Ideal Image $3.5M Website Tracking Class Action Settlement

Consumers who used the Ideal Image website, idealimage.com, to schedule a consultation for services between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 26, 2026, may be eligible to submit a claim for up to $17 from a class action settlement.

Ideal Image Development Corp. agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it shared users’ personally identifiable information with Facebook through tracking technologies without consent and in violation of state and federal privacy laws.

Who can file a claim for a privacy violation payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States.
• They used www.idealimage.com to schedule a consultation for services between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 26, 2026.
• Ideal Image shared their personally identifiable information with a third party without their consent.

How much is the settlement payment?

Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment of up to $17. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of valid claims.

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.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Gayle Minano v. Ideal Image Development Corp., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

The claim deadline is April 27, 2026.

Required proof and claim information

• To submit a claim, class members must provide proof of a Facebook account with a name that matches the name on claim form. This may include a screenshot of the Facebook profile.
• To submit an online claim, class members must provide the class member ID from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

• Electronic payment (online claims only)
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$3.5 million settlement fund breakdown

The $3,500,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $1,166,666.67
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $15,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $3,000
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: April 27, 2026
• Opt-out deadline: April 27, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 17, 2026

When is the Ideal Image settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval to the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Ideal Image Development Corp. shared users’ personally identifiable information with Facebook through tracking technologies on its website without user consent. The plaintiff claimed this violated the Florida Security of Communications Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty involved with continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website
3. Claim form