Last updated: 10 November 2026
Privacy Policy
This notice explains how personal information is handled when you use aibook.co.za, operated by Peter J. Pretorius. For privacy questions or requests, email info@aibook.co.za.
Information used by this website
This website has no account registration, advertising trackers or analytics cookies. The shop uses an essential session cookie to remember the cart and protect checkout forms. The cart is kept on the server; it is not stored in browser local storage. Your chosen display currency (ZAR, USD or EUR) is remembered in local browser storage. No location permission or IP-based location lookup is used for this choice. Our server obtains public reference rates from the European Central Bank; visitors do not connect directly to the bank for conversion. Fonts, book cover images and the series video are served from this website.
The hosting provider may record technical access and security logs, including IP addresses, requested URLs, browser information and request times. Such records help deliver the website, diagnose faults and protect against misuse.
Cart, checkout and payment information
During checkout we collect your name, email address, selected books and order reference. Order records also contain the amount, payment status and payment provider reference. We use these to process and verify orders, email a private download link, notify our sales inbox of a confirmed purchase, support customers and provide the ordered eBooks. Our outgoing email provider processes the recipient address and confirmation message, including the private order link. Test purchases can also send a clearly marked test email and provide test downloads. PayFast processes payment details on its own website; we do not collect or store card numbers. The checkout clearly identifies sandbox testing, when enabled. Sandbox orders do not charge real money. Live payments are processed on PayFast’s website.
Order records are held in private server storage. They are retained as needed to provide the service, resolve enquiries and meet applicable legal obligations. A private order link allows access to that order; keep it confidential. For information about PayFast’s processing, see PayFast’s privacy notice.
Newsletter subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe, we use your email address to send a confirmation request and, after you confirm, AI Book news, book announcements and practical AI tips from Peter J. Pretorius. Purchases do not automatically subscribe you. We record the consent wording, request and confirmation dates, and subscription status in private storage. You may unsubscribe through the email link or contact sales@aibook.co.za. We retain unsubscribe status to honour your choice. Briefly retained hashed request identifiers help limit signup abuse. Confirmation messages and private subscription links are handled by our outgoing email provider.
When you email us
If you contact us by email or the contact form, we receive your name, email address, subject and message. Contact-form messages are stored in a private delivery queue and sent to info@aibook.co.za through our outgoing email provider. The visitor’s address is used as the reply address. Briefly retained hashed request identifiers help limit abuse. We use it to respond to your enquiry, maintain relevant correspondence and meet applicable obligations. Please share only information needed for your request.
Service providers and external links
Website hosting and email providers may process information to provide those services. We do not sell your personal information. Information may be disclosed when needed to meet a lawful obligation or protect the website and its users.
Amazon, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads and other linked websites operate independently and have their own privacy notices. Following a link takes you to that provider. Amazon handles purchases made on Amazon. PayFast handles direct checkout payment details; we do not collect card details on this website.
Retention and security
We keep enquiry correspondence for as long as needed to deal with it and meet applicable record-keeping obligations. Hosting logs follow the hosting provider’s retention arrangements. We take reasonable steps to protect information; no online service can guarantee absolute security.
Your choices and rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to your personal information, ask for a correction or deletion, object to relevant processing, or withdraw consent where processing relies on it. Email info@aibook.co.za; we may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
You may raise a concern with South Africa’s Information Regulator.
Changes to this notice
We will update this notice when the website’s information handling changes, including when payment or tracking tools change. The date above identifies this version.