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Google Play Children's Privacy Settlement
Google agreed to pay $8.25M to resolve claims it collected personal information from children under 13 on Google Play without parental consent, with no documentation required to claim $40-$200.
$40-$200 per claimant, depending on the number of valid claims submitted. Total fund: $8,250,000 (after deductions for attorney fees up to 30%, administrative costs, and service awards).
Who may qualify
You qualify if you lived in the U.S. and were under 13 years old at any time from April 1, 2015 to now when you downloaded or used apps from Google Play's Designed for Families program. Personal information must have been collected by Google during your use.
U.S. residents who were under 13 years old at any time from April 1, 2015 through the present when they downloaded or used an app from Google Play's Designed for Families program and had their personal information collected by Google.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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 Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a valid claim form by September 14, 2026 attesting under oath that you were under 13 when you used Google Play apps between April 1, 2015 and present. No purchase receipts, screenshots, or other documentation needed—only truthful attestation.
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 Optional.
- 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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Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
U.S. residents who were under 13 years old at any time from April 1, 2015 through the present when they downloaded or used an app from Google Play's Designed for Families program and had their personal information collected by Google.
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: Optional. 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 Children's Privacy 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 Children's Privacy 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.
Do I need to prove I used Google Play apps or provide screenshots?
No. You only need to complete a claim form and attest under oath that you used Google Play apps while under 13 between April 1, 2015 and the present. No purchase receipts, device records, or other documentation is required.
How much money will I get?
The amount depends on how many valid claims are submitted. Estimates range from $40 to $200 per person. The $8.25 million total will be divided proportionally among all approved claimants after deducting attorney fees, administrative costs, and service awards.
I'm an adult now—can I still claim if I used Google Play as a child?
Yes. The settlement covers anyone who was under 13 when they used Google Play between April 1, 2015 and now, regardless of your current age. If you're now 18 or older, you file your own claim. If you're still a minor, your parent or guardian must file.
What's the deadline to file my claim?
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by Monday, September 14, 2026. You can file at COPPAPrivacyClassAction.com or mail a paper form to Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5391, New York, NY 10150-5391.
What if I don't claim—will I automatically get paid?
No. The settlement is not automatic. You must submit a valid claim form to receive any payment. If you do nothing, you forfeit your right to payment and give up your right to sue Google separately over these claims.
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 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.