Effective Date: August 19, 2025
At directory9™, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you access our global directory website, directory9.net (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the practices outlined below.
This policy applies only to our Website and not to any third-party websites that may be linked from it. See Section 8 for more on Third-Party Websites.
If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly. This policy is designed to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We collect non-personal information automatically through your browser, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type and operating system
Geographic location (city/country)
We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze website performance. Cookies help us recognize repeat users and remember preferences.
You may be asked to provide:
Contact Data: name, phone number, email, mailing address
Financial Data: credit/debit card information
Business Data: company name, registered address, company officers or managers
Demographic Data: gender, ZIP/postal code
Providing personal data is optional, but may be necessary to access some services.
We use the information you provide to:
Deliver services
Communicate important account or service-related updates
Process payments and transactions
Personalize your experience
Improve Website functionality
Send promotional offers (see Section 4)
We may share your data:
With trusted service providers for hosting, billing, and support
As required by law (e.g., subpoenas, court orders)
To enforce our rights or protect others
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
With debt collection or credit agencies for unpaid accounts
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
By registering or interacting with the Website, you consent to receive marketing and promotional emails from directory9™. These may include:
Special offers and discounts
Product or service updates
Newsletters
Invitations to participate in promotions or surveys
You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by:
Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email, or
Contact us through the Website's contact page.
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or service-related communications (e.g., billing, account notifications).
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
If your login credentials or financial information are compromised, notify us immediately. We will update your account and secure your access.
You can review and update your personal information anytime by logging into your profile. It is your responsibility to ensure your information remains accurate and complete.
If your listing was created or managed using a disposable or non-complying email address by a third party (including unethical SEO agents or marketing firms), you may lose direct access to your login account.
In such cases, the verified business owner may request reactivation or ownership transfer of the listing by providing a valid, permanent email address and completing the verification process required by directory9.
By completing this process, you agree to comply with directory9.net’s Terms of Use and maintain a valid email address. If at any time your account is changed to a non-complying email address, your listing may be suspended or permanently blacklisted.
directory9™ is not responsible for the privacy practices of any external websites linked from our Website. You are encouraged to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
We may run promotions such as contests, giveaways, and surveys. Participation is voluntary. Data collected will be used solely for the promotion and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Survey responses may be shared in aggregate form only.
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect upon posting on this page. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed. Continued use of the Website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.