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Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement
Court case: A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al.
If your child was under 13 and used any Google Play app from April 1, 2015 to the present, they're likely covered by this $8.25 million settlement over alleged children's privacy violations. You need to file a claim by September 14, 2026 to get a share. Nothing happens automatically.
US residents who were under 13 years old and downloaded or used an app from Google Play during the class period when defendants allegedly collected personal information. Payout: Pro rata distributions from an $8,250,000 Settlement Fund; no fixed per-claimant amount specified. Claim deadline: September 14, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 6, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Your child qualifies if they were under 13 years old, lived in the US, and downloaded or used any app from Google Play at any point from April 1, 2015 to the present, during which time Google allegedly collected their personal information without proper consent.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
US residents who were under 13 years old and downloaded or used an app from Google Play during the class period when defendants allegedly collected personal information.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- Claim deadline is Monday, September 14, 2026 — late submissions won't be paid.
- If you want to opt out or object to the settlement, that deadline is earlier: Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
- There's no fixed dollar amount per claim — payouts are proportional based on how many valid claims are submitted.
- The final approval hearing is September 24, 2026, so payments won't arrive until after that date at the earliest.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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2If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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3Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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How we verified this record
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the court's preliminary approval order · Jun 19, 2026
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Claim deadline
September 14, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
US residents who were under 13 years old and downloaded or used an app from Google Play during the class period when defendants allegedly collected personal information.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payment pending
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the court's preliminary approval order
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Estimated payout
Pro rata distributions from an $8,250,000 Settlement Fund; no fixed per-claimant amount specified.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
August 4, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
August 4, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
April 1, 2015
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
5:23-cv-03101
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: "A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al."
Common questions
Is the Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC under case 5:23-cv-03101 in United States District Court for the Northern District of California. File only through the official settlement website (www.coppaprivacyclassaction.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 6, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
US residents who were under 13 years old and downloaded or used an app from Google Play during the class period when defendants allegedly collected personal information.
How much can I get from the Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action settlement?
Pro rata distributions from an $8,250,000 Settlement Fund; no fixed per-claimant amount specified. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 14, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement claim form?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form. Check the official settlement site for current instructions. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Who actually files the claim, the parent or the child?
The parent or legal guardian should file on behalf of the child, since kids under 13 can't enter legal agreements on their own.
How much money will we actually get?
There's no set amount per person. The $8.25 million fund gets divided proportionally among valid claimants after fees and costs are deducted, so the payout depends on how many people file.
What if my child used multiple Google Play apps — does that help?
The settlement notice doesn't specify whether using more apps increases your share. File your claim and let the administrator calculate it.
What's the deadline to file?
Claims must be submitted by Monday, September 14, 2026. If you want to opt out or object instead, that deadline is earlier: Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Is this related to a specific app or all of Google Play?
It covers any app downloaded or used from Google Play during the class period, not a single specific app.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Payment status updated from an official source.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
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