Is Flo safe to use after the FTC settlement

The FTC settlement requires Flo to get user consent before sharing data and to notify affected users. However, the app still collects data on their servers and still includes third-party SDKs. The business model has not fundamentally changed. If privacy is your primary concern, a tracker that never collects your data in the first place is structurally safer than one that promises not to misuse it again.

How long does it take to switch from Flo

The active work is about 30 minutes: requesting your data export (5 minutes), installing your new tracker and entering recent cycle dates (10 minutes), and deleting your Flo account once you have the export (10 minutes). The data export from Flo may take a few days to arrive, so request it before you start the rest.

Will predictions be accurate immediately in my new tracker

No. The new app needs 2-3 cycles to calibrate. If you enter your last 3-6 cycle start dates from your Flo export, the initial prediction will be reasonable. Accuracy improves with each cycle you record. This calibration period is the main functional disruption when switching.

Should I delete Flo or just stop using it

Delete the account, not just the app. Stopping use and uninstalling the app leaves your complete cycle history and health data on Flo's servers indefinitely. Account deletion requests that Flo remove your data. If you are switching for privacy reasons, uninstalling without account deletion defeats part of the purpose.

Can I switch back to Flo if I do not like the alternative

Yes, unless you deleted your account. If you deleted your account, your history on Flo is gone. You would start fresh with a new account. If you are uncertain about the switch, export your data first and keep a backup before deleting your account.

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Switching From Flo: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to leave Flo for a privacy-first period tracker. Export your data, pick a replacement, migrate your history, and delete your account.

Why People Are Leaving Flo In January 2021, the FTC took enforcement action against Flo Health for sharing user health data, including period dates and pregnancy status, with Facebook, Google, and Flurry through embedded analytics code. Flo's privacy policy at the time stated it would not share this information with third parties. In September 2025, a $59.5M class action settlement resolved claims from millions of affected users. The settlement required Flo to maintain improved data practices, but did not change the underlying architecture: Flo remains a cloud based app that stores your cycle data on its servers. For users who are concerned about where their data lives and who can access it, switching to an on device tracker removes the structural exposure. Before You Start: Evaluate What You Actually Need Most Flo users use three features: cycle predictions, symptom logging, and reminders. Everything else, the community forums, the health articles, the AI chat, is content designed to increase engagement. When evaluating alternatives, focus on the core tracking functionality. The privacy critical questions are: Where is my data stored Does the app require an account What third part