SponsorLobby

Security & Account Integrity Added email verification for all new accounts (creators and brands). A 6-digit code is sent on signup and must be entered in-app to verify. Creators must now verify their email AND complete their profile (display name, bio, linked YouTube) before they can message brands. Brands must verify their email before the "Verified" badge appears on their profile. Added automatic account cleanup: unverified/incomplete accounts receive an email reminder at 7 days and are auto-deleted at 30 days if still inactive. Brand accounts are only deleted if both unverified AND on the free tier — paying subscribers are never affected. Onboarding Improvements YouTube channels entered during account setup are now automatically linked to the creator's profile immediately (no separate linking step required). Both creators and brands are now routed to the email verification screen right after account setup. A warning banner appears on the Profile tab for unverified users, tapping it opens the verification screen. Added "Resend Code" option on the verification screen for expired codes. App Launch Experience Fixed the flash of the wrong screen on app launch. The native splash screen now holds until auth state is fully resolved, then transitions smoothly. Added 400ms fade animation on splash screen dismissal for a polished transition. Added the SponsorLobby logo to the loading/transition screen. Guest Experience Added a sign-up banner at the top of the Discover screen for guests (both creator and brand views) to encourage account creation. Email Template Improvements Verification email now displays the 6-digit code prominently (36px) with clear instructions: "Enter this code in the app." Cleanup reminder emails now use specific action-oriented buttons ("Link My YouTube Channel" for creators, "Verify My Email" for brands) instead of generic links. Branding Updated the standalone app logo/badge to the new centered version across all locations (app icon, splash, notifications, Android adaptive icon). Bug Fixes Fixed brand profile "Verified" badge showing regardless of actual verification status. Fixed web-signup path not sending verification emails. Fixed test assertion referencing old "Brand / Advertiser" label (now "Brand / Sponsor").