Cake Day is designed to be simple for both admins and teammates. If something isn’t covered here, email info@mswdigital.com and we’ll get back to you within 1 business day (paid plans) or 2 business days (Free).Documentation Index
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Does everyone in my workspace get added to Cake Day automatically?
Does everyone in my workspace get added to Cake Day automatically?
No. Cake Day uses an opt-in model. Each person must add their own dates via
/cakeday me or by clicking “Add my dates” in an invite DM. Admins can invite people, but nobody is added without their consent.How do I add my birthday?
How do I add my birthday?
Run
/cakeday me in any Slack channel or DM. A modal opens where you can enter your birth month and day (and your work start date, if you’d like). You can update these at any time by running the same command again.Can I keep my birth year private?
Can I keep my birth year private?
Yes. Cake Day only asks for your birth month and day — never the year. Your age is never revealed to anyone.
What if I don't want shoutouts anymore?
What if I don't want shoutouts anymore?
Run
/cakeday me and select Remove me entirely to permanently delete your entry. You can also click No thanks on an invite DM to decline being added in the first place. Workspace admins can also remove you from the Roster page in the dashboard.Who can see my birthday?
Who can see my birthday?
Your workspace admins can see your birthday and work start date in the Cake Day dashboard at cakeday.io/app. Other workspace members cannot see your dates.
How does the annual celebration cap work?
How does the annual celebration cap work?
Each shoutout posted uses one credit from your workspace’s annual cap. The cap resets on your workspace’s install anniversary. Here’s how the caps break down by plan:
Run
| Plan | Annual cap |
|---|---|
| Free | 30 |
| Starter | 150 |
| Growth | 500 |
| Pro | Unlimited |
/cakeday usage to check your current balance and reset date.What happens when we hit the cap?
What happens when we hit the cap?
Cake Day skips the celebration, logs it, and DMs workspace admins to let them know. Skipped celebrations are not retroactively posted after an upgrade — only future celebrations will be sent. Upgrading your plan restores headroom immediately.
Can I set separate channels for birthdays and anniversaries?
Can I set separate channels for birthdays and anniversaries?
Yes, on Starter, Growth, and Pro plans. On Free, both types post to the same channel. You can configure channels at cakeday.io/app/settings.
Can I pause shoutouts (e.g., during holidays)?
Can I pause shoutouts (e.g., during holidays)?
Yes. Go to Settings and toggle Paused. No shoutouts will be posted while Cake Day is paused. Celebrations that fall during a pause are not retroactively sent after you resume.
What AI model does Cake Day use?
What AI model does Cake Day use?
Cake Day uses Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash via the paid Gemini API to write each celebration message. Cake Day sends only the celebrant’s display name, celebration type (birthday or anniversary), timing framing, and — for anniversaries — the year count. No personal emails, message history, or other sensitive data is sent to Google.Per Google’s paid Gemini API terms, content sent via the paid API is not used to train or improve Google’s models.
What data does Cake Day store about me?
What data does Cake Day store about me?
Cake Day stores your Slack user ID, display name, birth month and day, and work start date (if you provided it). It does not store your birth year, email address, profile photo, or any message content.See Privacy & Data for full details.
What happens to my data if I uninstall?
What happens to my data if I uninstall?
All roster, configuration, and audit data is deleted within 30 days of uninstall. Stripe billing records are retained for up to 7 years to comply with U.S. tax law.See Privacy & Data for full details.