email and new password, and follow the account deletion steps listed above.

If you no longer have access to the email address you used to create the account, you cannot reset your password through the automated system. Move to the next section and contact eBay support instead.

If you cannot log in at all

Contact eBay's customer support team directly. You can reach them through eBay's help pages or by calling their phone line — the number appears on their contact page. Tell them you have an old Hunch account you want to delete and provide the email address and username you used when you created it.

eBay support may ask you to verify your identity by answering security questions or providing other information linked to the account. This verification step protects your account from being deleted by someone else. Answer their questions accurately and completely.

After eBay verifies your identity, they will process your deletion request. This can take two to four weeks. eBay will send you a confirmation email when the deletion is complete. Save this email in case you need proof later that you requested the deletion.

What happens after deletion

Once your account is deleted, your profile page will no longer be accessible on Hunch's website. Your username cannot be used to log in, and your voting history and saved preferences are removed from Hunch's active database.

However, deletion does not may provide that all traces of your account disappear from the internet. Search engines like Google may have cached copies of your profile page from before deletion. These cached pages may still appear in search results for weeks or months. You can request removal of cached pages through Google Search Console if you have a Google account.

Similarly, third-party websites that quoted or referenced your Hunch votes or profile may still have that information. Deletion from Hunch itself does not remove information that other websites have already copied.

If Hunch's website is completely unavailable

If you visit Hunch.com and the site does not load at all, or shows an error message, the domain may be temporarily down or permanently offline. This has happened periodically since eBay acquired it. Wait 24 hours and try again.

If the site remains unavailable after a full day, contact eBay support directly using the phone number or contact form on eBay's help pages. Explain that you cannot access Hunch to delete your account because the website is not loading. Provide your old email address and username. eBay can delete your account on their end without requiring you to log in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my Hunch account if I never set a password?

If you created your account through a social media login (Facebook, Twitter, or another service) and never set a separate password, you can still log in using that social media account. Click the social login button on Hunch's login page, authenticate through the social platform, and then follow the account deletion steps. If that does not work, contact eBay support with your email address.

Will deleting my Hunch account affect my eBay account?

No. Hunch and eBay are separate services with separate accounts. Deleting your Hunch account does not touch your eBay account, and vice versa. You will not lose any eBay purchases, listings, or account information.

How long does it take eBay to delete my Hunch account?

If you delete it yourself through the website, deletion is usually when ready. If you request deletion through eBay support, expect two to four weeks. eBay will send you an email confirmation when the deletion is complete. Do not assume the account is deleted until you receive that confirmation.

What if I want to keep my Hunch account but just change my password?

Go to the login page, click "Forgot password?", enter your email address, and follow the reset link sent to your inbox. Create a new password and log in. You do not need to delete your account to change your password.

Can I reactivate my Hunch account after deletion?

No. Once your account is deleted, it cannot be reactivated. If you want to use Hunch again in the future, you would need to create a brand new account with a different email address. However, since Hunch no longer operates as a functioning service, creating a new account would not be useful.