Summary
- Collect only what serves a named feature, keep sensitive inference local where possible and separate consent by purpose.
- Users need export, correction and verified deletion across backups, analytics and partners.
Femtech can improve self-knowledge and access to care, but its data often outlives the moment in which it was entered. A date, symptom or location may gain new meaning when combined with advertising, insurance or employment records. Providers should document every recipient, minimise retention, protect account recovery and make optional analytics truly optional. The next useful evidence is a deletion drill that follows one user record through primary storage, derived profiles, processors and backups. Empowerment requires control after collection, not just an attractive way to submit data.
