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# Privacy

## **Privacy Policy**

**Effective Date:** 25 June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the Autopilot protocol (“**Autopilot**” or “**the Protocol**”) handles user data.

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Autopilot is a **non-custodial, decentralized automation system** operating fully on-chain across multiple networks, including Base and Optimism.

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It does **not collect personal information**, store user data, or control any off-chain user information.

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### **1. Scope**

This Privacy Policy applies to anyone who accesses, uses, or interacts with the Autopilot protocol, website, or documentation.

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### **2. Data Collection**

Autopilot does **not collect, track, or store** any personally identifiable information (PII).\
The Protocol is entirely permissionless and non-custodial.

Autopilot:

* Does **not** require user registration
* Does **not** track wallet balances or user behavior
* Does **not** store names, emails, or contact details
* Does **not** collect IP addresses, device identifiers, or metadata

The only information visible through Autopilot is **public blockchain data**.

Autopilot is not a “data controller” or “data processor” under GDPR, CCPA, or other data-protection regulations, as it does not collect, process, or store personal information.

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### **3. On-Chain Transparency**

All actions within Autopilot are executed and logged **on-chain**.\
This includes:

* veAERO and veVELO deposits
* Voting allocations and rewards
* Reward claiming and USDC conversion
* Withdrawals

All activity is recorded on the relevant blockchain (Base or Optimism) and is **publicly accessible**.\
Autopilot does not hide, censor, or control on-chain data.\
Users should assume all blockchain transactions are public and may be analyzed by third parties.

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### **4. Website Analytics**

Autopilot may use **privacy-focused analytics tools** on its public website (not within the on-chain protocol). These tools:

* Do **not** collect wallet addresses or blockchain activity
* Are limited to anonymized frontend metrics (browser type, session length, page views)
* Are used only to improve usability and performance

Data collection on the website follows a **data-minimization** approach and remains fully optional.\
Users can disable cookies or use privacy tools to block tracking entirely.

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### **5. Third-Party Links**

The Autopilot website or documentation may include links to third-party sites.\
Autopilot is **not responsible** for the content, practices, or privacy policies of external platforms.

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### **6. Wallet Connection**

Autopilot interacts with user wallets through standard **Web3 connection protocols** (e.g., MetaMask, WalletConnect).\
All connections occur client-side. Autopilot:

* Does **not** access or store private keys or seed phrases
* Does **not** initiate transactions without explicit user approval

Users are solely responsible for safeguarding their wallet credentials.

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### **7. Smart Contract Interactions**

All user actions occur directly on-chain.\
Autopilot has **no access** to user funds and **no control** over how the blockchain records or transmits data.\
All smart-contract interactions are voluntary and initiated by the user.

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### **8. Children’s Privacy**

Autopilot is not intended for individuals under **18 years of age**.\
No information is knowingly collected from minors.

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### **9. Changes and Continued Use**

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.\
Users are encouraged to review it regularly to remain informed.\
Continued use of the Protocol or website constitutes acceptance of the latest version.

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### 10. Contact

For inquiries or responsible disclosure:

* [Website](https://theautopilot.xyz)
* [Discord](https://discord.gg/XxcPnBKXdp)


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