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$8.25M Google Play children’s privacy class action settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 24, 2026 · ✓ verified against the official COPPAPrivacyClassAction.com notice, TopClassActions, and ClassAction.org reporting
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Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- You are a U.S. resident who, or whose child, was younger than 13 years old when they downloaded or used an app from the Google Play Store at any time since April 1, 2015.
- The claim can be filed by the class member or by their parent or legal guardian, who must e-sign the form.
- No purchase was necessary — the class is based on app use, not payment.
How Much Can You Get?
Estimated payments of roughly $40 to $200 per valid claim. This is a fixed $8.25 million fund, so each claimant receives a pro-rata (proportional) share of the net fund after fees and costs — the exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
How to File Your Claim
The administrator has not published a claim form for this settlement. The steps below are what filing will involve once one exists.
- Confirm eligibility — a child in your household used a Google Play app before turning 13, any time since April 1, 2015.
- No proof of purchase or documentation is required. You do not need a mailed notice or Claimant ID to file; the claim is self-attested and e-signed by the class member or their parent/guardian.
- File by September 14, 2026 at the official site, COPPAPrivacyClassAction.com (administrator: Kroll).
- Filing is free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $8.25M Google Play children’s privacy class action settlement?
The current deadline to file a claim is Sep 14, 2026. Claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, so allow about a week for delivery if you are not filing online.
How much can I receive from the $8.25M Google Play children’s privacy class action settlement?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $200. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Do I need proof of purchase for the $8.25M Google Play children’s privacy class action settlement?
No proof of purchase is required — you can typically file based on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging. Note: some settlements still require a Claimant ID or PIN from a mailed notice; if this one does, it will be shown on the official claim form.
How do I file a claim for the $8.25M Google Play children’s privacy class action settlement?
File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.
Is this the $825 million settlement?
No. The total settlement fund is $8.25 million (about eight and a quarter million dollars), not $825 million. It resolves COPPA children's privacy claims against Google and AdMob.
Do I need proof or a Claimant ID from a mailed notice?
No. No proof of purchase or documentation is required, and you do not need a Claimant ID from a mailed notice. The claim is self-attested and must be e-signed by the class member or their parent or guardian.
Who can file if my child is now older than 13?
Eligibility is based on the child being under 13 when they used a Google Play app since April 1, 2015. A parent or legal guardian can file on the child's behalf, or the now-older user can file, as long as the age-at-use condition is met.
What is the deadline?
Valid claims must be submitted by September 14, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026, and payments follow final approval.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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