🔒 The short version: We collect only what we need to provide our service, we never sell your data, and you can delete it at any time. This page explains the full details.
1. Who We Are
PiloTool.io ("PiloTool", "we", "us", or "our") is an AI tool comparison and recommendation platform. Our website is located at https://pilotool.io. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@pilotool.io
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our site:
- Email address – collected when you use our AI tool finder and choose to receive results or our newsletter.
- Tool finder responses – your category, goal, experience level, and budget selections. These are used only to generate your recommendations and improve our matching algorithm.
- Usage data – pages visited, time spent, clicks, and browser/device type, collected via analytics tools.
- Cookies – small files placed on your device to remember preferences and track affiliate referrals.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide personalized AI tool recommendations based on your answers.
- To send our newsletter and updates about new AI tools (only if you opted in).
- To improve our recommendation engine and website experience.
- To track affiliate link performance for our business partners.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Tools
PiloTool contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them before making a purchase.
Third-party services we work with include: Jasper AI, Copy.ai, SEMrush, HubSpot, Writesonic, Descript, and others listed in our Affiliate Disclosure.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies – required for the site to function (e.g., remembering your finder selections).
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate tracking cookies – track referrals to third-party tools so we can receive commission credit.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect some features of the site.
6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- With email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp or ConvertKit) to send newsletters.
- With analytics providers to understand site usage.
- If required by law or a valid legal process.
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of any email. Tool finder responses are retained in anonymized, aggregated form indefinitely to improve our algorithm.
8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access – request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification – correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure – request deletion of your data.
- Portability – receive your data in a portable format.
- Opt-out – opt out of marketing emails at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@pilotool.io.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure data storage, and limited staff access to personal data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
PiloTool is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify subscribers via email of any material changes. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
📧 privacy@pilotool.io
🌐 https://pilotool.io