Health data privacy

Cycle data is some of the most personal information you can put in an app. These guides explain what tracking apps typically collect, what questions to ask before you choose one, and how to keep control of your data.

Guides

• Are Period Tracking Apps Private?Some are, some aren't. Why HIPAA usually doesn't cover period apps, what went wrong with Flo, and a checklist for judging any tracker's privacy.

These guides are general wellness information, not medical advice. If something about your cycle or your health worries you, talk to a doctor or midwife.