Managing Bargaining Notifications

Control how and when you receive bargaining alerts and updates

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Last updated: January 11, 2025

Types of Notifications

Stay Informed, Stay Ahead

digiMall's notification system keeps you updated on all bargaining activities, from new messages to offer responses and session updates. Customize your preferences to receive only the alerts that matter most to your negotiation strategy.

Real-time

Chat Messages

Instant

Offer Updates

Smart

AI Suggestions

Chat & Communication

New Messages

Instant notifications for all chat messages

Media Shared

When vendors share product images or videos

Voice Messages

Audio message alerts with transcription

Typing Indicators

Know when vendors are typing responses

Bargaining Updates

New Offers

When vendors send counter-offers

Offer Responses

Acceptance, rejection, or modifications

Session Expiry

24-hour and 1-hour expiry warnings

Final Agreements

Successful deal confirmations

AI & Smart Features

Price Suggestions

AI-powered negotiation recommendations

Market Alerts

Price changes and better deals available

Strategy Tips

Personalized negotiation advice

Important Alerts

Security Warnings

Suspicious activity or account breaches

System Updates

New features and maintenance notices

Policy Changes

Updates to terms and community guidelines

Managing Preferences

Step-by-Step Configuration

1
Access Notification Settings

Go to Account → Settings → Notifications or use the bell icon in the top navigation

2
Choose Notification Categories

Enable or disable specific types: Chat, Bargaining, AI Suggestions, Security, etc.

3
Select Delivery Methods

Choose between email, SMS, push notifications, and in-app alerts

4
Set Timing Preferences

Configure quiet hours, frequency limits, and priority levels

Quick Settings Templates

Active Negotiator

For frequent bargainers who want all updates

  • ✅ All chat notifications
  • ✅ Instant offer alerts
  • ✅ AI suggestions enabled
  • ✅ Real-time push notifications
  • ⚠️ No quiet hours
Balanced User

Standard settings for regular usage

  • ✅ Important chat messages only
  • ✅ Offer updates within 1 hour
  • ✅ Daily AI insights
  • ✅ Email + push notifications
  • 🌙 Quiet hours: 10 PM - 7 AM
Minimal Updates

For occasional users who prefer less distraction

  • 📧 Email notifications only
  • ⏱️ Daily digest format
  • 🎯 Critical updates only
  • ❌ No real-time alerts
  • 🌙 Extended quiet hours

Delivery Methods

Push Notifications

Real-time alertsInstant
Works offlineYes
Battery usageLow
Best for: Active users who want immediate alerts for offers and messages

Email Notifications

Detailed summariesRich
Archive-friendlyYes
Frequency controlFlexible
Best for: Users who prefer detailed updates and want to keep records

SMS Notifications

Critical alerts onlyLimited
Works without appYes
Carrier chargesMay apply
Best for: Essential updates like successful deals and security alerts

In-App Notifications

Always available24/7
Interactive actionsYes
No external dependencySelf-contained
Best for: All users as a backup and comprehensive notification center

Advanced Settings

Smart Timing Controls

Quiet Hours
Weekday quiet hours10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Weekend quiet hours11:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Emergency overrideEnabled for critical alerts
Frequency Limits
Chat notificationsMax 10 per hour
AI suggestionsMax 3 per day
Marketing updatesWeekly digest only

Priority & Filtering

Priority Levels
Critical

Security alerts, account issues, successful deals

High

New offers, counter-offers, session expiry warnings

Medium

Chat messages, AI suggestions, vendor responses

Low

Marketing updates, feature announcements, tips

Smart Filters
Filter duplicate messages
Group similar notifications
Suppress low-priority during active chats
Smart delay for rapid-fire messages
Context-aware notification bundling
Auto-dismiss outdated alerts

Pro Tips for Notification Management

  • • Start with a balanced template and adjust based on your activity level
  • • Use quiet hours liberally - important notifications will still break through
  • • Enable email digests for comprehensive weekly summaries
  • • Set different notification preferences for different types of products
  • • Review and update your settings monthly as your usage patterns change
  • • Consider disabling marketing notifications during active bargaining periods

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