
Like the mobile apps you add to your central communication device (your phone), Slack apps easily integrate into your workplace’s central communication hub (Slack). The best Slack apps can do the same thing for your work days. Learn more about customizing message and file retention.They probably make your days easier, more organized, or maybe more fun. įor data retained by Slack, workplace administrators have the ability to review and customize data retention preferences. To learn more about our privacy practices, please read the The New York Times Privacy Policy. All deidentified data collected is approved and enabled by Slack’s API, and subject to both The New York Time’s Privacy Policy and Slack’s Privacy Policy.ĭeidentified and aggregated app data associated with the Slack app and obtained by The New York Times will be retained for four years. Deidentified data around feature usage and activity is aggregated by the New York Times to understand app performance and where improvements can be made to the app experience. Once installed, users can review what data access permissions have been granted on the The New York Times app directory page in Slack. While these permissions are necessary to enable features, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues, The New York Times will not collect your name, email address, or any other contact information through the Slack app.


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