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Children's Data Prohibition

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Why it matters

If a minor does create an account, Slack's policy provides for deletion of their data upon discovery, but the burden is on parents or guardians to notify Slack.

Consumer impact

Slack collects a wide range of personal data including your messages, files, profile information, location data, and usage patterns, and shares this with service providers, advertising partners, and Salesforce affiliates. While Slack states it does not sell personal data in the traditional sense, it acknowledges that certain data sharing arrangements may qualify as a 'sale' or 'sharing' under California law, which could affect how your data is used for advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data by visiting Slack's privacy settings or submitting a request at https://slack.com/trust/privacy/privacy-policy.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    If you believe a child under 16 has created a Slack account, email privacy@slack.com with details of the account and request deletion of the minor's personal data.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA, which imposes strict requirements on the collection of personal data from children under 13 in the United States.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Slack Privacy Policy
Entity
Slack
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001022
Document ID
CA-D-00192
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Entity: Slack | Document: Slack Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-001022
Captured: 2026-03-20 06:00:16 UTC | SHA-256: 1a801f907c7c06d8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/slack/slack-privacy-policy/childrens-data-prohibition/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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