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Profile Settings

Consumers can access their profile settings page from the Profile dropdown icon on the top-right corner of the interface.

Profile Settings Overview​

After accessing the Profile Settings page, users are initially landed on the 1st tab (General) of two available tabs where they can manage their account information and preferences.

Tab 1: General Settings​

Profile Information Display​

The General tab provides access to the following profile elements:

Profile Photo

  • Upload and manage your profile picture
  • Displayed to storers and other platform users
  • Helps with identification during collections
  • Supports common image formats

Average Rating

  • Displays the average rating received from storers
  • Based on collection quality and interaction ratings
  • Read-only metric showing your performance reputation
  • Updates automatically after each rated interaction

Display Name

  • Your visible name on the platform
  • Used in communications with storers and other users
  • Can be updated anytime through the settings
  • Should be appropriate and professional

Contact Information​

Email Address

  • Your registered email for the account
  • Cannot be updated through profile settings
  • Used for important account communications
  • Contact support for email changes if necessary

Phone Number

  • Contact number for notifications and communications
  • Can be updated anytime by the user
  • Used for SMS notifications if enabled
  • Helps storers coordinate collections

Location Details​

Address

  • Your primary address for mission targeting
  • Used to find nearby missions and storers
  • Can be updated to reflect location changes
  • Impacts mission recommendations and availability

Country

  • Country selection for regional features
  • Affects available languages and local regulations
  • Can be updated if you relocate
  • Influences mission types and requirements

City

  • Current city for local mission discovery
  • Used for geographic mission filtering
  • Helps match with local storers and waste management
  • Can be updated as needed

Field Update Permissions​

All fields mentioned above are updatable anytime by the user, unless specifically mentioned otherwise (such as the email address and average rating which are system-controlled).

Tab 2: Security Settings​

Password Management​

The Security tab provides access to password update functionality:

Password Update Process:

  1. Current Password - Enter your existing password for verification
  2. New Password - Provide your desired new password
  3. Confirm Password - Re-type the new password to validate accuracy
  4. Security Validation - System verifies the current password before allowing changes

Password Requirements:

  • Must meet platform security standards
  • Should be unique and not previously used
  • Consider using a strong combination of characters
  • Confirmation step prevents typing errors

Security Features​

  • Password Verification - Current password required for changes
  • Confirmation Process - Double-entry prevents mistakes
  • Immediate Update - Changes take effect immediately
  • Security Notifications - Email confirmation of password changes

Profile Management Best Practices​

Information Accuracy​

  • Regular Updates - Keep contact information current
  • Location Accuracy - Ensure address reflects your actual location
  • Professional Display - Use appropriate display names and photos
  • Rating Awareness - Monitor your storer ratings for feedback

Security Maintenance​

  • Regular Password Updates - Change passwords periodically
  • Strong Password Selection - Use complex, unique passwords
  • Secure Access - Always log out from shared devices
  • Monitor Activity - Be aware of unusual account activity

Platform Optimization​

  • Complete Profile - Fill out all available fields
  • Clear Communications - Use recognizable names and photos
  • Location Services - Keep location information updated for better mission matching
  • Responsive Updates - Update information promptly when circumstances change

Privacy and Data Management​

Information Visibility​

  • Profile information may be visible to storers for coordination
  • Display name and photo help with identification
  • Contact information used only for platform communications
  • Location data used for mission and storer matching

Data Security​

  • Personal information protected according to platform privacy policy
  • Contact details not shared with third parties
  • Location data used only for platform functionality
  • Rating information maintains user anonymity

The Profile Settings page provides comprehensive control over your account information while maintaining security and privacy standards essential for effective platform participation.