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Overview

Your Account Settings give you control over your Brand DNA experience. Customize your profile, manage preferences, control notifications, and configure security settings to match your workflow.

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Profile Settings

Basic Information

Name, email, profile photo, and bio

Company Details

Company name, industry, size, and website

Time Zone

Set your local time zone for scheduling and timestamps

Language

Interface language preference (English, Spanish, French, German)

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Updating Your Profile

1

Navigate to Settings

Click your profile avatar → Settings in the top-right corner
2

Edit Profile Information

Update name, email, or upload new profile photo
3

Add Company Details

Optional: Add company info to help AI personalize recommendations
4

Save Changes

Click Save at the bottom of the page

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Preference Settings

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Analysis Preferences

SettingOptionsDefaultDescription
Default Analysis TypeFull / Flash AuditFullWhich analysis runs when you enter a URL
Auto-Save AnalysesOn / OffOnAutomatically save analyses to history
Analysis History7 days / 30 days / 1 yearPlan-dependentHow long to retain analysis data
Export FormatPDF / JSONPDFDefault format for exports

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Workspace Preferences

SettingOptionsDefaultDescription
Default ViewDashboard / Workspace / ChatDashboardLanding page after login
Task SortingDate / Priority / CategoryDateDefault task list sort order
ThemeDark / Light / AutoDarkInterface color theme
Compact ModeOn / OffOffDense UI for power users

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Helix AI Preferences

SettingOptionsDefaultDescription
AI ModelFlash / ProProGemini model for chat (Pro tier only)
Response LengthConcise / DetailedDetailedAI response verbosity
Show CitationsOn / OffOnDisplay sources in AI responses
Chat History7 days / 30 days / ForeverForeverRetain chat transcripts
Pro Tip: Enable Compact Mode if you’re managing 10+ analyses or working on a laptop with limited screen space.

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Notification Settings

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Email Notifications

Control which emails you receive:
Frequency: Weekly digest (every Monday)Includes:
  • New features and improvements
  • Platform updates and maintenance
  • Tips and best practices
Recommended: ✅ On (stay informed of new features)
Frequency: ImmediateIncludes:
  • Analysis complete (for long-running analyses)
  • Export ready for download
  • Flash Audit results
Recommended: ✅ On (if you run analyses in background)
Frequency: Daily digest (8 AM local time)Includes:
  • Task due date reminders
  • Saved recommendations updates
  • Competitor changes (Pro/Agency only)
Recommended: ✅ On (stay on top of tasks)
Frequency: Immediate or Daily digestIncludes:
  • Team member invitations
  • Analysis sharing notifications
  • Comment mentions
Recommended: ✅ On (Agency tier)
Frequency: 1-2x per monthIncludes:
  • Special offers and discounts
  • Webinars and events
  • Partner promotions
Recommended: Your choice (optional)

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In-App Notifications

Notification TypeDefaultDescription
Browser PushOffDesktop notifications (requires permission)
Toast AlertsOnIn-app popup notifications
Badge CountOnNotification badge on Workspace icon

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Security Settings

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Password Management

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Change Password

Settings → Security → Change Password
  • Current password required
  • New password must be 8+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, number
2

Password Requirements

  • Minimum 8 characters
  • At least 1 uppercase letter
  • At least 1 lowercase letter
  • At least 1 number
  • Special characters recommended
Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (10 rounds). We never store plaintext passwords.

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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Enhance account security with 2FA:
1

Enable 2FA

Settings → Security → Enable Two-Factor Authentication
2

Scan QR Code

Use Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password to scan QR code
3

Enter Verification Code

Enter 6-digit code from authenticator app
4

Save Backup Codes

Download and securely store 10 backup codes (use if you lose device)
Pro Tier and above: 2FA is required for team accounts and API access.

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Active Sessions

View and manage logged-in devices:
DeviceLocationLast ActiveAction
MacBook Pro (Current)San Francisco, US2 minutes ago—
iPhone 15San Francisco, US1 hour agoRevoke
Chrome on WindowsNew York, US2 days agoRevoke
Actions:
  • Revoke: Immediately log out that device
  • Revoke All: Log out all devices except current (useful if credentials compromised)

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Data & Privacy

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Export Your Data

1

Request Data Export

Settings → Privacy → Export My Data
2

Select Data to Export

  • Account information
  • Analysis history
  • Chat transcripts
  • Workspace tasks
  • Billing history
3

Receive Download Link

Email sent within 24 hours with secure download link (expires in 7 days)
Export Format: JSON (machine-readable) or PDF (human-readable) GDPR/CCPA Compliance: This fulfills your “Right to Data Portability”

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Delete Your Account

Permanent Action — This cannot be undone. All data will be deleted within 30 days.
1

Navigate to Privacy Settings

Settings → Privacy → Delete My Account
2

Confirm Deletion

Enter password and type “DELETE” to confirm
3

Cancel Active Subscriptions

Subscription automatically canceled, no refund for partial period
4

Data Deletion

  • Account data deleted immediately
  • Analysis history deleted within 7 days
  • Billing records retained for 7 years (tax/legal compliance)
Alternative: Downgrade to Free tier instead of deleting (Settings → Billing)

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Integrations

Connect Brand DNA with your existing tools:

Google Analytics

Auto-import website traffic data for more accurate analysis

Stripe (Coming Soon)

Track revenue metrics alongside brand health

Slack (Agency)

Receive analysis notifications in Slack channels

Zapier (Agency)

Build custom workflows with 5,000+ apps

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Connecting Google Analytics

1

Go to Integrations

Settings → Integrations → Google Analytics
2

Authorize Access

Sign in with Google and grant read-only access
3

Select Property

Choose GA4 property to connect (can connect multiple)
4

Sync Data

Traffic data automatically synced daily
What We Access: Pageviews, sessions, bounce rate, conversion data (read-only) Privacy: We never access user-level data or personal information

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API Keys

Manage API keys for programmatic access:
Pro/Agency Tier Only — API access requires Pro or Agency subscription. See API Reference for documentation.
1

Generate API Key

Settings → API Keys → Create New Key
2

Name Your Key

Give it a descriptive name (e.g., “Production Server”, “Testing”)
3

Set Permissions

  • Read analyses
  • Run analyses
  • Manage workspace
  • Full access (admin)
4

Copy & Secure

Copy key immediately (shown only once) and store securely
See API Keys for detailed management.
  • Billing - Manage subscription and payment methods
  • Teams - Add team members and manage permissions (Agency)
  • API Keys - Programmatic access (Pro/Agency)
  • Privacy Policy - How we handle your data
Questions about settings? Chat with Helix AI: “How do I change my notification preferences?”