Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement
Google is paying $8.25 million to settle claims that it collected personal data from kids under 13 who used Google Play apps, without proper consent. If your child used a Google Play app before turning 13 anytime since April 1, 2015, you need to file a claim by September 14, 2026 to get a share of that fund.
$8,250,000 settlement fund; pro rata payments to class members with valid claims
Google is putting $8.25 million into a settlement fund. After legal fees, administrative costs, and taxes are taken out, whatever remains gets split proportionally among everyone who files a valid claim. The exact amount per person depends on how many valid claims are submitted.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: forms.ksacms.com
Who may qualify
You're covered if you live in the United States and were under 13 years old at any point between April 1, 2015 and now while downloading or using an app from Google Play — and Google allegedly collected, used, or disclosed your personal information during that time. Parents filing on behalf of a child who meets these criteria would also apply.
Official eligibility wording
You qualify if you live in the United States and were younger than 13 years old when, at any time from April 1, 2015 to the present, you downloaded or used an app from Google Play and Google allegedly collected, used, or disclosed your 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
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a claim form online at the settlement website by September 14, 2026. Proof requirements are not yet specified on the claim form, so check the form itself for any supporting information requested.
How to file this claim
- Check that the child lives in the US and was under 13 at some point between April 1, 2015 and now when they downloaded or used a Google Play app — and that Google allegedly collected, used, or shared their personal information.
- File the claim online at https://forms.ksacms.com/efiling/fr/eform/COPPAPrivacyClassAction_claimform/new?form-version=1&fr-wizard-page=section-1 before September 14, 2026. If you prefer paper, mail the completed form postmarked no later than September 14, 2026.
- If you'd rather keep the right to sue Google separately, mail a written opt-out request postmarked by August 4, 2026 — that deadline is six weeks earlier than the claim deadline.
- If you want to object to the settlement terms, file your objection postmarked by August 4, 2026. You can still file a claim even if you object.
Watch out for
- A parent or guardian will need to file on the child's behalf — children can't submit claims on their own.
- The $8,250,000 fund gets split among everyone who files a valid claim. The more people who file, the smaller each individual payment — there's no fixed per-person amount.
- The opt-out and objection deadline is August 4, 2026 — a full six weeks before the claim deadline. Miss that date and you're locked into the settlement.
- The court's final approval hearing is September 24, 2026. Payments won't go out until after that hearing, and any appeals are resolved.
- Attorney fees, administration costs, and taxes all come out of the $8,250,000 before payments reach class members.
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 the official administrator 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.
- 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 16, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
September 14, 2026
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Eligibility summary
You qualify if you live in the United States and were younger than 13 years old when, at any time from April 1, 2015 to the present, you downloaded or used an app from Google Play and Google allegedly collected, used, or disclosed your personal information.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
$8,250,000 settlement fund; pro rata payments to class members with valid claims
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Official claim URL
forms.ksacms.com
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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. 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 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You qualify if you live in the United States and were younger than 13 years old when, at any time from April 1, 2015 to the present, you downloaded or used an app from Google Play and Google allegedly collected, used, or disclosed your 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. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Does my child need to have an account to qualify?
The settlement covers anyone under 13 who downloaded or used a Google Play app from April 1, 2015 to the present. The key facts are age at the time and using a Google Play app — not whether there's a formal account on file.
How much money will I actually receive?
There's no set per-person amount announced yet. The fund is $8.25 million, and after fees and costs come out, it gets divided proportionally among everyone with a valid claim. The more claims filed, the smaller each share.
What's the deadline to file?
Your claim form must be submitted online or postmarked by September 14, 2026. The deadline to opt out or object is earlier — August 4, 2026.
What happens if I don't file a claim?
You won't receive any payment. You'd also still be bound by the settlement and give up the right to sue Google over these same privacy claims in the future.
Is this settlement final?
Not yet. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026. Payments will only go out after the court approves the deal and any appeals are resolved.
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.
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 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.