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  1. Data and payments storage, privacy, and encryption

    In order for groups to build community, they must be safe. On Heylo, we strive to help groups have a safe space to organize and connect with each other. Data storage and security With exception to payments, data inputted into Heylo is stored ...
  2. Deleting messages

    You can delete any message you send. In addition, an admin can delete any message sent by anyone in the group in a group chat  or event chat . Reactions on deleted messages are also removed. When a message is deleted, no notifications are...
  3. Muting

    In addition to the  notification center , everyone can control notifications over a specific group chat or direct message. Mute any communication by navigating to that specific chat, selecting the top header, and then the “mute” option. No notific...
  4. Email controls

    Members can receive emails for important announcements , direct messages , and events . Members have ultimate control over the emails they receive from Heylo. To turn off emails, navigate to my account in Heylo and then toggle “Email notificatio...
  5. Notification settings

    Notifications are critical for staying connected and informed in a group. However, managing a flood of notifications can sometimes become overwhelming. Heylo is designed only to provide helpful information and reduce noise. Admins and members ca...
  6. Notification center

    Heylo's notification center serves as a centralized hub for all the latest activities and important information on Heylo. It is designed to provide a summary of new events, messages, and other relevant updates. The notification center is also agno...
  7. Reactions

    Message reactions on Heylo provide a convenient way to respond to a message without a full written reply. Use any emoji to react to a message or photo in any chat . Any emoji There are 6 default emojis ❤️ for love 😆 for laughter or humor 🔥...
  8. @mentions

    @mentions send notifications to specific individuals in the group or chat. They work like tags as a way to draw someone specifically into a conversation. To see who all available people are to @mention, type the “@” symbol on the keyboard in a messa...
  9. Private group direct messaging

    Private group direct messages on Heylo offer a way to engage in more personal and focused conversations that are not limited to members of a single group. These private group direct message chats can include members from the same group or even ind...
  10. Direct messaging

    Direct messaging is a one-on-one or private conversation with another person and therefore private. No one else can see direct messages, including admins  of a group. A direct message can be initiated by anyone in the group to another person in ...