Quick Answer: If you used the Flo period-tracking app in the United States between November 1, 2016 and February 28, 2019 and entered menstruation or pregnancy information into it, you can file a claim in a $59.5 million class action settlement — Google is paying $48 million, Flo Health $8 million, and analytics firm Flurry $3.5 million. The deadline is October 15, 2026, and the only place to file is the official settlement site, PeriodTrackerDataPrivacyLitigation.com. Filing is free — never pay anyone to do it for you.
Expert Context: I’ve been helping people navigate debt and consumer settlements since I launched GetOutOfDebt.org in 2008, and this one stopped me for a different reason than most. It isn’t about money you lost. It’s about the most private information a person can put into a phone — menstrual cycles, pregnancies — quietly flowing to the biggest advertising companies on earth. The settlement window is open right now, most of the people who qualify have no idea, and the claim takes a few minutes.
What You Need to Know
Flo is one of the most popular period and ovulation tracking apps in the world. A class action lawsuit — Frasco v. Flo Health, Inc. (N.D. Cal., No. 3:21-cv-00757) — alleged that between 2016 and 2019, the app shared users’ sensitive health information with third-party analytics and marketing companies without proper notice or consent.
This wasn’t a stray accusation. The Federal Trade Commission alleged in a January 2021 complaint that despite promising to keep health data private, Flo shared sensitive data from millions of users with marketing and analytics firms — including Facebook’s and Google’s analytics divisions and Flurry. Flo settled with the FTC in a June 2021 order requiring it to get affirmative consent before sharing health data, notify affected users, and instruct third parties to destroy what they’d received. Settlements resolve allegations — the companies did not admit wrongdoing.
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Now the class action money is on the table:
- $48 million from Google
- $8 million from Flo Health
- $3.5 million from Flurry
And here’s the part almost nobody is reporting: Meta (Facebook) is not part of this settlement — because it didn’t settle. It went to trial, and on August 1, 2025, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. What class members will receive from Meta is being handled separately — the settlement administrator says eligible people will be contacted. So filing this claim now does not close the book; there may be more to come.
Do You Qualify?
You’re in the nationwide class if both of these are true:
- You used the Flo app in the United States between November 1, 2016 and February 28, 2019, and
- You entered menstruation and/or pregnancy information into the app during that time.
There’s an additional California subclass for people who lived in California during that period — the claim form handles that automatically. Don’t remember your exact dates? Search your email for your Flo signup confirmation, or check your App Store or Google Play download history.
How to File — and the One Thing to Watch For
File at the official settlement website: PeriodTrackerDataPrivacyLitigation.com. Electronic claims must be in by 11:59 p.m. Pacific on October 15, 2026; mailed forms must be postmarked by the same date. The administrator is A.B. Data (866-778-9626) if you need help.
Now the warning I give with every settlement that makes headlines: the moment a big number hits the news, look-alike sites and “claim assistance” services bloom like weeds. Nobody legitimate will charge you to file this claim, call you demanding personal information to “process” it, or rush you. The official site, the deadline, and five minutes of your time — that’s the entire process.
Things to Consider
- The money isn’t instant. The final approval hearing is October 29, 2026. Payments come after final approval and after any appeals — file now, then be patient.
- Your payment amount depends on how many people file. A $59.5 million fund divided among a slice of a user base this large means individual checks could be modest. File anyway — unclaimed funds don’t come back to you.
- File honestly. The claim form asks you to affirm you used the app in the window. Settlement administrators audit claims, and false claims can void real ones.
- This is bigger than Flo. If a free app tracks your body, your money, or your location, you are not the customer — you are the inventory. The FTC’s Flo case established the pattern; this settlement puts a dollar figure on it.
What to Think About Doing
- Check your history. Confirm you used Flo between November 2016 and February 2019 (email receipts, app store history).
- File before October 15, 2026 at the official site — free, a few minutes.
- Watch for the separate Meta notice. The jury verdict against Meta is being handled on its own track; the administrator says eligible class members will be contacted.
- Audit the health and finance apps on your phone. Open each one’s privacy policy and read the “third-party sharing” section. If you don’t like what you find, the delete button is free. Settlements like this one — and the Google Play children’s privacy settlement, and the Lemonade data breach settlement — keep proving the same point: your data has a price, and you should at least know who’s collecting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for the Flo app settlement?
You’re eligible if you used the Flo app in the United States between November 1, 2016 and February 28, 2019 and entered menstruation or pregnancy information into it during that window. There’s an additional subclass for California residents.
What’s the deadline to file a Flo settlement claim?
October 15, 2026 — 11:59 p.m. Pacific for electronic claims, or postmarked by that date for mail. File at the official site, PeriodTrackerDataPrivacyLitigation.com.
How much money will I get from the Flo settlement?
It depends on how many valid claims come in. The fund is $59.5 million (Google $48M, Flo Health $8M, Flurry $3.5M), minus court-approved fees and costs, divided among claimants. Payments come after the October 29, 2026 final approval hearing and any appeals.
Is Facebook part of the Flo settlement?
No — Meta didn’t settle. It went to trial, and a jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs on August 1, 2025. Whatever class members receive from Meta will be handled separately, and the settlement administrator says eligible people will be contacted.
Do I need proof I used the Flo app to file?
The claim form asks you to affirm your eligibility; the official site doesn’t list a document requirement for the basic claim. Answer honestly — administrators audit claims — and keep any records (signup emails, app store history) in case you’re asked.
This is what I’m seeing after more than 30 years of helping people protect their money. Take it as one informed perspective — only you know your situation. Use my advice as input for your decision, never a directive. Nobody gets to tell you what to do with your money or your data — not me, not anyone.
If someone you know used Flo in those years — a partner, a sister, a friend — send them this page. Most of the people owed a piece of this $59.5 million will never hear about it, and the deadline doesn’t wait.
Also open now: the Delta Dental portal tracking settlement ($12.67 million) — file by August 20, 2026.
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