Report: Popular period tracking apps share data with third parties

Most popular period-tracking apps share user data with third parties, with only one app storing data solely on the device, according to a report by the UK-based ORCHA. Of the apps that shared information, 68% did so for marketing purposes, while 64% cited legal obligations. Only one app listed user consent for sharing data within the app itself. Privacy concerns surrounding period-tracking apps have increased following the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Privacy experts argue that these apps are just one part of the overall privacy issue.