Notification Preferences

Stay informed without being overwhelmed. Customize your notification preferences to match your communication style.

Notification Types

Account Notifications

Updates about your account and security:

• **Login Alerts**: New device or location sign-ins

• **Security Changes**: Password changes, 2FA updates

• **Account Status**: Verification status, account changes

• **Billing Updates**: Subscription changes, payment confirmations

App Discovery

Be the first to know about great apps:

• **New Apps**: Apps in your favorite categories

• **Price Drops**: Discounts on apps you're watching

• **Featured Apps**: Editor's picks and trending apps

• **Restock Alerts**: Previously claimed codes available again

Community Activity

Stay connected with the community:

• **Comments**: Responses to your reviews and comments

• **Mentions**: When other users tag you

• **Follows**: New followers or friend requests

• **Helpful Votes**: Recognition for your contributions

Developer Updates

If you're a developer, track your app performance:

• **Code Claims**: Real-time notifications when users claim codes

• **App Reviews**: New reviews and ratings for your apps

• **Analytics Updates**: Daily/weekly performance summaries

• **Campaign Performance**: Promo code campaign results

Delivery Methods

In-App Notifications

Real-time updates within GetFree:

• **Push Notifications**: Instant alerts even when app is closed

• **Badge Count**: Red notification badge on app icon

• **Notification Center**: Centralized hub for all updates

• **Smart Grouping**: Related notifications grouped together

Email Notifications

Detailed updates delivered to your inbox:

• **Daily Digest**: Summary of daily activity and recommendations

• **Weekly Newsletter**: Curated app highlights and community news

• **Instant Alerts**: Time-sensitive notifications (security, urgent updates)

• **Marketing Emails**: New features, announcements, and special offers

SMS Notifications

Critical alerts via text message:

• **Security Alerts**: Login attempts, password changes

• **Urgent Updates**: Time-sensitive promotional codes

• **Account Recovery**: Password reset codes and verification

Mobile Push Notifications

Native mobile notifications:

• **iOS Push**: Native iOS notification support

• **Android Push**: Native Android notification system

• **Cross-Device Sync**: Read status synced across devices

• **Quiet Hours**: Respect device focus modes

Customization Options

Frequency Settings

Control how often you receive notifications:

• **Real-time**: Instant delivery as events happen

• **Hourly**: Batch notifications every hour

• **Daily**: Single daily digest

• **Weekly**: Weekly summary only

• **Never**: Disable specific notification types

Priority Levels

Filter notifications by importance:

• **High Priority**: Security alerts, account changes

• **Medium Priority**: Code claims, app reviews

• **Low Priority**: Social mentions, general updates

• **Marketing**: Promotional content and announcements

Quiet Hours

Set times when you don't want to be disturbed:

• **Custom Schedule**: Set specific quiet hours each day

• **Weekend Mode**: Different settings for weekends

• **Time Zone Aware**: Automatically adjusts when traveling

• **Emergency Override**: Security alerts still come through

Content Filters

Choose what content you want to see:

• **Category Filtering**: Only notifications from selected categories

• **User Filtering**: Notifications from specific users only

• **Keyword Filtering**: Include/exclude specific keywords

• **Developer Mode**: Enhanced filtering for developer accounts

Notification Management

Notification Center

Central hub for managing all notifications:

• **View History**: Browse past notifications

• **Mark as Read**: Bulk actions for notification cleanup

• **Search & Filter**: Find specific notifications quickly

• **Archive**: Save important notifications for later reference

Email Preferences

Fine-tune your email communication:

• **Subscription Management**: Choose which email types you receive

• **Format Options**: HTML, plain text, or summary format

• **Frequency Control**: Daily, weekly, or monthly email schedules

• **Unsubscribe Options**: Easy one-click unsubscribe from any email type

Mobile Settings

Optimize mobile notifications:

• **Do Not Disturb**: Integrate with system DND settings

• **App Badge Management**: Control notification badge display

• **Lock Screen**: Choose which notifications show on lock screen

• **Battery Optimization**: Balance notifications and battery life

Advanced Features

Smart Notifications

AI-powered notification intelligence:

• **Behavioral Learning**: System learns your notification preferences

• **Predictive Timing**: Sends notifications when you're most likely to engage

• **Content Relevance**: Prioritizes notifications based on your interests

• **Duplicate Prevention**: Avoids sending multiple similar notifications

Email Templates

Customize email appearance:

• **Personalization**: Include your name and preferences

• **Layout Options**: Choose email layout and design

• **Content Preview**: Control how much content is shown in emails

• **Responsive Design**: Ensures emails look good on all devices

Integration Settings

Connect with external services:

• **Calendar Sync**: Add app events to your calendar

• **Task Management**: Create tasks from notifications

• **Social Media**: Share updates to your social profiles

• **Productivity Tools**: Integrate with tools like Slack, Discord

Notification Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Not Receiving Notifications

• Check notification preferences are enabled

• Verify email address is correct

• Check spam/junk folders

• Ensure app has necessary permissions

Too Many Notifications

• Adjust frequency settings

• Enable quiet hours

• Filter by content type

• Mark categories as low priority

Delayed Notifications

• Check internet connection

• Verify device time zone

• Clear app cache

• Update to latest app version

Notification Not Displaying Correctly

• Update mobile app

• Check device compatibility

• Reset notification preferences

• Contact support if issues persist

Privacy & Security

Data Protection

Your notification data is secure:

• **Encryption**: All notification data encrypted in transit

• **Access Control**: Only you can access your notification history

• **Data Retention**: Notifications automatically deleted after 90 days

• **Compliance**: GDPR and CCPA compliant data handling

Security Best Practices

Keep your notifications secure:

• **Verify Sources**: Only click links from trusted notifications

• **Two-Factor**: Enable 2FA for account security

• **Device Security**: Keep devices updated with latest security patches

• **Suspicious Activity**: Report unusual notification behavior

Analytics & Insights

Notification Statistics

Track your notification engagement:

• **Delivery Rate**: Percentage of notifications successfully delivered

• **Open Rate**: How often you open notifications

• **Click Rate**: Engagement with notification content

• **Response Time**: Average time to respond to notifications

Optimization Tips

Improve your notification experience:

• **Monitor Engagement**: Review which notification types you engage with most

• **Adjust Preferences**: Fine-tune settings based on usage patterns

• **Seasonal Adjustments**: Update settings for different times of year

• **Feedback Loop**: Report issues to help improve the system

Best Practices

Email Management

• Use filters and labels to organize notification emails

• Set up rules for automatic sorting

• Regularly clean up old notification emails

• Whitelist GetFree email addresses to avoid spam filters

Mobile Optimization

• Prioritize important notifications for mobile

• Use quiet hours during work or sleep

• Keep app updated for best performance

• Manage storage space for notifications

Productivity Balance

• Start with more notifications, then reduce as needed

• Use batching to reduce interruptions

• Schedule regular review times for notifications

• Turn off non-essential notifications during focus work

Need help with your notification settings? Contact support@getfree.app