Retrieve only user records

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Do the records you retrieve have value in the ownerId column? The value in that column will appear automatically when a logged in user saves an object (via the API of course). If you do have values, in there, read the following guide on setting up the “Owner Policy”:

How to get objects that "belong" to the logged-in user (Owner Policy explained)

As the users of your app create new things objects in the database, the use-case of retrieving data that “belongs” to the user comes up quite frequently. Whether your app users create orders, invoices, or social media posts, the mechanism for retrieving data that’s associated (i.e. belongs) to the user is important. In this recipe, I will describe the simplest and the most secure way to get the data that belongs to the currently logged-in user. Let’s review some background information first. It…