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Permissions and data

Understand module permissions, actions that can change your store and settings for saved history.

Last reviewed · By YK Tech Solutions

Approve access module by module#

Toolbench requests no store-data scopes at installation. When you turn on a module, Shopify asks for the access it needs. Each module’s reference explains that access. View History requests no additional store-data scopes.

Read access and store actions#

Read access and store actions
Tool typeWhat it does
History, catalog and stockRead relevant records and save the information needed for history or worklists.
Internal NotesRead records and store associated notes in Toolbench.
Broken Link RedirectsCreate the URL redirects you approve.
Checkout and Discount RulesManage the customizations and discounts created through Toolbench.
Manual Flow TriggersStart your configured workflows; Shopify Flow runs their actions.

Saved history and retention#

Snapshots of current values and historical changes can have separate retention settings. Turning a tool off is not a data-deletion action; contact support if you need help removing data.

Saved history and retention
RecordsHistory setting
Order changes90 days by default; up to 365
Customer changes365 days by default; up to 730
Guest carts30 days by default; up to 90
Customer/order-linked carts365 days by default; up to 730
View History90 days
Product, collection and discount changesKept while the app remains installed

Privacy and removal requests#

Read the privacy policy for the formal explanation of data handling. Toolbench handles customer and store data-removal requests sent by Shopify. For a specific question, contact hello@yktechsolutions.com and avoid including unrelated customer details.

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