Young people are outsmarting period tracking apps

Young women are adapting their use of period tracking apps in response to privacy concerns following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. While many users deleted apps due to fears of reproductive surveillance and data misuse, others switched to privacy-focused alternatives or developed workarounds like using notes apps or paper diaries. The article explores how cycle tracking apps collect and monetize sensitive health data, the varying privacy standards across different apps, and how marginalized communities are particularly vulnerable to surveillance. Despite privacy risks, many users continue finding these apps valuable for understanding their bodies and managing health conditions.