Google Play Store Children's Privacy Settlement
Google Play Store Children's Privacy Settlement
Accepting Submissions
The lawsuit alleges that Google and app developers collected, used, and shared personal information from children under 13 who downloaded or used apps from the Google Play Store. The claims are brought under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, known as COPPA. Google denied any wrongdoing and agreed to an $8.25 million settlement fund.
Payments are pro rata, meaning the money left after costs, attorney fees, and taxes is divided among everyone who files a valid claim. Individual amounts depend on how many people file. Claims are due September 14, 2026, and the court will hold a final approval hearing on September 24, 2026. The window to opt out or object closed on August 4, 2026.
Eligibility
You may qualify if you live in the United States and were under 13 years old when you downloaded or used an app from the Google Play Store between April 1, 2015 and the present. A parent or legal guardian must file the claim for anyone who was under 18 as of May 29, 2026. You need to file a claim form by September 14, 2026.
You live in the United States
You were under 13 when you downloaded or used a Google Play app
That use happened on or after April 1, 2015
A parent or guardian files for you if you were under 18 on May 29, 2026
You file a claim form by September 14, 2026
A claim form is required and payment is not automatic. Payments are pro rata, so the amount per person depends on how many valid claims come in. The court has not granted final approval, and the hearing is set for September 24, 2026.
FAQ
Our mission is to help people get the compensation they deserve. We are providing this information and a direct link to the official site to ensure you don't miss out on money you may be owed. However, this will mean that claims submitted for this settlement will not be reviewed, monitored, or have additional support from ClaimsHero.
No. For this claim, we are directing you to the official claims administrator website. There are no fees from ClaimsHero. This is different from our full-service representation campaigns, where we work on a contingency basis, review and monitor the status of your claim, and only get paid if your claim is successful.
Our goal is to raise awareness and guide you to the official claims website. We do not review your claim, handle your documents, monitor the status of your claim, contact you if there are any needed revisions or updates, or represent you in this specific matter. Our goal is to ensure you are provided a path to make your claim.
You must file your claim directly on the official settlement website, which is managed by the court-appointed claims administrator. The only place to submit your claim is through the link provided above.
All questions about your claim must be directed to the claims administrator. Because we simply provide a path to the claims administrator’s website to submit, our support team does not have access to your submission details. You can find their contact information on the official website through the link provided above.
File Your Claim by September 14, 2026
Claims are due September 14, 2026 on the official settlement site. The window to opt out or object closed on August 4, 2026.
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