Flo Period Tracking App Settlement: Do I qualify?
“Women need apps that protect personal health data.”
-Dr Christina Davies, SheRanked Founder
Why This Matters
Many women use apps to track periods, symptoms, or pregnancy. These apps can feel very personal. When news stories say an app may have shared private data, it can feel worrying. The Flo app has been in the news because of a legal case. Some users may be able to send in a claim when the form opens.
This blog will not give legal advice. It will help you understand what is happening and how to check if you may be part of the group. At SheRanked, we want women to feel safe when using digital tools. We want you to have clear facts in simple words.
1. What The Flo Case Was About
People said that Flo may have shared private health data with other companies. Flo did not agree with all of this but did agree to a settlement to end the case. A settlement means the company chooses to end the case with payments or changes. It does not mean the company said it was wrong.
For many women, the lesson is clear. We need apps that protect personal health data with care.
2. How To Check If You May Be In The Settlement Group
You may be in the group if the following is true.
You used the Flo Period and Ovulation Tracker app from:
November 1, 2016 to February 28, 2019You typed in private health data.
This may include period dates, symptoms, cycle info, or pregnancy info.Some people may also be part of a California group if they lived in California during that time.
Here is the official website for the case. It gives notices and updates. It will list the claim form when it is ready.
PeriodTrackerDataPrivacyLitigation.com
At the time this was written, the claim form is not open yet.
You may be able to claim compensation if you used Flo and shared personal health data.
3. What You Can Do Right Now
Step 1: Check if you used Flo during the dates
Look at your App Store history. Search old emails for welcome notes. Look for screenshots or device backups. If you do not have perfect proof, wait for the official form. It will explain what you need.
Step 2: Check the official website
This helps you avoid wrong links or scams. You do not need a lawyer to send in a claim. You can choose to get one but you do not have to.
Step 3: Sign up for safe updates
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4. What This Means For Women And Digital Safety
The Flo case is not the first story about private data in apps. Many large tech tools have had data problems. Women use these tools to understand their bodies. When an app is not clear about its rules, trust breaks.
The problem is not that women use apps. The problem is that apps must protect women better. This is why we started SheRanked.
5. How SheRanked Helps Women
SheRanked gives women a safe place to learn, share, and review health apps. We want you to know how apps use data. We want you to know if they are safe and based on real medical knowledge. We want women to help each other choose tools that feel right for them.
We are building a place where women can talk, learn, and stay safe online. We want women to feel sure when they use health apps.
Final Thoughts
If you think you may be part of the Flo group, stay calm and wait for the official form. Use the real court website. Do not use links from strangers. Keep simple notes about when you used Flo.
At SheRanked, we care about your safety and trust. We will keep sharing clear updates. We believe every woman should have safe and honest health apps.
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Written by Dr Christina Davies, SheRanked Founder