Google Business Profile Permissions and Review Management Setup
This article explains how to complete the Google Business Profile integration with Growth99 and details what permissions are required for review management features. Understanding these permissions helps ensure you're comfortable with the access levels needed for Growth99's review management functionality.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Click on Advanced Settings in the integration interface
- You'll be navigated to the Advanced Settings page
- Locate the Copy ID button
- Click Copy ID to copy your Business Profile ID to your clipboard
- Save this ID as you may need it for future reference or troubleshooting
Google Data Permission Authorization
During the integration process, you'll be prompted to sign in with Google and grant specific permissions. This is a standard security measure required by Google for third-party applications to access your business data.
Understanding Google Business Profile Permissions
Why Permissions Are Required
Google requires Growth99 to request the business.manage permission scope to enable review management features. This permission level is necessary for any application that needs to interact with your Google Business Profile reviews.
What the Permission Scope Includes
The business.manage permission scope technically provides broader access capabilities, including:
- Reading business profile information
- Managing reviews and responses
- Editing business profile details
- Modifying business settings
Important: While this scope includes extensive access rights, Growth99 only uses specific, limited functions as outlined below.
Growth99's Permission Usage Policy
What Growth99 WILL Do
Growth99 uses your Google Business Profile permissions exclusively for review management:
Review Reading:
- Read reviews left by customers on your Google Business Profile
- Access review content, ratings, and customer information
- Monitor new reviews as they are posted
Review Response Management:
- Post responses to reviews through the Growth99 platform
- Manage review responses when enabled by you
- Help maintain consistent communication with customers
What Growth99 WILL NOT Do
Growth99 commits to NOT using permissions for any other purposes:
Profile Management:
- Will not delete or modify your Google Business Profile
- Will not change your business information or settings
- Will not alter your business visibility or profile status
Data Modification:
- Will not edit business hours, contact information, or location details
- Will not modify photos, descriptions, or other profile content
- Will not change any business categories or attributes
Administrative Actions:
- Will not add or remove other users from your profile
- Will not change ownership or management permissions
- Will not modify any account-level settings
Security and Trust
Data Protection
Growth99 takes your business data security seriously:
- Only accesses data necessary for review management
- Follows industry-standard security practices
- Maintains strict data privacy protocols
- Does not store unnecessary profile information
Permission Monitoring
You maintain control over your permissions:
- You can revoke access at any time through your Google account settings
- All actions taken through Growth99 are logged and traceable
- You receive notifications of any review responses posted on your behalf
Managing Your Permissions
Reviewing Connected Apps
To view and manage Growth99's access to your Google Business Profile:
- Go to your Google Account settings
- Navigate to "Security" > "Third-party apps with account access"
- Find Growth99 in the list of connected applications
- Review the permissions granted
- Revoke access if needed (note: this will disable review management features)
Revoking Permissions
If you need to revoke Growth99's access:
- Follow the steps above to find Growth99 in your connected apps
- Click on Growth99 in the list
- Select "Remove Access"
- Confirm the action
Note: Revoking permissions will disable all review management features in your Growth99 account.