I don’t have access to specific operational logs or internal activities of the Square team, so I can’t confirm whether there was any data migration or system operation on August 15 that could have caused the deletion of categories in your system. However, I recommend checking the Square Developer Dashboard for any API logs or notifications that might provide insights into the activities during that time. Additionally, reviewing any automated scripts or integrations that interact with the Square APIs could help identify the source of the deletion. If further investigation is needed, reaching out to Square Developer Support might be beneficial.
This answer was reviewed by @Bryan-Square.