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Period Tracker Data After a Breakup: What to Do

A breakup doesn't revoke a partner's data access. Shared accounts and connected apps leave loose ends. Here's what to close and how.

The Access Points That Survive a Breakup When a relationship ends, most people think to change their Netflix password. Period tracker access is less visible and often missed. Here are the access points that persist after a breakup and what to do about each. Partner connected app accounts. If you used Flo's Partner Mode, Glow's partner feature, or any app that sent cycle notifications to a partner's account, that connection remains active until you revoke it in the app. Your ex continues receiving cycle phase notifications and any data the feature shares. The fix is straightforward: go into the app's partner settings and disconnect. But you have to know to do it. Shared account credentials. If you shared your login with a partner rather than using a formal partner feature, they can log in as you indefinitely, until you change your password. They have full access to your tracking history. Change your password immediately, and if your account uses your shared or former email address, update it to one you control exclusively. Shared devices. If you logged tracking data on a shared tablet or computer and did not log out, your account may still be accessible on that device. Log out remot