Security & Privacy
Idle Pilot is a minimal-access tool designed to do one thing: keep your Slack status active during your work hours. We built it with privacy as a core principle.
What Idle Pilot Can and Cannot See
We designed Idle Pilot to access only what is necessary for presence management
What Idle Pilot CAN access
- Your Slack online/away presence status
- Your Slack profile name and workspace name
- Your email address (for account management)
What Idle Pilot CANNOT access
- Your Slack messages, DMs, or channels
- Your files, images, or attachments
- Other users in your workspace
- Workspace settings or admin controls
How We Protect Your Data
Built with security and privacy as core principles
Presence Only
Idle Pilot is designed to manage your online/away status and nothing else. We do not have access to read, send, or modify any Slack messages.
No Slack Bot
We do not install a bot or app in your Slack workspace. We connect using your personal session, like signing into Slack web.
No Admin Approval
Because we do not install a workspace app, you do not need admin approval or IT involvement to use Idle Pilot.
Encrypted Connection
All data transmitted between your browser, our servers, and Slack uses TLS encryption.
Minimal Data Storage
We store only what is necessary: your email, Slack profile basics, and your schedule settings. Nothing more.
Instant Disconnect
You can disconnect your Slack workspace and delete your account at any time. We immediately stop all presence activity.
A permissions checklist for any Slack presence tool
Treat requested access, browser permissions, and company policy as part of the product comparison
Ask what data is actually required
A presence-only tool should be able to explain why it needs each account field. Treat requests to read messages, files, channels, or workspace-wide data as a red flag unless the feature clearly requires them.
Review browser access separately
An extension that can read and change data on every website has a broader risk surface than a setup helper limited to Slack. Check whether the extension is still needed after connection.
Assume sessions can be audited
No responsible tool can promise invisibility. Workspace admins or company security systems may be able to inspect sessions, network origins, apps, or device activity. Follow your employer's policies.
What Your IT Department Sees
Honest information about how Idle Pilot appears in logs
We believe in transparency. Here is what your company IT department can see:
- Slack access logs
Your workspace admin can see that you have an active Slack web session. This looks like normal Slack web usage.
- No installed apps
Idle Pilot does not install a Slack app or bot, so nothing appears in your workspace's app directory.
- Session origin
If IT closely examines session details, they may see the connection originates from our cloud servers rather than your device. Please follow your company's policies.
Note: Idle Pilot is a tool for managing your own presence. You remain responsible for following your company's policies and Slack's terms of service.
Security & Privacy FAQ
Common questions about how we handle your data
Can Idle Pilot read my Slack messages?
No. Idle Pilot only manages your presence status (online/away). We do not have access to messages, channels, DMs, files, or any other Slack content.
Does my company IT department see Idle Pilot?
Idle Pilot does not install a workspace app or bot, but that does not make it invisible. Workspace admins or company security systems may be able to inspect active sessions and see that a connection originates from cloud infrastructure. Follow your employer's policies and review the disclosures on this page before connecting.
What data do you store about me?
We store your email address, Slack profile name, workspace name, and your schedule settings (work hours, timezone, lunch breaks). We do not store any Slack message content.
How does the Chrome extension work?
The Chrome extension is only used during initial setup to securely connect your Slack workspace. After setup, you can remove the extension. Idle Pilot runs from our cloud servers, not the extension.
Is my Slack session secure?
Your Slack session is transmitted using TLS and stored in a secured database with restricted access. No system is 100% secure, so we limit access to what is needed to operate the service.
Can you access other users in my workspace?
No. Your Idle Pilot connection only has access to your own account. We cannot see or interact with other workspace members.
What happens when I disconnect or delete my account?
When you disconnect, we immediately stop all presence activity. When you delete your account, we remove all your data from our systems within 30 days.
Do you sell my data?
No. We do not sell, share, or monetize your data in any way. Our business model is simple: you pay for the service, we provide the service.
Legal Documents
For complete legal details, please review our policies:
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