Google Play Children's Privacy (COPPA) Settlement
File your claim on the official site → Takes you to Kroll Settlement Administration LLC — filing is free.
What happened
A class action alleged Google and AdMob unlawfully collected, used, and disclosed personal information of children under 13 who used Google Play apps from April 1, 2015 onward. Defendants deny wrongdoing but agreed to pay $8.25 million.
Who qualifies
US residents who were under 13 when they downloaded or used a Google Play app any time since April 1, 2015 and whose personal information was allegedly collected. A parent or guardian typically files for the child; one claim per eligible child.
How much you could get
Pro rata (proportional) cash payment from the net $8.25M fund; final amount depends on the number of valid claims
Rule of thumb: individual payouts shrink as more people file. Funds first pay attorneys' fees and costs (typically 25–35%), then split the rest among valid claims.
Key dates
| Proof required | none |
|---|---|
| Claim deadline | 2026-09-14 |
| Opt-out / exclusion deadline | 2026-08-04 |
| Final approval hearing | 2026-09-24 |
| Court | N.D. Cal. — 5:23-cv-03101 |
| Claims administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration LLC |
Worth knowing
Settlement has only preliminary approval (May 1, 2026); payments issue after the September 24, 2026 final approval hearing and any appeals.
Is this legit?
Yes — here is the paper trail we verified on 2026-07-10:
- https://www.coppaprivacyclassaction.com/ — official settlement site (full notice text fetched 2026-07-10)
Scam check: the only place to file is the official administrator link above. Ignore texts or ads offering to "file for you" for a fee.