Google Play $8.25M Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement

Individuals who downloaded or used an app from Google Play while under the age of 13 at any time between April 1, 2015, and the present, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Google LLC and AdMob Google Inc. have agreed to pay $8.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the companies unlawfully collected, used, and disclosed personal information from children under 13 who used Google Play apps, in violation of privacy rights.

Who can file a claim for a Google Play privacy settlement payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States and were younger than 13 years old any time between April 1, 2015 and the present.
• While under the age of 13 they downloaded or used an app from Google Play any time between April 1, 2015 and the present
• Their personal information was allegedly collected, used or disclosed by Google or AdMob

How much are settlement payments?

Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. Final payment amount will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Class members can register online to receive a class member ID. If the class member is under the age of 18 as of May 2026, a parent or legal guardian must submit and sign the claim on their behalf.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: A.B., et al., v. Google LLC, et al., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5391, New York, NY 10150-5391

The claim deadline is Sept. 14, 2026.

Required claim information

• Class member ID required to submit a claim online.
• Date of birth of class members required on claim form.

Payout options

• Electronic payment, available only for online claims
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The $8,250,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: At least $750,000
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $2,475,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
• Service awards to class representatives' guardians: Up to $500 each for three guardians, $1,500 total
• Payments to claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 4, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 14, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 24, 2026

When is the Google Play children's privacy settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to approved claimants after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged that Google LLC and AdMob Google Inc. collected, used, and disclosed personal information from children under 13 through Google Play apps without parental consent, violating their privacy rights. The plaintiffs claimed this information was used for targeted advertising.

The defendants denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the risk and expense of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
2. Official settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement Agreement