Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DirectoryNetwork ("we," "our," or "us") is a B2B SaaS platform that provides automated press distribution and brand syndication services for startups. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at directory.network.

By using DirectoryNetwork, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (via Google OAuth authentication)
• Name and profile information from your Google account
• Account preferences and settings

2.2 Submission Information

When you submit your startup for press distribution, we collect:

• Startup/product name
• Website URL
• Product screenshots (PNG, JPG, or WebP, max 5MB)
• Elevator pitch and product description
• Category and niche information (AI-assigned)

2.3 Payment Information

We use Stripe for payment processing. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. Stripe securely processes and stores:

• Payment card information (handled entirely by Stripe)
• Billing address
• Transaction history and payment confirmations

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our press distribution service
• Generate unique editorial content for your startup across our 50+ niche publications
• Process your payments securely via Stripe
• Send you updates about your submission status and publication progress
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Content Generation & AI

DirectoryNetwork uses AI technology to generate unique editorial content for each publication. Key points about our AI usage:

• Your submission data is used to generate personalized articles about your startup
• We use multiple AI models (including Claude, GPT, and Gemini) via secure API connections
• Each article is uniquely generated—we do not duplicate or spin content
• Generated content is published on our niche publication network
• Your data is not used to train AI models

5. Data Storage & Security

We take data security seriously:

• Data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL) with Row-Level Security enabled
• Authentication is handled via Supabase Auth with Google OAuth
• All connections use HTTPS encryption
• File uploads are validated for MIME type and size limits
• Payment webhooks are verified using Stripe signature verification
• We implement ownership checks before any data mutations

6. Data Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Publication: Your startup information is published across our network of 50+ niche directories as part of the service you purchased
• Service Providers: We use Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage, Vercel for hosting, and OpenRouter/OpenAI for AI content generation
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Request removal of your listings from our publication network
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@directory.network.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account information and submission data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Published articles remain live indefinitely as part of our lifetime access model. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, though published content may remain on our publication network unless specifically requested for removal.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels on our main platform. Our publication network sites may use analytics to track article views for your dashboard metrics.

10. Children's Privacy

DirectoryNetwork is a B2B service intended for business use. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.