Notifications & Settings
Valeo places a strong emphasis on security and awareness, which is where notifications come in:
Push Notifications
You will receive push notifications for important events, especially incoming and outgoing transactions. For example, the moment you receive funds, a notification will pop up stating “You received 50.00 USDC” (with perhaps the sender info) so you’re immediately aware. Similarly, after you send a payment, you get a confirmation notification. Notifications also cover other events like if someone logs into your account on a new device (as a security alert), or general account alerts.
Valeo might also use notifications for price alerts or portfolio milestones if you opt-in – e.g., “Your portfolio is up 5% today” or “SOL price has dropped 10% since yesterday”. These can typically be configured.
In iOS, Valeo may take advantage of critical alerts for security (ensuring you get them even if Do Not Disturb is on), but it will not spam you with marketing. You have control over what notifications to receive via the app settings.
Settings
The Settings section (accessed via the gear icon tab) is where you can configure your app and find support:
Security Settings: Here you can manage your app lock (enable/disable biometric login, change your PIN), view your recovery phrase (this is usually hidden behind multiple authentication steps for safety), and maybe set up 2FA for account recovery. You might also toggle settings like transaction signing approval (some advanced users might turn off the biometric prompt for every small transaction and rely on device lock – not recommended for most).
Preferences: Choose your display currency (USD, EUR, etc.), toggle between light/dark mode, set language if multilingual, and control notification preferences (which types of alerts you want).
Support & About: You’ll find links to FAQ, contact support (perhaps in-app chat or an email hotline if you need help), as well as legal documents (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy which you agreed to on sign-up) in case you need to review them. The app likely also shows the current app version and maybe an option to clear cache or reset the app (useful only in certain troubleshooting scenarios).
Card Management: Once Valeo Cards are available, a subsection in Settings or a separate “Cards” tab will allow you to manage your linked debit card, see card balance (if separate), lock the card, view PIN, and so on. (For now, card features are forthcoming.)
Data and Privacy
In Settings -> Privacy (or in the privacy policy), Valeo likely reiterates what data is or isn’t collected. As mentioned, Valeo’s design is privacy-first: it only collects your email by default, and basic device info for security. Your transaction data on-chain is public, but Valeo does not collect, for example, your personal identity or link your transactions to you beyond what is needed for providing the service. If you opt to use a Valeo Card, you will go through a KYC process (providing legal name, ID, etc.) as required by the card issuer and regulations, but that information is handled with bank-level security and only used for compliance purposes.
Updates: The Settings area will also notify you if there’s an update available. Being on the latest version ensures you have the newest features and security patches. On TestFlight (for beta), updates may be frequent as new features like Cards are rolled out.
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