Webhook Automate

Webhook Automate streamlines data deletion requests by integrating with multiple services. It processes commands via webhooks, validates user tokens, and handles errors gracefully. Users can easily delete data by sending a simple command, while the workflow logs actions in Airtable for transparency. This automation enhances efficiency and ensures compliance with data privacy regulations.

7/8/2025
16 nodes
Complex
webhookcomplexrespondtowebhookexecuteworkflowairtableadvancedintegrationapilogicroutingconditionalcodecustom
Categories:
Complex WorkflowData Processing & AnalysisWebhook TriggeredBusiness Process Automation
Integrations:
RespondToWebhookExecuteWorkflowAirtable

Target Audience

This workflow is designed for:
- Data Privacy Officers: To manage GDPR compliance by automating data deletion requests.
- Developers: To integrate webhook functionalities with existing applications seamlessly.
- Businesses: To ensure customer data is handled responsibly and efficiently.
- Data Management Teams: To streamline the process of data deletion across multiple services.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of managing GDPR data deletion requests efficiently. It automates the process by:
- Validating incoming requests via webhooks.
- Ensuring proper authentication and command recognition.
- Handling errors gracefully and providing user feedback.
- Executing data deletion across multiple platforms (Paddle, Customer.io, Zendesk) and logging the results in Airtable.

Workflow Steps

  • Receive Slash Command: The workflow starts when a POST request is received via a webhook, containing the command and user email.
    2. Validate Token: It checks if the request includes a valid token for authentication.
    3. Set Variables: The command and email are extracted and stored for further processing.
    4. Read Command: The workflow identifies the command type (e.g., delete) and routes the process accordingly.
    5. Handle Errors: If the command is not recognized or the email is missing, appropriate error messages are sent back to the user.
    6. Acknowledge Request: Upon successful command recognition, an acknowledgment message is sent to the user.
    7. Data Deletion Workflows: The workflow executes three separate workflows for data deletion across Paddle, Customer.io, and Zendesk.
    8. Prepare Log Entry: After data deletion, a log entry is prepared summarizing the results of the operations.
    9. Hash Email: The email address is hashed for privacy and security purposes.
    10. Log to Airtable: The results are appended to an Airtable log for tracking and auditing.
    11. Respond to Slack: Finally, a message is sent back to the Slack channel with the status of the data deletion process and a link to the log in Airtable.

    • Customization Guide

    To customize this workflow:
    - Modify Commands: Adjust the commands recognized in the Read Command node to fit your specific needs.
    - Update Token Validation: Change the token value in the Valid Token? node to match your authentication requirements.
    - Add More Services: Extend data deletion capabilities by adding new ExecuteWorkflow nodes for additional services as needed.
    - Change Log Destination: Update the Airtable configuration in the Airtable node to log results to a different table or application.
    - Customize Responses: Edit the response messages in the respondToWebhook nodes to provide tailored feedback to users.