Page-level permission rules for business apps
TL;DR
Permission enforcement tool for team managers in 5-50-person companies using Notion/Airtable/Coda that enforces custom page-level access rules via drag-and-drop so they cut 5+ hours/week on permission fixes and stop data leaks
Target Audience
App makers at companies using Microsoft Dataverse
The Problem
Problem Context
Teams use business apps to create shared pages with important work data. They need to control who sees what, but the apps lack built-in rules for page-level permissions. Without this control, sensitive data leaks and teams waste time searching for the right information.
Pain Points
They can’t stop unauthorized users from viewing pages, can’t show each person only their own tasks, and struggle to connect data correctly to pages. Manual workarounds (like hiding data or duplicating pages) fail and create more confusion. The app’s native permissions are too broad or don’t exist at all.
Impact
Private data gets exposed, work slows down as people hunt for the right info, and mistakes happen. Teams waste 5+ hours/week fixing permission issues. The app can’t launch properly until this is fixed, costing revenue and trust.
Urgency
The work is at a standstill until they solve this. Every day without a fix means more wasted time, frustrated teams, and risk of data leaks. They need a solution now to keep the project moving.
Target Audience
Other teams using business apps (like Notion, Airtable, or Coda) face the same issue. Any group that shares data needs rules for who can see it. Managers, builders, and IT admins in small-to-mid-sized teams deal with these security headaches daily.
Proposed AI Solution
Solution Approach
PageGuard is a lightweight tool that sits between business apps and their users. It lets teams set custom permission rules for shared pages—like ‘Only show Sarah her tasks’ or ‘Hide this page from the sales team.’ No coding needed. Just connect your app, define the rules, and PageGuard enforces them automatically.
Key Features
- Rule Builder: Drag-and-drop UI to set who sees what. Example: ‘Show Page X only to users in Role Y.’
- Auto-Update: Rules sync in real-time as your app data changes.
- Audit Log: Track who accessed what and when—for security and troubleshooting.
User Experience
A team manager logs in, connects their business app, and sets rules like ‘Hide client data from interns.’ PageGuard then blocks unauthorized users automatically. Team members see only their relevant pages/tasks, and the manager gets alerts if someone tries to access restricted data. No more manual hiding or duplicate pages.
Differentiation
Unlike generic access-control tools, PageGuard is built for business apps. It understands their data structure and lets you set rules at the page level—not just the whole app. No admin setup or IT approval needed. Competitors either require coding or don’t support business apps at all.
Scalability
Start with 1 app (e.g., Notion) and add more as you grow. Rules scale with your team—add users/roles, and PageGuard updates automatically. Enterprise teams can use API access for custom integrations. Pricing grows with your team size (per-user or per-seat).
Expected Impact
Teams save 5+ hours/week on permission fixes. Data leaks stop, and work flows smoothly because everyone sees only what they need. The app can launch on time, and managers sleep better knowing data is secure. For $29/user/month, it pays for itself in days.