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Everything people ask us about Saiela, from what we can see to what it costs. Can't find yours? Ask us and a real person will reply.

Getting started

What Saiela does, and how it fits into your day.

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Does Saiela stop my team using AI?

No, quite the opposite. Your team keeps using the AI tools you approve. We just swap names, emails, account numbers and other personal details for placeholders before anything is sent, and put them back in the answer. You decide which tools are approved, and whether personal accounts are blocked or just get a warning.

Can Saiela show which AI tools my team uses?

Yes. You'll see every AI tool your team uses in the browser, including new ones as they turn up, and whether people are on a business plan or a personal account. Some people call this shadow AI. You decide what's approved, what gets a warning and what's blocked.

Which AI tools does it work with?

ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity in Chrome and Edge, with more tools in our library. The extension only works in the browser. If your team uses AI desktop apps, Saiela can still report them through device management tools such as Intune or Jamf.

How do we install Saiela?

Each person adds the Saiela extension to Chrome or Edge, then turns it on with a one-time code we email to their work address. That links it to your firm's account. On Team you can also install it for everyone at once with Intune, Google Admin or Jamf.

Which browsers does it work in?

Chrome and Microsoft Edge, on Windows and Mac. Firefox and Safari aren't supported yet. The extension only sees the browser, so AI desktop apps are reported through device management tools such as Intune or Jamf instead.

Will it slow my team down?

No. Your team keeps using the same AI tools in the same way. The swap happens as they send, and the answer comes back with the real details in place.

What happens if the extension can't check a page?

You choose. The recommended setting pauses sending on that page until it can be checked. The alternative warns the person and lets them send after they confirm.

Privacy and your data

What we see, what we keep, and where it lives.

How we handle your data

Can Saiela read our prompts?

No. The swap happens on each person's own computer, so we never see what they type or what the AI says back. The log only records things like which tool was used, what kind of data was found and what happened to it.

Where is our data stored?

In a UK data region. Every Saiela account uses it, on every plan.

Can my team switch the protection off?

Only if you let them. On Team you choose what people can do in the extension, for example whether they can pause protection, and they have to give a reason. Running out of Free's monthly prompts never switches warnings or blocking off.

How do I know everyone is protected?

The console shows how many of your people are protected and whether each person's extension has checked in within the last 7 days. If someone removes it or stops using that browser, it shows up there.

Do we need to tell our team about Saiela?

Yes. The Information Commission (ICO) expects employers to tell staff before monitoring starts, and to explain what's recorded and why. Saiela drafts a staff privacy notice that does this for you.

How long are our records kept?

On Free, the audit log is kept for 30 days. On Team you choose 12, 24 or 36 months, and you can place a legal hold to pause deletion during a complaint or claim.

How do we delete our account and data?

Your account's owner can delete it in the console, under Settings, during a trial or on a paid plan. We then delete your organisation's data within 30 days, unless the law requires us to keep something, such as billing records.

UK GDPR and the paperwork

The documents you'll be asked for, and what the law expects.

Free UK GDPR tools

What paperwork does Saiela produce?

Every plan includes an AI policy, a list of the AI tools you use (a vendor register) and a breach register, because UK GDPR requires every breach to be recorded. Team adds a risk assessment (a DPIA), records of processing, staff AI training records, a monthly report and one evidence pack you can send to your data protection lead, an auditor or your insurer.

Are the GDPR documents legal advice?

No. Saiela drafts them from how your team actually uses AI and flags them when something changes, but you should review each one before relying on it.

Do we need a DPIA to use AI?

Usually. The Information Commission (ICO) says that in the vast majority of cases, using AI involves processing likely to result in a high risk, which calls for a DPIA. Saiela's Team plan drafts one from how your agency actually uses AI.

Does UK GDPR apply to small businesses?

Yes. Any business that handles personal data about customers, staff or suppliers has to follow it. Size changes a few details, such as the data protection fee you pay, but not the core duties.

Why is the breach register free?

Recording personal data breaches is a legal duty under UK GDPR, so every plan includes the breach register.

Plans and billing

One price for the whole team, and no per-seat maths.

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How much does it cost?

Free covers one person and 25 protected prompts a month; warnings and blocking carry on after that. Team is £49 a month plus VAT for your whole organisation, however many people you have, or 20% off paid yearly. Every new account starts with a 7-day Team trial.

Is Team priced per person?

No. Team is £49 a month plus VAT for your whole business, however many people you have.

How much is Team if I pay yearly?

£470.40 a year plus VAT, which is 20% off the monthly price.

What happens at the end of the free trial?

Every new account gets 7 days of Team, free. If you don't upgrade, you move to Free and nothing is deleted.

What happens when Free's prompts run out?

You get 25 protected prompts a month on Free. After that, warnings and blocking keep working, but personal details won't be swapped out until next month. Warnings and blocking never switch off.

Can I cancel any time?

Yes. Cancel in your account's billing settings whenever you like. It takes effect at the end of the month or year you've paid for, and your account then moves to Free.

For your line of work

The questions accountants, solicitors, agents and small businesses ask most.

What does UK GDPR expect if our practice uses ChatGPT?

The right protections. Use a business plan that comes with a data processing agreement (the contract that covers your clients' data), such as ChatGPT Business or Microsoft Copilot signed in with a work account. Publish an AI policy, do a risk assessment (a DPIA), and keep client details out of prompts. Saiela handles that last part for you.

Does Saiela help with anti-money-laundering rules?

Saiela isn't an anti-money-laundering tool. Its accounting pack stops anything that mentions a money-laundering report from reaching an AI tool, which helps you avoid tipping off a client by accident.

Can solicitors use ChatGPT for client work?

Yes, if client information is protected. Use business plans with a contract and a data processing agreement, block free and personal accounts, and keep client details out of prompts. Saiela swaps them for placeholders before anything is sent.

Does Saiela protect legal privilege?

Saiela's law pack recognises privileged advice markers, matter numbers and court case numbers, so they are caught before they reach an AI tool. That lowers the risk of disclosure. It doesn't decide questions of privilege for you.

Can estate agents use ChatGPT to write property descriptions?

Yes, go for it. A listing rarely needs personal data. The risk is in letters, referencing and anything with a tenant's, landlord's or buyer's details. That's what Saiela catches.

Can we use ChatGPT for customer emails?

Yes, with care. Use a business plan that comes with a data processing agreement, such as ChatGPT Business or Microsoft Copilot with a work account, and keep customers' personal details out of prompts. Saiela swaps them for placeholders automatically.

Partners

For IT support firms, consultancies and resellers.

The partner programme

Do I need to be technical to partner?

No. Referral partners just introduce clients. Resellers and white label partners get training on setup and support.

Who supports my clients?

Referral clients are supported by us. Resellers and white label partners provide first-line support, and we back you up.

Where is client data stored?

In a UK data region, as with every Saiela account.

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