Information about your mood, sex life, and (if you’re a woman) menstrual cycle is highly personal stuff; it’s also super valuable to advertisers. And according to a new report, if you use certain period-tracking apps, you could be sending that intimate information directly to Facebook.
First, some good news. A report from Privacy International, published Monday in conjunction with BuzzFeed News, found that the five most popular period-tracking apps have taken proactive measures to protect your data. Namely, they don’t share information about your body and mental health with Facebook and its vast advertising network. Read more…
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