Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 April 2026

1. Who We Are

AutoPilot AI is an AI automation service for small businesses, operated by Johan Meintjes, based in South Africa. Contact us at hello@auto-pilot-ai.site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

• Email address — when you join our waitlist or contact us
• Name and business details — when you book a discovery call or become a client
• Usage data — anonymous analytics about how visitors interact with our website (no cookies that track you personally)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send you early access updates and information about AutoPilot AI services
• Schedule and conduct discovery calls
• Deliver automation services you have contracted us for
• Improve our website and service offering

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent — when you voluntarily submit your email to join our waitlist
• Contractual necessity — when you engage us as a service provider
• Legitimate interest — to communicate relevant service updates to existing contacts

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard tools including Formspree (for waitlist submissions) and Google Workspace. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your email address for as long as you remain on our waitlist or are an active client. You may request deletion at any time by emailing hello@auto-pilot-ai.site.

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to the processing of your information
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at inforegulator.org.za

8. Cookies

Our website does not use tracking cookies. We may use anonymous analytics to understand general visitor behaviour (page views, session duration) without identifying individuals.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:

• Formspree — waitlist email collection
• Cal.com — booking and scheduling
• Cloudflare — website hosting and security
• Netlify — website deployment

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email to our waitlist members. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Information Officer:

• Email: hello@auto-pilot-ai.site
• Website: auto-pilot-ai.site