Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement
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.
Pro rata distributions from an $8,250,000 Settlement Fund; no fixed per-claimant amount specified.
The $8.25 million settlement fund will be split proportionally among everyone who files a valid claim. No fixed per-person amount has been announced, so your share depends on how many people file.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: www.coppaprivacyclassaction.com
Who may qualify
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
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.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- September 14, 2026
- Exclusion deadline
- August 4, 2026
- Objection deadline
- August 4, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a valid claim form at coppaprivacyclassaction.com by September 14, 2026. The site doesn't list specific proof requirements beyond completing the form.
How to file this claim
- Check eligibility: you (or your child) must have been under 13 years old and lived in the US while using or downloading an app from Google Play after April 1, 2015.
- Go to coppaprivacyclassaction.com and fill out the secure online claim form.
- Submit your claim no later than Monday, September 14, 2026.
- Watch your inbox for updates from Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, who is running the claims process.
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?
File directly with Kroll Settlement Administration LLC via the official claim form before September 14, 2026.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before September 14, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- 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
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Claim deadline
September 14, 2026
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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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Estimated payout
Pro rata distributions from an $8,250,000 Settlement Fund; no fixed per-claimant amount specified.
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Administrator
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
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Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
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Objection deadline
August 4, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
August 4, 2026
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Class period start
April 1, 2015
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Court case number
5:23-cv-03101
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Case name
A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al.
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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 June 17, 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.
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?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. 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: Unknown. 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?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration LLC. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
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
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC).
Disclaimer
This service 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. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.