Google Play Children's Privacy Settlement — $8.25M, No Proof Required

vs. Google

Payout Range

$40 – $200

Deadline

9/14/2026

Time Left

82 days

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About this settlement

Google agreed to pay $8.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent through Google Play applications and used that information to target them with behavioral advertising, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and state privacy laws.

Who is eligible

No specific eligibility requirements listed. Review the official settlement terms for complete criteria.

Who is in the settlement class

U.S. kids under 13 who used a Google Play app from April 1, 2015 to the present.

How to claim

This settlement has the following claim path.

Pro rata cash payment

Up to $200 (pro rata)

Payments will be distributed pro rata to valid claimants.

✓ No documentation required — self-attestation only

How to file

This settlement accepts online and mail claim submissions. Pick whichever is easier.

File online

https://www.coppaprivacyclassaction.com/

Official settlement information

https://openclassactions.com/settlements/google-play-childrens-privacy-class-action-settlement.php

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