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