Google Play Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement

What is the Google privacy settlement about?

The lawsuit, A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al., alleged that Google and AdMob collected, used, and disclosed personal information from children under 13 who downloaded or used apps from the Google Play store — without verifiable parental consent as required by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Plaintiffs argued that advertising SDKs embedded in third-party Play Store apps harvested children's data for targeted advertising without the legally required parental permission.

Google and AdMob denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $8.25 million to settle. The settlement class covers individuals who were under 13 at any time between April 1, 2015, and the settlement date when they used a Google Play app, and from whom Google or AdMob collected personal information. Adults who were affected as children may file on their own behalf; parents or legal guardians may file on behalf of qualifying current minors.

Who qualifies to file a claim?

• You were under 13 years old when you downloaded or used an app from the Google Play store at any time between April 1, 2015, and the settlement date.
• Google LLC or AdMob collected your personal information in connection with that app use.
• You are a U.S. resident.
• Adults who were under 13 at any point during the class period may file on their own behalf; parents or legal guardians may file on behalf of qualifying current minors.

How to file a claim

1. 1Visit the official settlement website at coppaprivacyclassaction.com to review eligibility and access the claim form.
2. 2Complete the online claim form at the Kroll Settlement Administration portal — no proof of download or purchase is required.
3. 3Provide your contact information and attest to your eligibility (or your child's eligibility if filing as a parent or guardian).
4. 4Submit your claim by the September 14, 2026 deadline. Late claims will not be accepted.
5. 5Watch for email updates on the final court approval (pending) and the payment distribution timeline.

Is the Google settlement legit?

Yes. The Google privacy settlement is a court-supervised class action overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (5:23-cv-03101) and administered by an official settlement administrator. You file your claim directly with the administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut. The fastest way to avoid missing this and other settlements you qualify for is to let Payout match and file for you in minutes.