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Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement
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Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- The person downloaded or used an app from the Google Play store while younger than age 13, at any time between April 1, 2015 and now.
- You are (or are filing on behalf of) that individual as a parent or legal guardian.
- If the class member is still a minor (under 18), the claim must be submitted and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement creates an $8.25 million fund. After court-approved attorneys' fees (up to 30%) and administrative costs, the remainder is divided among everyone who files a valid claim, so payments are pro-rata. Current estimates put individual payments in the $40 to $200 range — the exact amount depends on how many families file. More claims means smaller checks; fewer claims means larger ones.
How to File Your Claim
Filing your claim is quick and easy:
- Confirm eligibility — a child used a Google Play app while under 13 on or after April 1, 2015.
- File by September 14, 2026 — the claim deadline, free, at the official site (COPPAPrivacyClassAction.com) in about five minutes. Class Action Buddy can auto-fill the official form for you.
- No documentation required. If the class member is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign and submit the claim.
- Choose your payment method and keep your confirmation. Payments are expected after final approval, likely in late 2026 or 2027.
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What is the deadline to file a claim for the Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement?
The current deadline to file a claim is Sep 14, 2026. Note: claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, and Class Action Buddy ships claim forms with a 7-day mailing buffer to ensure on-time delivery.
How much can I receive from the Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M 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 Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M 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 Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement?
You have two options: (1) Use the free Class Action Buddy mobile app — set up your profile once and the app fills in the official PDF claim form and captures your signature, then your signed claim is printed and posted to the administrator. (2) File directly with the settlement administrator using the official claim form linked on this page.
Who qualifies for the Google Play children's privacy settlement?
Anyone who downloaded or used an app from the Google Play store while younger than 13 at any time between April 1, 2015 and now. A parent or legal guardian files for a class member who is still a minor.
How much is the Google Play children's privacy settlement worth?
The fund is $8.25 million. After fees and costs, it is split among valid claimants; current estimates are roughly $40 to $200 per filer, depending on how many claims are submitted.
Do I need proof to file?
No documentation is required. You just confirm the child used a Google Play app while under 13. If the class member is under 18, a parent or guardian must submit the claim.
What is the deadline and when will payments arrive?
The claim deadline is September 14, 2026. If the court grants final approval with no appeals, payments would likely be distributed in late 2026 or 2027.
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